bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
METHODS OF TASK AND MOTION PLANNING FOR ROBOTS: APPLICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Authors: Aygun Guseynova Aygun Guseynova , Javad Aliyev Javad Aliyev
Published: October 2023

Robots are increasingly required to perform more complex tasks, which in turn demand advanced planning algorithms. Task and Motion Planning (TAMP) methods, studied for decades, have made significant progress but still face various challenges. This document provides an overview of TAMP's development, encompassing problem-solving, simulation environments, methods, and remaining limitations. It particularly compares different simulation environments and methods used in various tasks, offering a practical guide and overview for beginners. Task planning is typically seen as planning in discrete spaces, while motion planning deals with continuous spaces. Significant progress has been made in integrating discrete and continuous planning methods to address TAMP problems. A recent survey has focused on TAMP integration, summarizing various methods for solving multimodal motion planning and TAMP problems. It introduces general concepts but primarily focuses on methods that operate in fully observable environments, which are far from real-world applications. Additionally, it demonstrates TAMP problem-solving in a theoretical manner that may not be user-friendly for beginners looking to apply these methods in practice. Therefore, this article aims to provide a practical and broader overview to readers, facilitating an easy entry into the field of TAMP for solving various tasks.
Keywords: task and motion planning, simulation environment, learning methods, TAMP.
THE ROLE OF ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS IN EDUCATION
Authors: Aliisa Alizadeh Aliisa Alizadeh
Published: October 2023

Digitization of education is a significant trend for reform and modernization in the global education environment. Digitization refers to the conversion of various information sources, such as texts, sounds, images, and videos, into digital language. Several analysts, including Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, consider the emergence and growth of online education as a pivotal moment in the history of education. The European Union has adopted a digitalization approach to education. The EU 2020 education development plan focuses on digital technology, which was adopted in 2014. The primary goal of this document was to make effective progress in the field of information technology by integrating modern technologies and using technology alongside education. After conducting a comparative analysis of the existing conceptual apparatus, we have identified several fundamental concepts related to this problem area. Text, graphics, and multimedia information placed on Internet sites (servers) are commonly understood as Internet resources. This information is delivered to the user's computer in the form of a set of files or documents (including an archive) in various formats, such as HTML, DOC, PDF, and TXT. Internet resources also encompass executable programs placed on servers (distribution), which can be transferred to the user's computer for further use upon request. This article discusses how the concept of Internet portals is being used to address this problem, which is relevant across all areas of human activity influenced by the Internet. By creating a unified platform that aggregates and organizes educational resources, Internet portals can significantly enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of education.
Keywords: Internet resources, effectiveness of education, digitization.
Pengaruh Electronic Word of Mouth terhadap Sikap Merek dan Niat Beli Merek Pada Produk Uniqlo di Surakarta
Authors: Nurmahendra Putra , Setyawan Anton Agus
Published: October 2023

The aim of this research is to expand the eWOM literature that still exists on various social networks. This research takes TikTok as an online networking tool which aims to test the influence of social eWOM on brand attitudes and purchase intentions. Positive social electronic word of mouth (eWOM) on brand attitudes and brand purchase intentions, the type of research used is quantitative research. The cross-sectional method was used to test the research model involving consumers of Uniqlo products in urban areas. The results of this research are that Social E-WOM has a significant positive influence on Brand Attitude so that the first hypothesis is accepted. This is because the t-statistic value is 5.669>1.96 and the p-value is 0.000<0.05. Social E-WOM is word of mouth marketing between consumers via social media. Social E-WOM has a positive and significant influence on Purchase Intention so that the second hypothesis is accepted. This is because the t-statistic value is 3.464>1.96 and the p-value is 0.001<0.05. This is because the t-statistic value is 7.003>1.96 and the p-value is 0.000<0.05. Purchase intention is a consumer's desire to buy a product or service. Meanwhile, consumer attitudes towards brands are how consumers view the product. If consumers view the brand as good, then consumers will have the intention to buy the product. So consumers' purchasing intentions will also arise from responding to the product.
A model for improving the energy efficiency of historic buildings with environmental and comfort considerations
Authors: FEDORCZAK-CISAK Małgorzata
Published: October 2023

