bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wasserkreislaufwirtschaft in der Solarzellenproduktion
Authors: Geißen Sven-Uwe , Reich Jascha , Brailovsky Peter , Nold Sebastian
Published: September 2024

Die Solarzellenfertigung erfolgt mit Frischwasser und ist sehr wasserintensiv. Steigende Produktionsraten und knapper werdende Ressourcen lassen die Frage nach den Möglichkeiten einer Wasserwiederverwendung und der Nutzung von Abfallströmen aufkommen.
Effektive Wasserbehandlung in der Halbleiterindustrie
Authors: Raths Karin
Published: September 2024

In Dresden (Sachsen) ist in den letzten 30 Jahren der wichtigste Halbleiterstandort Europas entstanden. Aktuell wird eine neue Halbleiterfabrik errichtet und die Produktion ausgebaut. Die Wasserversorgung und -wiederaufbereitung spielt eine zentrale Rolle.
Industriesammler Nord sichert Produktionsstandort
Authors: Manzke Uwe
Published: September 2024

Der Ausbau der Halbleiterindustrie im Dresdner Norden schreitet weiter voran. Damit wird sich die Abwassermenge dieses wasserintensiven Industriezweigs künftig verdoppeln. Die Stadtentwässerung Dresden errichtet hierfür den neuen Industriesammler Nord.
Regenwasser im Unternehmen – darauf sollten Sie achten!
Authors: König Klaus W.
Published: September 2024

Eine Kommune fordert für ihr Gewerbegebiet laut Satzung eine dezentrale Regenwasserbewirtschaftung. Wie sie mit Vorschriften und Eigeninitiative umsetzbar ist, zeigt ein Beispiel. Sicherheitsaspekte und technische Regeln der Regenwassernutzung haben Priorität.
Alliance for Water Stewardship zertifiziert erstes Unternehmen in Deutschland
Authors: Mix Andreas
Published: September 2024

BAT Germany wurde mit seinem Standort in Bayreuth kürzlich als erstes Unternehmen in Deutschland von der Alliance for Water Stewardship zertifiziert. Welche Bedeutung hat eine derartige Zertifizierung und welche Kriterien stehen dabei im Vordergrund?
Wasserwiederverwendung zur Kühlung im dänischen Kalundborg
Authors: Miehe Ulf , Kleyböcker Anne , Jährig Jeannette , Kraus Fabian , Rodenkam-Melchiorsen Line , Milter Hasse , Thisgaard Preben , Vredenbregt Leo
Published: September 2024

In ULTIMATE forschen Industrie und Wasserwirtschaft nach Lösungen zur Kreislaufwirtschaft und Wasserwiederverwendung. In einer aktuellen Fallstudie wurden die technische Machbarkeit und der CO2-Fußabdruck für eine Wasserwiederverwendung zur Kühlung untersucht.
33. Magdeburger Abwassertage
Authors: Neumann Petra
Published: September 2024

Am 5. und 6. September hatte die DWA-Landesgruppe Nord-Ost wieder zu diesem traditionellen Erfahrungsaustausch eingeladen. Das Themenspektrum reichte von der EU-Kommunalabwasserrichtlinie über die Cybersicherheit bis hin zur energieautarken Kläranlage.
Nichts wie raus nach Potsdam – InfraSPREE-Fachkongress 2024
Authors: Andritschke Nico , Pritsch Dirk
Published: September 2024

Am 15. und 16. Oktober 2024 findet die InfraSPREE, das Branchentreffen für die Wasserwirtschaft und technische Infrastruktur, in Potsdam statt. Zusätzliche Partner stärken das beliebte Veranstaltungsformat. Das Programm ist angerichtet, Sie werden erwartet!
Ein nachhaltiges Modell für die Bauindustrie mit Kostenvorteilen
Authors: Caspers Alexander
Published: September 2024

Der Bausektor ist für mehr als die Hälfte des gesamten Abfallstroms verantwortlich. Nachhaltiges Bauen setzt deshalb auch den Einsatz nachhaltiger und recyclingfähiger Materialien voraus. Dem Klimawandel und Ressourcenmangel wird so entgegengewirkt.
Ströme der Erde – Teil 24: Euphrat und Tigris
Authors: Berger Wolfgang
Published: September 2024

Die Serie „Ströme der Erde“, die einst im Mai 2021 am Rhein ihren Ausgang nahm, findet nach gut drei Jahren ihren Abschluss. Den Globus umspannend und die Kontinente durchmessend, wurden nach und nach zwei Dutzend bedeutende Fließgewässer ins Visier genommen.
Comprehensive Up-to-Date Impact of the IoMT in Healthcare and Patients
Authors: Mouanda Guy
Published: September 2024