The article presents issues related to the possibility of improving the energy efficiency of historic buildings. This group of buildings, in Poland, currently has no defined requirements for minimum energy demand values. However, taking into account the long-term strategy of decarbonization of Europe and the Long-Term Strategy for Renovation of Buildings adopted in Poland, it is necessary to develop models and procedures for thermal modernization activities of historic buildings. The group of historic buildings represents a very large potential for possible energy savings in the construction sector. The article presents proposals for a system approach to achieve the standard of a historic building with near-zero energy demand and climate neutrality. Developed algorithms of procedure are presented, which can support the decision-making process in the selection of optimal thermomodernization measures.
Recurrence Relations for Moment Generating Function Based on Progressive First Failure Censoring from Generalized Pareto Distribution and Characterization
Authors: Sharawy Ali
Published: October 2023

In this article, we establish recurrence relations (RR) for single and product moment generating function (MGF) based on based on progressive first failure censoring (PFFC) for generalized Pareto distribution (GPD). Characterization for GPD using RR of single and product MGF of PFFC are also obtained. Further, the results are specialized to the progressively type-II right censored (PTIIRCOS).
Women in Grenadian History, 1783-1983
Authors: Phillip Nicole Laurine
Published: October 2023

This engaging publication is a pioneering work on the experiences of Grenadian women over two centuries of British colonialism, “Gairyism” and socialist revolution. It moves away from a narrow approach of highlighting outstanding figures and revolutionary women to one that encompasses the experiences of women of all walks of life to present a picture of Grenadian society through the eyes of women estate workers, domestics, teachers, civil servants, doctors, lawyers, revolutionaries and politicians. In this way it captures the story of Grenadian women in its richness and complexity. Extensive use of primary sources, estate records, Colonial Office correspondence, church records and oral interviews provide a wealth of information about mortality, health and education, social relations, and economic realities over two hundred years.
PREVALENCE AND BEHAVIOUR OF SMOKING MEDWAKH AMONG ABU DHABI-UNITED ARAB EMIRATES’ POPULATION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Siham Adibelli  , Alabed Ali A. Alabed
Published: October 2023

Medwakh is one of the non-cigarette products that has recently emerged as a public health problem in the United ArabEmirates. It is a narrow pipe filled with dried tobacco leaves and is mixed with herbs, spices, or at times with a bark knownas 'dhoka' (meaning 'dizzy' in Arabic). The purpose of the current study is to determine the prevalence and behaviour ofMedwakh smoking among the general population of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. For this objective, the authorsconducted a descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study. The three main outcomes were never smokers, currentsmokers (6 months or older) and the number of Medwakh smoked per day. Smoking behaviour, sociodemographic factorsand the attitudes of the study participants were assessed in this study. The outcomes from the regression models identifiedthe association between each outcome measure and age, gender, income, education level, marital status, smoking for ?6months, and parental and peer smoking. The prevalence of the current Medwakh intervention in Abu Dhabi was found tobe 22.5%. The average age at which the respondents started smoking was 25 years. Daily Medwakh users smoked a medianof 3.0 per day. The highest prevalence rate for Medwakh smoking was reported among men (29.9%), single individuals(24.2%), and younger age groups (18–37 years-37.5%) with bachelor's degrees (29.3%). The same outcome was also trueamong the users, who smoked for more than 6 months (41.9%) and the participants who had colleagues or parents withsmoking habit. The study also found income differences among the study participants. The awareness about damagereduction was extremely high among the Medwakh users (78.8%). No participant reported that they were denied a Medwakhpurchase on the basis of their age. Medwakh is considered as a herbal substance with no health hazard in Abu Dhabi, UnitedArab Emirates and is prevalently consumed at high rates. It has also heavily burdened the perceptions of harm. Furtherresearch into smoking behaviour is needed to determine the rest of the variables that heavily influence the smokingdecisions.
USABILITY GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING M-HEALTH CLINICAL CODING AND GROUPING APPLICATION
Authors: Aljunid Shariffah Syazwana , Nurhizam Safie bin Mohd Satar  , Rozilawati Razali
Published: October 2023

The rapid progression of technology has led to web-based e-Health systems migrating to mobile device systems known as m-Health apps. Past researchers gave guidelines on the general e-Health, but the usability guidelines for m-Health apps were lacking. General guidelines are challenging to refer to when developing mobile apps with specific domains and complex functionalities. However, the absence of specific m-Health guidelines has made it challenging to design a quality and suitable app if it follows the general guidelines. Hence, specific usability guidelines for specific domains and complex functionalities apps with quality and sound research were developed to ensure the users get the best usable app. This study aims to produce a m-Health usability guideline for the clinical-based app of clinical coding and grouping for healthcare users. A total of ten participants participated in this study, which were fell into three categories; namely four industrial practitioners in the field of UI/UX, four experts with more than 20 years of experience in UI/UX and usability expertise, and two end-users, which consist of doctors and lecturers in public health and clinical coding. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews, allowing the participants to share feedbacks and comments to improve the usability guidelines and prototype for clinical coding and grouping of the  m-Health app. The four participants from the expert categories had undergone usability evaluations, namely heuristic evaluations, while the two end-users’ groups had engaged in cognitive walkthroughs to improve the usability guidelines and the app’s prototype. The transcript of the interviews and usability evaluations were transcribed for thematic analysis using Nvivo software. The emerging themes were categorised into legibility and readability consisting of sub-themes font, icon, label and logo, buttons, and visual design that includes the sub-theme, theme and style, illustration and animation and colour. The emerging themes were a few vital usability components that were taken into consideration during the development of the m-Health app. The study highlights some of the usability components that were the foundation of the usability guidelines and the prototypes developed may be used by researchers and developers to develop the clinical-based m-Health app in the future. The usability guidelines and the clinical coding and grouping m-Health app prototype can be further tested towards other m-Health apps with similar features and between more experts and other wider audiences, such as older age groups and colour-blind people to produce a more robust and holistic app that is universally suited for all people. Moreover, the expansion from a medium-fidelity prototype to a high-fidelity app was also encouraged for future researchers and developers.
Potential for Incompatibility, Instability, and Prescription Drug Interactions in Pulveres Prescription Pediatric Patients at RSI (Islamic Hospital) Sultan Hadlirin, Jepara, Indonesia
Authors: Setyoningsih Heni , Gendis Purno Yudanti  , Rakhmi Hidayati  , Sri Fitriyaningsih
Published: October 2023

In Indonesia, there are still many doctors who prescribe compounded medicines for pediatrics, including pulveres. Compounding is an alternative for pediatrics who cannot swallow tablets, but compounding medicines is a concern because it can cause incompatibility and instability during storage and cause side effects. drug interactions. This study aimed to determine the potential for incompatibility, instability, and drug interactions on pediatric patient prescription sheets. This research is descriptive observational, and data collection is carried outretrospective, data taken from prescription sheets for pediatric patients at RSI Sultan Hadlirin Jepara. The total sample in this study was 247 prescriptions that met the inclusion criteria. The results of the study showed that the age classification of patients 0-5 years who received pulveres prescriptions was 175 (71.8%), while for those aged 6-11 years, it was 72 (29.1%). %). Based on the number of medications, 197 (80.1%) patients received 4-6 medications, while 50 (20.3%) pediatric patients received 2-3 medications. There is no potential for 0% incompatibility. There is the potential for instability in the pediatric prescription sheets. As many as 62 (25.1%) of the active drug substance preparations that experience instability include CTM, paracetamol, and vitamin B complex. There were 126 (51.0%) potential drug interactions based on the pharmacodynamic mechanism of action and 126 (51.0%) based on moderate severity in the salbutamol tablet preparation with pseudoephedrine. It can be concluded that on the prescription sheet, there is no potential for 0% incompatibility, there is a potential for instability of 62 (25.1%), and there is moderate interaction, and pharmacodynamic mechanisms were 126 (51.0%).
DELTD: An R Package for Kernel Density Estimation using Lifetime Distributions
Authors: Khan Javaria Ahmad , Akbar Atif , Kibria B. M. Golam
Published: October 2023