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is a quickly expanding field that intends to develop the features, effectiveness, and availability of healthcare services by applying numerous technologies to gather and diffuse medical data. IoMT devices incorporate wearable sensors, implantable devices, smart home methods, telemedicine policies, and mobile applications. IoMT applications range from chronic disease administration, remote patient monitoring, emergency response, and clinical decision support to health promotion and wellness. This paper aligns on the advantages, defies, and outlook directions of this developing domain. The paper also examines the ethical, legal, and social implications of IoMT, as well as the possible risks and vulnerabilities of the IoMT environment.
Pengaruh Rasio Likuiditas, Solvabilitas, dan Aktivitas Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Rumah Sakit at Turots Al Islamy
Authors: Muhadi Ahmad , Asakdiyah Salamatun , Sutanto Aftoni
Published: September 2024

Perkembangan rumah sakit At Turots Al Islamy yang tidak terlalu signifikan atau cukup lambat dibanding dengan rumah sakit yang seusia menjadi perhatian dan perlu dikaji permasalahannya. Salah satu yang menjadi fokus untuk dikaji adalah kinerja keuangan rumah sakit At Turots Al Islamy. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari rasio likuiditas, rasio solvabilitas, dan rasio aktivitas terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan. Variabel independen pada penelitian ini adalah Current Ratio (CR), Debt to Assets Ratio (DAR), Total Assest Turn Over (TATO), sedangkan variabel dependennya adalah Return On Assets (ROA). Objek pada penelitian ini adalah pada Rumah Sakit At Turots Al Islamy Yogyakarta. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dan data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yaitu data laporan keuangan per bulan Rumah Sakit At Turots Al Islamy selama 30 bulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rasio likuiditas dan solvabilitas secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap profitabilitas, rasio aktivitas berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap profitabilitas, dan rasio likuiditas, solvabilitas, dan aktivitas secara simultan berpengaruh positif terhadap profitabilitas.
Revolutionizing and Agriculture Farming Through Artificial Intelligence
Authors:   Department of Vegetable Science, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Ag and Technology, Kanpur, U.P., 208002, India, Singh Budhesh Pratap , Krishnamoorthi A. ,   ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources-Pusa campus, IARI New Delhi -110012, India, Kumar Vijay ,   Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Sugarcane Breeding institute, Regional Centre, Karnal-132001, India, Kalaiselvi P. ,   ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Salem, Tamil Nadu-India
Published: September 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into farming practices heralds a profound transformation in agriculture, promising unparalleled efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. By harnessing advanced technologies such as AI-powered precision agriculture, farmers gain unprecedented insights into their crops and land. Real-time data analysis from sensors, drones, and satellite imagery enables precise decision-making regarding irrigation, fertilization, and pest management. This targeted approach not only optimizes yields but also minimizes resource usage and environmental impact. Moreover, AI-driven robotics and automation systems revolutionize labour-intensive tasks, from planting to harvesting, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing dependency on manual labour. Predictive analytics and decision support systems empower farmers to anticipate challenges and make informed choices, ensuring resilience in the face of changing conditions. Despite challenges such as data privacy concerns and technological infrastructure limitations, the potential of AI to revolutionize farming practices and address global food security challenges is undeniable. With continued innovation and responsible deployment, AI promises to usher in a new era of smart, sustainable agriculture.
Arte como catalisadora da mudança social: Diálogo intercultural, empatia e construção de um futuro mais justo
Authors: Da Silva Josué Jorge Gonçalves , Pontes José Tarcísio Lourenço , De Freitas João Helvis Rodrigues , Freire Roosevelt Lindolfo Venâncio
Published: September 2024

This article explores the intrinsic relationship between art, culture, and identity, highlighting the role of art as a catalyst for social change. Art, as a form of human expression, transcends the mere reproduction of reality, acting as a mirror, a mold, and a transformer of culture. Through art, individuals and communities express their worldviews, construct and renegotiate their identities, and challenge norms and values. Representation in art is essential to ensure that the voices and stories of all social groups are heard and valued, combating invisibility and exclusion. Art also promotes social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and empathy, contributing to the construction of a more just and equitable future. However, the valorization of diversity in art faces challenges such as prejudice, discrimination, and lack of access to culture. To overcome these obstacles, it is essential to articulate public policies, educational programs, and collective action aimed at democratizing access to art and valuing cultural diversity.
Exploration of Organizational Culture on Employee Well-Being: A Survey-Based Study on Workplace Culture Dimensions
Authors: Abisola Arinola Dike  , Folake Adesanya  , Hameed Adeniyi Habeeb
Published: September 2024

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact that organizational culture has on employee well-being within a case-study organization. The study employed a quantitative research design and adopted the use of a questionnaire to collect the necessary data from the 20 participants. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis. The findings of the study indicated that the organization operates mainly on a hierarchy culture with the elements of other culture types of notably culture clan and market culture mixed into the overall organizational culture. It was inferred that these culture types exist as a subculture within the overarching culture of the organization. The findings suggest that employee well-being is not a point of critical concern for the organization. This suggests that within the case study organization, employee well-being is perceived as a moral obligation as against a strategic factor that can yield considerable benefits to the organization. The findings also indicated that organizational culture exerts a degree of influence on employee well-being. Organizational culture has an impact on employee well-being, therefore improving employee well-being can ensure optimal productivity and performance of employees.
Intra-Regional and Global Competitive Dynamics of African Sugar Industries
Authors: MABETA Joshua , SMUTKA Lubos
Published: September 2024