The R package DELTD is for estimating densities by asymmetrical kernels and calculating MSE. This package is to estimate densities that are free of boundary bias. The major concern of the package is to enhance its usefulness in performing inference regarding stated kernels. For this purpose, some lifetime distributions, i.e. Beta, Birnbaum-Saunders, Erlang, Gamma, and Lognormal are considered here due to their usefulness in life data analysis, where their estimated values for density estimation can also be observed. Tuna data is also presented in this package. By using these kernels, densities will be free of boundary problems. This package is a collection of asymmetrical kernels which belong to the lifetime distribution.
Distributed Optimization Algorithms for Heterogeneous Linear Multi-agent Systems With Inequality Constraints
Authors: Yang Zhengquan , Yu Wenjie , Gao Zhiyun
Published: October 2023

In this paper, for heterogeneous linear multi-agent systems, a distributed constrained optimization problem about digraphs is studied. Every agent only utilizes local interaction and information such that all agents can achieve the global objective function. The state of each agent is limited to a local inequality constraint set. First, this paper proposes a distributed continuous-time optimization algorithm by designing a left eigenvector corresponding to the zero eigenvalue of the Laplacian matrix, which removes the imbalance of the communication graph. Next, the asymptotical convergence about the algorithm is demonstrated using Lyapunov stability. Finally, two numerical examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the algorithm.
La folie du suicide. La mort volontaire comme objet médical en France au 19e siècle
Authors: Yampolsky Eva
Published: October 2023

Le suicide demeure un enjeu de société majeur autour duquel un nombre d’experts – juristes, ecclésiastiques, philosophes, puis médecins ou psychiatres et sociologues – ont débattu, inscrivant le phénomène dans un espace de savoirs complexes. Ce livre explore la manière dont le suicide est devenu un objet médical, et plus précisément psychiatrique, au 19e siècle en France.
History of creation and reconstruction of the Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki stadium
Authors: Farfel M. I.
Published: October 2023

Introduction. The paper presents the process of renovating the roof over the Grand Sports Arena (GSA) of the Luzhniki Stadium from its construction to the present day. It demonstrates the modifications in the roof over the GSA stands, including three reconstructions of the stadium, which were carried out for various reasons during the 65-year history of the stadium.

Aim. To describe the process and peculiarities of erecting the roof over the arena stands and creating a stadium that meets the requirements of the International Football Federation (FIFA) for stadiums hosting the opening and final matches of the FIFA World Cup.

Materials and methods. The study involved methods for creating a unique large-span steel roof of a dome type with the largest unsupported span (310 m) for structures of this class. The paper describes the process of designing and testing a large-size model and a specially made model in a wind tunnel to determine the snow and wind loads. The process of erecting the roof, assembling the outer support contour, and lifting it on the columns is shown in detail. The process of assembling the inner contour is described. Its perimeter accounts for about 600 m, and its weight is 4500 tf. After assembling, the inner contour was lifted to the design level at approximately 50 m within three days. After that, curved beams were installed between the outer support and inner contours with ring trusses in between. A translucent roof made of polycarbonate panels was installed on the dome frame for the first time in the construction practice of Russia. This was the second reconstruction of the roof. The first one was arranged for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. The third reconstruction of the roof was carried out to meet the strict requirements of FIFA. The reconstruction involved dismantling old stands and building new ones. The roof over the stands became 17 meters closer to the field, and its area was increased to protect the spectators from atmospheric precipitation. Measures were taken to ensure the bearing capacity of the existing large-span roof during the stadium renovation.

Results. The reconstruction of the Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Stadium was developed designed and implemented. The reconstructed arena was recognized by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) as one of the best stadiums in the world and received “Elite” qualification.

Conclusion. The principles of reconstruction of a large-capacity stadium on the example of the renovated Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Stadium can be used to meet the requirements of FIFA in other arenas with stands for at least 80,000 spectators.
Öğretmenlerin Yöntem Tercihlerini Etkileyen Faktörler
Authors: AVCI Süleyman , YAPICI Suat , AVCI Mine
Published: October 2023

Öğretmenlerin kullandıkları öğretim yöntem ve tekniklerini tercih etme nedenlerini etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılan bu çalışmada, öncelikle bir ölçme aracı geliştirilmiştir. Bu ölçme aracı kullanılarak, öğretmenlerin öğretim yöntem tercihlerini etkileyen faktörler, bu faktörlerin önem sıraları ve faktörlerin görev yapılan öğretim kademesi, cinsiyet ve mesleki deneyime göre değişip değişmediği analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın verileri, İstanbul İli Anadolu yakasında bulunan farklı ilçelerde görev yapan 371 öğretmenden toplanmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında geliştirilen “Öğretmenlerin Öğretim Yöntemi Tercihlerini Etkileyen Faktörler Ölçeği” 37 madde ve sekiz alt boyuttan oluşmaktadır. Araştırma bulgularına göre, öğretmenlerin yöntem tercihlerini sırasıyla; öğretilecek konunun yapısı, kullanılan öğretim yönteminin özellikleri, öğrencilerin önbilgisi, yeteneği, tutumu gibi özellikleri, öğrencilerin beklentileri, okulun fiziki yapısı, öğretmenin kendine olan güveni, kullanılacak yöntemin bilinirliği, fiziki-ekonomik imkânlar ve öğretmenin kaygılarının belirlediği tespit edilmiştir. Öğretmenlerin yöntem tercihlerinde öğrenci ve öğretmen merkezli yaklaşıma eşit oranda önem verdikleri görülmektedir. Ayrıca, ilkokul ve ortaokul öğretmenlerinin tercihlerinde öğrencileri daha fazla dikkate aldığı, ilkokul ve ortaokul öğretmenlerinin tercihlerinin benzer olduğu, kadın öğretmenlerin yöntem tercihlerinde öğrenci özelliklerini, konu ve yöntem özelliklerini daha fazla dikkate aldığı, mesleğe yeni başlayan öğretmenlerin, deneyimli öğretmenlere göre yöntem tercihlerinde tüm faktörlerden daha fazla etkilendikleri tespit edilmiştir.
Effect of Service Quality, Store Atmosphere, and Brand Image on Customer Loyalty
Authors: Afyani Nabilla Putri , Gunawan Freddy , Soesetyo Suwandy
Published: October 2023

This study investigates the relationship between service quality, store atmosphere and brand image towards customer loyalty by considering customer satisfaction as a mediator. Data collection was carried out on 180 Jakarta residents who regularly visit local coffee shops in Jakarta. The results reveal that service quality, store atmosphere and brand image has a significant effect on customer satisfaction, then store atmosphere and customer satisfaction has a significant effect on customer loyalty. On the other hand, service quality and brand image have no effect on customer loyalty. By having service quality as expected, a unique store atmosphere and a good brand image, it will trigger customers to at least try to choose and come to the coffee shop. So in the end, this study is expected to be able to develop customer satisfaction and create loyal customers to local coffee shops in Jakarta.
Pelatihan Dan Pendampingan Mendesain Penulisan Artikel Ilmiah Berbasis Teknologi Informasi Menggunakan Trello Bagi Guru
Authors: Subarkah Pungkas , Arsi Primandani , Nur Hidayah Septi Oktaviani , Sabaniyah Arbangi Puput
Published: October 2023