Recent dynamics in the sugar industry, including price fluctuations in the global market, reforms in the European sugar sector, and changes in intra-regional trade patterns, underscore the need to understand changes in the competitiveness of African sugar exports. This paper, therefore, uses the Normalized Revealed Comparative Advantage (NRCA) index and the Harris-Tzavalis panel-data unit-root test to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics in both inter and intra-regional competitiveness of sugar exports across 34 African countries using panel data that spans from 2001-2021. The NRCA indices reveal notable shifts and patterns in the competitive landscape of African sugar exporters. As of 2021, half of the countries under scrutiny demonstrated a competitive edge in sugar exports, representing a slight uptick from the fourteen (14) observed in 2021. Nonetheless, only eight (8) African countries, predominantly from southern Africa, have sustained their competitiveness both globally and intra-regionally over the entire analysis period. The majority of African sugar exports have struggled to maintain competitiveness on the global market, with some alternating between periods of comparative advantage and comparative disadvantage. However, three North African countries, particularly Algeria, Egypt and Morrocco gained comparative advantage during this timeframe. The sustained competitiveness of Southern African countries and the gain in competitiveness of some North African countries highlights the importance and growing influence of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in shaping the developmental trajectory of African sugar industries.
Psychoeducational program based on emotion management to improve presentation skills in university students
Authors: Quiroz-Barrantes Miguel Gabriel , Estrada-Araoz Edwin Gustavo , Malaga-Yllpa Yasser , Huamaní-Pérez María Isabel
Published: September 2024

Background: This experimental study aimed to evaluate whether implementing a psychoeducational program based on emotion management effectively improves presentation skills in university students. Methods: The research adopted a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of 55 students of both sexes selected through non-probabilistic sampling, who participated in 14 sessions of a psychoeducational program focused on managing emotions such as joy, nervousness, surprise, anger, calmness, and disappointment. A questionnaire with appropriate content validity and reliability levels was administered to assess the program's effectiveness. Results: The experimental and control groups showed similarities in the pretest results. However, in the post-test, the experimental group achieved significantly higher levels of emotion management. Conclusions: The psychoeducational program based on emotion management effectively improves presentation skills in university students. Therefore, it is suggested that the program be replicated and teachers be trained in emotional management techniques, creating a more understanding and empathetic educational environment where students feel supported in managing their emotions effectively.
Unraveling the discrepancies between Eulerian and Lagrangian moisture tracking models in monsoon- and westerly-dominated basins of the Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Li Ying , Wang Chenghao , Tang Qiuhong , Yao Shibo , Sun Bo , Peng Hui , Xiao Shangbin
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Eulerian and Lagrangian numerical moisture tracking models, which are primarily used to quantify moisture contributions from global sources to specific regions, play a crucial role in hydrology and (paleo)climatology studies on the Tibetan Plateau (TP). Despite their widespread applications in the TP region, potential discrepancies in their moisture tracking results and their underlying causes remain unexplored. In this study, we compare the most widely used Eulerian and Lagrangian moisture tracking models over the TP, i.e., WAM2layers (the Water Accounting Model – 2 layers) and FLEXPART-WaterSip (the FLEXible PARTicle dispersion model coupled with the “WaterSip” moisture source diagnostic method), specifically focusing on a basin governed by the Indian summer monsoon (Yarlung Zangbo River basin, YB) and a westerly-dominated basin (upper Tarim River basin, UTB). Compared to the bias-corrected FLEXPART-WaterSip, WAM2layers generally estimates higher moisture contributions from westerly-dominated and distant sources but lower contributions from local recycling and nearby sources downwind of the westerlies. These differences become smaller with higher spatial and temporal resolutions of forcing data in WAM2layers. A notable advantage of WAM2layers over FLEXPART-WaterSip is its closer alignment of estimated moisture sources with actual evaporation, particularly in source regions with complex land–sea distributions. However, the evaporation biases in FLEXPART-WaterSip can be partly corrected through calibration with actual surface fluxes. For moisture tracking over the TP, we recommend using high-resolution forcing datasets, prioritizing temporal resolution over spatial resolution for WAM2layers, while for FLEXPART-WaterSip, we suggest applying bias corrections to optimize the filtering of precipitation particles and adjust evaporation estimates.
Field assessments on the impact of CO2 concentration fluctuations along with complex-terrain flows on the estimation of the net ecosystem exchange of temperate forests
Authors: Teng Dexiong , Zhu Jiaojun , Gao Tian , Yu Fengyuan , Zhu Yuan , Zhou Xinhua , Yang Bai
Published: September 2024

Abstract. CO2 storage (Fs) is the cumulation or depletion in CO2 amount over a period in an ecosystem. Along with the eddy covariance flux and wind-stream advection of CO2, it is a major term in the net ecosystem CO2 exchange (NEE) equation. The CO2 storage dominates the NEE equation under a stable atmospheric stratification when the equation is used for forest ecosystems over complex terrains. However, estimating Fs remains challenging due to the frequent gusts and random fluctuations in boundary-layer flows that lead to tremendous difficulties in capturing the true trend of CO2 changes for use in storage estimation from eddy covariance along with atmospheric profile techniques. Using measurements from Qingyuan Ker Towers equipped with NEE instrument systems separately covering mixed broad-leaved, oak, and larch forest towers in a mountain watershed, this study investigates gust periods and CO2 fluctuation magnitudes and examines their impact on Fs estimation in relation to the terrain complexity index (TCI). The gusts induce CO2 fluctuations for numerous periods of 1 to 10 min over 2 h. Diurnal, seasonal, and spatial differences (P < 0.01) in the maximum amplitude of CO2 fluctuations (Am) range from 1.6 to 136.7 ppm, and these differences range from 140 to 170 s in a period (Pm) at the same significance level. Am and Pm are significantly correlated to the magnitude of and random error in Fs with diurnal and seasonal differences. These correlations decrease as CO2 averaging time windows become longer. To minimize the uncertainties in Fs, a constant [CO2] averaging time window for the Fs estimates is not ideal. Dynamic averaging time windows and a decision-level fusion model can reduce the potential underestimation of Fs by 29 %–33 % for temperate forests in complex terrain. In our study, the relative contribution of Fs to the 30 min NEE observations ranged from 17 % to 82 % depending on turbulent mixing and the TCI. The study's approach is notable as it incorporates the TCI and utilizes three flux towers for replication, making the findings relevant to similar regions with a single tower.
Ground penetrating radar on Rutor temperate glacier supported by ice-thickness modeling algorithms for bedrock detection
Authors: Vergnano Andrea , Franco Diego , Godio Alberto
Published: September 2024

Abstract. The glaciers situated in temperate mountain chains often contain a great percentage of temperate ice, which is ice at the temperature-pressure melting point. They may also contain cold ice, but in smaller percentages and located in the coldest parts of the glacier. Measuring the glacier ice thickness is often carried out with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), able to scan ice hundreds of meters thick. Unfortunately, the meltwater contained in temperate glaciers challenges the detection of the ice-bedrock interface with the radar technology, due to signal scattering. According to the literature, only from 12 % to 69 % of GPR traces have been able to depict the ice-bedrock interface in Swiss glaciers, the percentage varying according to the glacier and the GPR antenna. Besides, GPR data are acquired on straight lines and do not cover the entire glacier area with a fine resolution. These problems affected previous GPR surveys of the Rutor Glacier (Aosta Valley, Southern Europe Alps), reporting an irrealistic, too low, ice thickness. To obtain a more reliable interpretation of the GPR data, estimations from ice-thickness modeling algorithms are employed to guide the analyst in the interpretation of scattered GPR data. Two new GPR datasets of the Rutor Glacier are analyzed, helicopter-based and ground-based. We tested three open-source modeling algorithms that estimate the ice thickness based on the surface topography: GlabTop2 (Glacier Bed Topography), GlaTE (Glacier Thickness Estimation), and OGGM (Open Global Glacier Model). The ice thickness raster maps produced with these models are sampled to extract ice thickness profiles coincident with the GPR measurements. The ice-bedrock interface of GPR profiles is then manually picked, using the GPR signature (ice-bedrock reflection) where visible, based on the amplitude of the signal. Where the signal is lost, e.g. due to high meltwater content, high ice thickness, or high bedrock slope, the picking is based on the suggestions from the three mathematical models. In the end, a second run of the GlaTE model assembles the estimations from the algorithm and the manually picked GPR measurements to provide a final ice-thickness map. The Rutor glacier, according to the methodology proposed, is estimated to cover an area of about 7.45 km2 and store about 515 million m3 of ice in 2021, compared to the previous estimate of 150 million m3 made in 2008. The methodology is simple to reproduce and may simplify and ease future GPR surveys of temperate glaciers, especially when facing noisy data due to meltwater content or other reflectors such as debris. Another advantage is to directly produce an ice thickness map of the whole glacier, without relying on pure interpolation of sparse GPR data. The prior run of such models is also advised during the planning of glacier surveys, together with GPR forward modeling, to help choose the best GPR antenna frequency according to the expected ice thickness.
Satellite Altimetry-based Extension of global-scale in situ river discharge Measurements (SAEM)
Authors: Saemian Peyman , Elmi Omid , Stroud Molly , Riggs Ryan , Kitambo Benjamin M. , Papa Fabrice , Allen George H. , Tourian Mohammad J.
Published: September 2024