Dalam menciptakan Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) yang unggul di lingkungan salah satunya dengan meningkatkan kemampuan dan keahlian guna mewujudkan guru yang berkualitas di Indonesia. Salah satunya dengan memberikan pelatihan menulis.  Tujuan pelatihan dan pendampingan ini ialah untuk meningkatkan kompetensi para guru SMA Negeri Wangon dalam mendesain artikel ilmiah menggunakan Trello. Metode dalam pelatihan ini meliputi persiapan kegiatan, pelaksanaan kegiatan dan evaluasi kegiatan. Pelaksanaan dilakukan pada hari Rabu, 05 Juli 2023, dengan jumlah peserta sejumlah 30 guru. Hasil pelatihan ini yaitu pengetahuan dan pendampingan penggunaan Trello semakin meningkat dibuktikan dengan evaluasi peserta pelatihan 92% peserta pelatihan merasakan peningkatan kemampuan tentang mendesain artikel ilmiah agar lebih terstruktur dalam menyusun artikel ilmiah  serta dapat digunakan sebagai penunjang bapak dan ibu guru serta menjadi portofolio seorang guru.
Inteligencia Emocional y su impacto en la Calidad del Aprendizaje en Instituciones Educativas
Authors: Gudiño-Mejía Carla-Belén , Yucato-Pupiales Jaime , Hernández-Martínez Evelyn , Garrido-Rocha Oscar Vladimir , Hernández-Martínez Daniel
Published: October 2023

Este artículo de revisión aborda la influencia de la Inteligencia Emocional (IE) en la calidad del aprendizaje en instituciones educativas. El principal objetivo fue comprender cómo la IE impacta tanto en el rendimiento académico como en el bienestar emocional y social de los estudiantes. A través del método PRISMA, se identificaron y analizaron estudios relevantes, focalizándose en trabajos publicados en los últimos cinco años. Los hallazgos revelan una correlación positiva entre altos niveles de IE y mejor rendimiento académico, especialmente en niveles secundarios y universitarios. Adicionalmente, la IE mostró una relación significativa con el bienestar estudiantil, resiliencia y reducción del estrés académico. Las investigaciones seleccionadas también evidencian la importancia de herramientas validadas para evaluar la IE y la necesidad de integrar la educación emocional en los currículos para potenciar el desarrollo integral de los estudiantes. Esta revisión subraya el papel fundamental de la IE en la educación contemporánea y sienta las bases para futuras investigaciones y aplicaciones prácticas.
Avances en la Comprension y Tratamiento de la Migraña
Authors: Quiroz Sanabria Edinson David , Arevalo Vides Maria del Carmen
Published: October 2023

La migraña es una enfermedad incapacitante que afecta aproximadamente al 15% de la población predominando en el sexo femenino, siendo generada de forma multifactorial y viéndose involucrado el aspecto genético en algunos casos. A pesar de los avances científicos en este campo aún no se ha definido el mecanismo fisiopatológico preciso que la explique completamente por lo que se comprenden diversas teorías. Su manejo comprende desde medidas generales y fármacos sintomáticos, hasta tratamiento preventivo de acuerdo a su nivel de recurrencia. En el momento se han dado avances con anticuerpos monoclonales los cuales han conseguido buenos resultados demostrando mayor eficacia y tolerabilidad comparadas con los preventivos orales por lo que pueden suponer una gran alternativa para futuras dianas terapéuticas.
Tendencias Investigativas sobre el Desarrollo de Competencias Básicas en Lenguaje a partir de la Filosofía para Niños
Authors: Ortega Cuello José Luis
Published: October 2023

La enseñanza por competencias plantea un reto mayúsculo para las instituciones educativas. No es solo un enfoque que exige la transmisión de conocimientos, sino que también demanda la formación integral de los estudiantes en habilidades, destrezas y valores. Esta formación integral va más allá de la adquisición de información y se sumerge en cómo el estudiante puede usar, integrar y aplicar ese conocimiento en situaciones reales y cambiantes. Por tanto, se definió como objetivo el presente artículo analizar las tendencias investigativas relacionadas con el desarrollo de competencias básicas en lenguaje a partir de la filosofía para niños. Metodológicamente se fundamentó en un análisis documental cualitativo. Se concluyó que los estudios presentados demuestran la relevancia de incorporar metodologías interdisciplinarias en la educación primaria. la importancia de involucrar a los niños en debates y diálogos filosóficos para mejorar sus habilidades lingüísticas. Al estimular el pensamiento crítico, la capacidad de cuestionamiento y la articulación de argumentos, se propicia un desarrollo más holístico de las habilidades comunicativas. En la idea de que la comunicación en el ámbito educativo requiere de espacios auténticos de diálogo y reflexión. La calidad de la comunicación no depende solamente de la cantidad de información compartida, sino de la profundidad de los intercambios generados, lo que implica una escucha activa y una participación equitativa entre docentes y alumnos.
Estrategias Pedagógicas Enfocadas en la Agricultura Sostenible para Fortalecer la Valoración y Conocimiento de la Colocasia Esculenta en la Comunidad Indigena del Resguardo Gran Sabalo, Departamento de Nariño
Authors: Revelo Cuaspud Herman Alberto , Narváez Tucanes Claudia Judith , Guanga Ortiz Yina Amparo
Published: October 2023