Abstract. River discharge is a crucial measurement, indicating the volume of water flowing through a river cross-section at any given time. However, the existing network of river discharge gauges faces significant issues, largely due to the declining number of active gauges and temporal gaps. Remote sensing, especially radar-based techniques, offers an effective means to this issue. This study introduces the Satellite Altimetry-based Extension of the global-scale in situ river discharge Measurements (SAEM) data set, which utilizes multiple satellite altimetry missions and estimates discharge using the existing worldwide networks of national and international gauges. In SAEM, we have explored 47 000 gauges and estimated height-based discharge for 8 730 of them which is approximately three times the number of gauges of the largest existing remote sensing-based data set. These gauges cover approximately 88 % of the total gauged discharge volume. The height-based discharge estimates in SAEM demonstrate a median Kling-Gupta Efficiency (KGE) of 0.48, outperforming current global data sets. In addition to the river discharge time series, the SAEMdata set comprises three more products, each contributing a unique facet to better usage of our data: (1) A catalog of Virtual Stations (VSs), defined by certain predefined criteria. In addition to each station’s coordinates, this catalog provides information on satellite altimetry missions, distance to the discharge gauge, and relevant quality flags.(2) The altimetric water level time series of those VSs are included, for which we ultimately obtained good-quality discharge data. These water level time series are sourced from both existing Level-3 water level time series and newly generated ones within this study. The Level-3 data are gathered from pre-existing data sets, including Hydroweb.Next (former Hydroweb), the Database of Hydrological Time Series of Inland Waters (DAHITI), the Global River Radar Altimeter Time Series (GRRATS), and HydroSat. (3) SAEM’s third product is rating curves for the defined VSs, which map water level values into discharge values, derived using a Nonparametric Stochastic Quantile Mapping Function approach. The SAEM data set can be used to improve hydrological models, inform water resource management, and address non-linear water-related challenges under climate change. The SAEM data set is available from (Saemian et al., 2024) https://doi.org/10.18419/darus-4475 during the review process.
Spatiotemporal responses of runoff to climate change in the southern Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Sun He , Yao Tandong , Su Fengge , Yang Wei , Chen Deliang
Published: September 2024

Abstract. A comprehensive understanding of spatiotemporal runoff changes in the Yarlung Zangbo (YZ) basin in the southern Tibetan Plateau (TP) at a sub-basin scale, amidst varying climatic and cryospheric conditions, is imperative for effective water resources management. However, spatiotemporal differences of runoff composition and change and their attribution within the YZ basin have not been extensively explored, primarily due to the lack of hydrometeorological observations, especially in the downstream region. In this study, we investigated historical and future evolution of annual and seasonal total water availability, as well as glacier runoff and snowmelt contributions across six sub-basins of the YZ, with a particular focus on the comparison between the upstream Nuxia (NX) basin and the downstream Nuxia–Pasighat (NX-BXK) basin, based on a newly generated precipitation dataset and a well-validated model with streamflow, glacier mass, and snow cover observations. Our findings revealed that large spatiotemporal differences in changes exist within the YZ basin for 1971–2020. Firstly, runoff generation was dominated by rainfall runoff throughout the YZ basin, with glacier runoff playing a more important role in the annual total runoff (19 %) in the NX-BXK sub-basin compared to other sub-basins. Notably, glacier runoff contributed 52 % of the total runoff at the Pasighat outlet of the YZ basin. Secondly, annual runoff exhibited an increasing trend in the NX basin but a decreasing trend in the NX-BXK, primarily attributed to rainfall runoff changes influenced by atmospheric moisture. Glacier runoff enhanced water supply by offsetting the decreasing contribution from rainfall. Total runoff will consistently increase (27–100 mm (10 yr)−1) across the sub-basins through the 21st century, resulting from increased rainfall runoff and a minor effect of increased snowmelt and glacier runoff.
IMAP-WFO: A holistic optimization tool for bottom fixed offshore wind farm design and control
Authors: Roeders Niels , Capaldo Matteo , van Nederveen Sander , Colomés Oriol
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Offshore wind farms, critical for sustainable energy production, face the challenge of optimization among many parameters influencing key performance indicators in competitive ways. This research introduces the novel Integrative Maximized Aggregated Preference Wind Farm Optimization (IMAP-WFO) framework – a comprehensive tool designed to enhance flexibility, accuracy, and uncertainty quantification in offshore wind farm design and operation. Existing methods often fall short due to limitations in adaptability and precision, especially when modeling complex multi-physical behaviors under uncertain conditions. IMAP-WFO overcomes these limitations by combining advanced statistical techniques and simulation methods. At its core are parametric design performance functions, capturing critical aspects of wind farm behavior, including energy production, material usage, and structural fatigue. These functions rely on Kriging meta-models. To address inherent uncertainty, Monte Carlo simulations provide a probabilistic assessment of outcomes. IMAP-WFO's true innovation lies in translating technical functions into socio-economic objectives, including sustainability metrics, annual energy production, capital expenditure, operational expenditure, model uncertainty, and lifetime fatigue. Stakeholders can dynamically weigh these objectives based on their preferences. A validation process ensures the accuracy of design performance functions, comparing simulated results with real-world data. IMAP-WFO's application is demonstrated through case studies: optimizing the levelized cost of energy and exploring wind farm control strategies.
The legal nature of crypto assets and its reflection in the civil and tax legislation of the Russian Federation
Authors: Simonov A. O.
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes the legal nature of crypto assets in Russian legislation and the specifics of their taxation, focusing on the need to form a legal framework that promotes effective protection of the rights of participants in the turnover of crypto assets.

The methodological basis of the research is the dialectical method, the formal logical method, the formal legal method and the method of interpretation of law.

The lack of a unified terminology base in the field of digital economy in Russian legislation creates additional difficulties in creating comfortable conditions for the development of the crypto asset market. Currently used various terms such as “virtual assets”, “digital assets”, “crypto assets”, “cryptocurrency” are not fixed in the current legislation. At the same time, the terms existing in Russian legislation do not allow for effective regulation in the field of taxation and civil turnover, since they intentionally exclude the most common crypto assets from their scope. Without clear and unambiguous legal regulation, it is difficult to ensure proper control and taxation of transactions with crypto assets, which can lead to significant tax losses and a decrease in budget revenues.

Moreover, the concept of “digital currency” used in Russian legislation does not correspond to the generally accepted meaning in international practice and is mainly considered in an economic context, rather than in a legal one. Such a discrepancy in terminology creates additional difficulties for participants in the cryptocurrency market and creates obstacles to the formation of an effective legal framework for the regulation of the digital economy. According to the results of the study, it was concluded that the current approaches to the development of the terminological apparatus of the regulation of crypto assets have flaws, since they allow for a mixture of concepts and do not imply the formation of a clear hierarchy. The definition of “the digital asset” is proposed for the purpose of filling existing terminological gaps in the current legislation.
The concept of law in the social sciences and the construction of reality: philosophy, economics, law
Authors: Orekhovsky P. A. , Razumov V. I. , Sapunkov A. A.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Against the background of the ongoing fragmentation of science, the changing images of science and scientists in the minds of man and society, discussions around categories with great potential for integrating diverse knowledge are becoming relevant again. These include the concepts of "science" and "law".

Purpose. The purpose of this article is to consider the crisis of the previous understanding of the law as a stable causal relationship in the social sciences and humanities.

Methodology. The following methods were used: discourse analysis, realistic and nominalistic approaches in philosophy, dialectics, determinism and stochastics in economics, interdisciplinary research, systemic legal and comparative legal approaches, system analysis.

Results. The paper presents examples of the gradual disappearance of "laws" from philosophical and economic discourses, despite the previous orientation of social and humanitarian sciences to natural science and exact sciences as "reference". However, the complexity and variability of economic phenomena leads to the destruction of the previous clear functional dependencies. In turn, the ontology of modern economics is beginning to include an increasing use of various narratives. The opposite direction, which contains an attempt to preserve the previous understanding of the "law", is "econometricianism". The main area of use of the "law" remains the legal sciences, but here too the paradox of the "non-legal law" appears. Law, as a historical phenomenon, is directly related to ethical imperatives and the problem of legitimation. Social changes lead to the fact that the scope of "illegal laws" is expanding and threatens the existence of the institution of the state.

Conclusion. In conclusion, the kinship of the previous concepts of the "myth" is noted. The topic of law is discussed together with the concept of myth with a social construct, and social reform with myth—making. Humanitarians working in their fields do not discover, but create laws, influencing the forms of society: legal regimes, methods of economic exchange, forms of social communication. Thus, it is productive to shift the focus of the discussion from the laws of the relevant disciplines to the rules of communication of scientists in these disciplines. It is the humanities and social scientists who have a decisive influence on the process of legitimizing new laws, regardless of the personal motives of their own activities.
Sweden: multiculturalism and specifics of religious freedom’s realization in secular state
Authors: Shumakova N. I.
Published: September 2024

Sweden has a long history of being a monoconfessional state. However, in the 20th – 21st centuries the composition of Swedish society has changed, leading the country into a crisis caused by the policy of ignoring the needs of ethnic and religious minorities. In recent years, multidisciplinary research works have been focused on finding a ground of the current social and political destabilization in this country caused by on-going religion- and ethic-based conflicts between its nationals. Some of them suggest that Sweden is not a secular but a clerical state, others – that there is a gap in its legislation.

The author of the article offers another point of view, according to which, the Swedish law enforcer distorts the constitutional and legal meaning of the provisions on religious freedom that occurs under the influence of historical specifics of the development of Swedish law, hence the lack of uniformity in law enforcement practice for the implementation of this fundamental human right.

The subject of the study is the norms of the legislation of Sweden, including historical legal acts and documents, as well as relevant court cases and key findings of domestic and foreign research works.

Objective: to prove the influence of historical specifics of the development of Swedish law on the current legal enforcement practice under which the distortion of the constitutional and legal meaning by the Swedish law enforcement takes place.

Methods: the author employs a combination of general (content-analysis, case-study, formal logical method, generalization etc.) and private scientific methods (formal judicial methods, concrete sociological method of studying state and legal phenomena etc).