La Colocasia Esculenta es un alimento ancestral que ha sido de vital importancia para la alimentación de poblaciones rurales con altos niveles de pobreza, puesto que aporta a la seguridad alimntaria y los reciduos se usan para alimntar animles presenetes en el traspario. En Colombia se conoce poco sobre este cultivo, apaesar de la importancia que represnta para las comunidades indigenas, en consecuencia, se resta importancia a este tuberculo, por lo tanto pierde valor y es sustituido por otros productos importados. En ese sentido, el obgetivo de esta investigacion fue implementar estrategias pedagógicas enfocadas hacia la agricultura sostenible relacionados con la Colocasia Esculenta para las familias de la comunidad de Pambil, en el resguardo de Gran Sábalo, Departamento de Nariño. La metodología tiene un enfoque mixto, de tipo descriptivo y con un diseño de investigación acción. Entre los principales resultados se halló que los participantes tienen un mayor grado de conocimiento respecto al cultivo y cosecha de la Colocasia Esculenta, sin embargo, no fue lo mismo así en el conocimiento ni la valoración social y cultural de esta Planta. Para abordar esta situación, se implementó una estrategia educativa con la finalidad de mejorar la apreciación integral de la Colocasia Esculenta. Este proceso incluyó actividades pedagógicas diversificadas. En última instancia, la implementación de esta estrategia educativa demostró tener un impacto positivo en la valoración histórica, agronómica, social y cultural de la Colocasia Esculenta.
Desarrollo de Competencias y Prácticas Evaluativas en Matemáticas y Lenguaje desde el Enfoque Formativo
Authors: Sánchez Sánchez José Antonio , Valdés García Ignacio Jesús , Pineda Fuentes Cristian David
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo está asociado a dos investigaciones doctorales que pretenden develar cuales son los sentidos y significados que otorgan los docentes de Matemáticas y Lenguaje a sus prácticas de enseñanza y cómo las prácticas evaluativas en básica secundaria impactan positivamente en el fortalecimiento de las competencias en estas dos disciplinas del saber. El objetivo en común entre las dos investigaciones es develar las concepciones que tienen los docentes sobre sus prácticas de enseñanza; puesto que, esto permitiría tener claridad sobre los procesos orientados en el aula. Este artículo propone una revisión bibliográfica con la que se pretende analizar las posturas teóricas de varios autores sobre las concepciones que tienen los docentes sobre sus propias prácticas tanto de enseñanza como evaluativas, con el propósito de ampliar y profundizar el campo de estudio. Los resultados evidencian que tanto las prácticas de enseñanza como las evaluativas se basan en las experiencias previas que tuvieron los docentes en su proceso de formación. Se concluye que en la medida en que el docente sea capaz de comprender los significados otorgados a sus propias prácticas surgirá la necesidad de propiciar estrategias para consolidar procesos evaluativos formativos, que puedan impactar positivamente en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Todas estas apreciaciones se transforman en constructos personales que los maestros transfieren a través de su experiencia en el aula y los contextos culturales significativos.
Effect of differently treated recycled concrete aggregates on Marshall properties and cost-benefit of asphalt mixtures
Authors: Al-Bayati Nadheer Khaled , Qadir Ismael Mohammed
Published: October 2023