Results: The obtained results demonstrate that Swedish law enforcement has been given an opportunity for a broad interpretation of constitutional norms. The author identifies the distortion of the constitutional and legal meaning in provisions that provide a special status to followers of the evangelical faith, on the one hand, and a partial ban on religious and ethnic minorities from expressing their confessional affiliation, on the other. The analysis of specifics of the development of Swedish law demonstrates the possible ground of the existing constitutional inequality is the historically discriminatory nature of the legislation in relation to followers of other religious cults. These results can be used as a foundation for future research in the field of realization of religious liberty in multicultural states.
Employment, labor and social protection in a hybrid enforcement regime
Authors: Chucha S. Yu.
Published: September 2024

The features of the hybrid law enforcement regime in the field of employment, labor and social protection are considered. Russia and the whole world have entered an era of turbulence, when customary and even emergency legal regimes that have been developed over decades do not allow us to respond effectively to challenges, regulate public relations and protect the rights and freedoms of legal entities in response to changes in the current situation. The traditional systematic approach to legal regulation using blocks of legislation formed in advance as a reaction to the situation changing in one direction or another often does not justify itself and each time requires a creative and individual, rather than template, approach from the law enforcement officer to the selection of used tools and norms of different legal regimes , which requires active rule-making to fill emerging gaps. Avoiding complex legal regulation adds originality to rulemaking and law enforcement in the early 2020s, the general direction of which is to accelerate the creation of rules of conduct in the field of labor, employment and social protection by increasing the role of the Government, speeding up the lawmaking process, expanding regional rulemaking, and giving greater legitimacy to the instructions of officials in comparison with documented acts. The legislator has consistently optimized the legal technique of preparing and adopting laws that meet the needs of operational support of a special military operation with labor legal means. The growth of regional rule-making in the field of social protection requires the elimination of shortcomings and unification at the federal level. A noticeable phenomenon was in a number of cases the replacement of written administrative acts with instructions from a senior official. The legal regimes formed in this way - aimed at countering the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, accompanying the conduct of a special military operation, etc., can be called hybrid or constructed – assembled from various legal elements and do not form systems sufficient to achieve an integration-entropy balance. Moreover, for this design, elements of normatively established special legal regimes are used, which, however, have undergone significant transformation - a self-isolation regime instead of mandatory quarantine measures, special measures in the economic sphere instead of special economic measures established by presidential decree; mobilization – but partial. All this points to the 2020s as a period of hybrid law enforcement, when elements of other emergency regimes are used to construct the current law enforcement regime, but not in combination, while avoiding measures that entail a radical and total violation of civil rights and freedoms. At the same time, accelerated law-making clearly indicates that the array of norms that have been created over decades is insufficient to regulate the current agenda.
Taxation in insolvency (bankruptcy) procedures of legal entities
Authors: Tsindeliani I. A. , Sadovskaya T. D. , Vasilyeva E. G. , Popkova Zh. G.
Published: September 2024

Subject. The article analyzes a set of norms related to the legal regulation of personal income tax, corporate income tax, VAT, and other taxes, as well as the order of their collection (payment) from a bankrupt, depending on its organizational and legal form. The choice of the research object is due to the presence of problems related to ambiguous issues in taxation in bankruptcy proceedings.

The purpose of the study. The article attempts to comprehensively analyze the legal support of the current measures regulating the taxation of bankrupt organizations and individuals, current law enforcement practice, and the legal positions of the country's highest courts.

Methodology. The leading research method is a formal legal one.

Conclusions. The article reveals and concretizes a number of legal problems. The authors argue their own point of view on the taxation of bankrupt organizations and individuals, taking into account the practice of the highest judicial authorities, which, according to the authors.

It is concluded that there are grounds to talk about the formation of such a new legal institution of financial law as "public bankruptcy law".
DYNAMICS IN ELASTOMERS WITH HYDROGEN BOND INTERACTIONS
Authors: Casalini Riccardo , Hemmer J. R. , Laskoski M. , Mason B. P.
Published: September 2024

The dynamics of low molecular weight polybutadiene (PB) functionalized with side chains able to form hydrogen-bonded networks is investigated by a combination of calorimetry, rheology, and broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BDS). The modified PBs are found to have extremely different macroscopic viscosities with respect to the starting polymer; however, rather unexpectedly, when investigated using these three techniques, we find that the changes to the segmental motion responsible for the glass transition temperature remain unchanged. This is attributed to the high flexibility of the side chain, which does not restrict the motions of the highly flexible segments in the PB chain. In the presence of the hydrogen-bonded network we observe in both the rheological and dielectric spectra an additional relaxation, orders of magnitude slower than the segmental relaxation. We find that the temperature dependence and its dynamics are well explained in terms of the lifetime of the hydrogen bond, with a binding energy of about 100 kJ/mol.
A Legal Examination into Eradication of Street Begging in Nigeria
Authors: A. E. Adegbite, , A. I. Odetunde,
Published: September 2024

A common problem firmly ingrained in the social scene of Nigeria, street begging is marked by great poverty rates and notable inequalities. Though one of Africa's biggest economies, about half of Nigeria's people live in abject poverty, which forces many to turn to begging as a survival tactic. Cultural customs, especially the Almajiri system in Northern Nigeria, aggravate this phenomenon by forcing young people who lack support systems to beg. This paper looks at the fundamental reasons for street begging, evaluates the efficiency of present legal systems, and suggests all-encompassing solutions to handle the problem. By means of a qualitative analysis of extant literature, legal frameworks, and case studies in addition to comparative evaluations of successful interventions in other nations, the study reveals that current anti-begging laws are often punitive and poorly implemented, failing to address the underlying causes of begging. The results underline the need for a coordinated approach combining social welfare programs, vocational training, and community support to offer those impacted sustainable substitutes. In the end, the research emphasizes the need to move from punitive policies to a more sympathetic and all-encompassing plan that gives prevention, protection, and rehabilitation priority. By addressing the socioeconomic elements causing street begging, Nigeria may create a more inclusive society and enhance the quality of life for its most vulnerable groups, thus supporting national stability and growth.
A Autoeficácia Docente Perante as Práticas Inclusivas de Aprendizagem no Ensino Fundamental I
Authors: Secundino Francisco Karyvaldo Magalhães , Martins Bárbara Amaral , Lima Diego Wilson Nobre , Santos João Otacílio Libardoni dos
Published: September 2024

A educação inclusiva desafia a escola a acolher e promover respostas adequadas à diversidade presente em seu interior, no que tange aos ritmos, estilos de aprendizagem, necessidades e interesses estudantis. Sob essa ótica, a pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar a percepção dos professores sobre a própria competência na implementação de práticas inclusivas no Ensino Fundamental I de escolas da rede pública de Manaus, ou seja, a autoeficácia docente no contexto da inclusão do público-alvo da educação especial. Este estudo é aplicado e utiliza uma escala psicométrica de natureza empírico-analítica, sendo quantitativo, observacional e descritivo. Foram entrevistados 37 professores de escolas municipais que oferecem o Ensino Fundamental I (1º ao 5º ano) nos turnos matutino e vespertino. Os professores responderam à Escala de Eficácia Docente para Práticas Inclusivas (EEDPI), adaptada da Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practices (TEIP) Scale, para avaliar seu desempenho nesta área específica. Em relação a autoeficácia dos docentes durante a regência das aulas, constatou-se que os professores apresentaram níveis moderados de autoeficácia. Já em relação a autoeficácia dos docentes no planejamento, trabalho colaborativo e inclusivo com outros profissionais escolares, os resultados revelaram um nível abaixo do esperado.  Assim, os resultados apontam fortalezas e fragilidades em termos de autoeficácia docente para o desenvolvimento de práticas inclusivas. Sugere-se que tais resultados sejam considerados na proposição de formação continuada por parte da gestão educacional.
A New Validated UV Spectroscopic Method for the Estimation of Favipiravir, an anti-influenza drug in COVID 19
Authors: Shravya Devulapally , Archana Jorige
Published: September 2024

In Asia, Favipiravir, an anti- influenza medication, is widely available. Although having little proof of effectiveness, it has been widely utilised in the treatment of COVID-19. A simple UV spectroscopic method was developed for the determination of Favipiravir in pharmaceutical formulations. Favipiravir exhibited maximum absorption at 228 nm in 90% Ethanol and obeyed linearity in the concentration range of 0.5-25µg/ml. The proposed method was statistically validated. The % RSD < 2% indicates that method is precise. The % recovery results for accuracy in three levels i.e., 50%, 100% and 150% are 99.7, 99.7 and 99.8. Limits of detection and quantification were found to be 0.0435µg and 0.1318μg respectively. The ruggedness of method was studied with the help of different analyst. The robustness was performed in different 227 and 229nm. The developed UV method was validated and it was rapid, simple, sensitive and cost effective.
Active Manifold and Model Order Reduction to Accelerate Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization
Authors: Farhat Charbel
Published: September 2024

A computational framework for efficiently solving multidisciplinary analysis and optimization
(MDAO) problems in relatively high-dimensional design parameter spaces is presented. It relies
on hyperreduced projection-based reduced-order models (HPROM)s; and a new concept of
active manifold (AM) that mitigates the curse of dimensionality during the training of the
HPROMs. The AM is discovered using a deep convolutional autoencoder for dimensionality
reduction: it is proposed as a superior alternative to the concept of active subspace whose
capabilities are limited by the associated affine approximation. Additionally, the presented
computational framework blends the idea of global HPROMs as surrogate models of nonlinear
partial differential equation (PDE)-based objective and/or constraint functions with that of a
database of local, linear PROMs for approximating a linear PDE-based constraint function. The
framework is demonstrated for the solution of a flexible instance of NASA's Common Research
Model for transport aircraft, where the objective function pertains to aerodynamics, one of the
constraint functions relates to flutter, and the design space contains 58 structural and shape
parameters. The obtained results illustrate the potential of the AM concept for mitigating
the aforementioned curse of dimensionality. They also demonstrate the feasibility of the
computational framework proposed for realistic MDAO problems and its ability to significantly
reduce solution time.