Marshall properties are one of the major requirements for designing hot asphalt mixtures. These properties need to be evaluated to make sure that asphalt pavement performs well over its service life. The evaluation of the Marshall properties of asphalt mixtures containing coarse recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) was the study's main target. RCA properties differ from virgin aggregate in the presence of cement mortar. To improve RCA properties, two methods were adopted. The first, termed pre-soak treatment, consisted of soaking RCA in acetic acid for 24 hours at a concentration of 0.1 M. The second one, termed mechanical treatment, involved placing RCA inside the Los Angeles machine with balls and running it for 500 cycles. RCA was incorporated into asphalt mixtures at percentages 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100% of coarse virgin aggregate. The results of the study showed that replacing virgin aggregate with RCA led to economic feasibility. Despite the amount of asphalt binder increasing as coarse RCA content increased, the characteristics of HMA were not significantly altered except for Marshall stability. The maximum increase in Marshall stability happened in the mixture containing 60% untreated RCA; it was 14.78% greater than the control mixture.
Aktivasyon Sonrası Potansiyel (PAP) İçerikli Kuvvet Antrenmanlarının Futbolcuların Şut Hızı ve Bazı Performans Değerlerine Etkisi
Authors: TOKGÖZ Gürkan
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, aktivasyon sonrası potansiyel (PAP) içerikli antrenman metodunun futbolcuların şut hızı ve bazı performans değerlerine etkisini incelemektir. Araştırmaya Elazığ ilinde bölgesel amatör ligde futbol oynayan 26 futbolcu gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Sporcular aktivasyon sonrası potansiyel grubu (PAP, n:13) ve dairesel antrenman grubu (DA, n:13) olarak iki gruba ayrılmıştır. Gruplar oluşturulurken her mevkiden oyuncu bulunmasına dikkat edilmiştir. Antrenmanlar futbol sezonu hazırlık döneminde, haftada iki gün ve antrenmanlar arası üç gün olacak şekilde planlanmıştır. Araştırmada, antrenmanlar öncesinde ve sonrasında şut hızı, bacak kuvveti, sırt kuvveti, dikey sıçrama ve yatay sıçrama ölçümleri yapılmıştır. Grupların ön test son test karşılaştırmalarında Paired Sample T testi, ön test son test farklarının karşılaştırmasında İndependent Sample T testi uygulanmıştır. Araştırmada, şut hızı, bacak kuvveti, sırt kuvveti, dikey sıçrama ve yatay sıçrama ölçümlerinin grup içi ön test son test karşılaştırmalarında hem PAP grubu hem de DA grubunda anlamlı artışlar tespit edilmiştir. İki grup ön test son test farklarının karşılaştırmasında PAP grubunun şut hızı, dikey sıçrama ve yatay sıçrama değerlerinde DA grubuna göre anlamlı derecede artış sağladığı belirlenmiştir. Bacak kuvveti ve sırt kuvveti ölçüm farklarında ise iki grup arasında anlamlı farklılık bulunmamıştır. Sonuç olarak; PAP içerikli kuvvet antrenman metodunun futbolcuların şut hızı ve diğer performans değerlerinde artış sağladığı ve geleneksel antrenman metodu olan dairesel antrenman metoduna göre daha etkili bir metot olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Direnç Antrenmanı ve Yüzmenin Serum BDNF Seviyeleri ve Vücut Kompozisyonu Üzerindeki Etkileri
Authors: BOSTAN Geylan , CAN Murat
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, rekreatif olarak düzenli direnç antrenmanı ve yüzme antrenmanı yapan sağlıklı bireylerin serum BDNF (Beyin Türevi Nörotrofik Faktör) seviyeleri ve vücut kompozisyonlarını incelemektir. Çalışmanın örneklemi toplamda 20 katılımcıdan oluşmaktadır. Bunların 10'u direnç egzersizi grubunda (DEG), diğer 10'u ise yüzücülerden oluşmaktadır. DEG katılımcıları için dahil edilme kriteri, en az bir yıl boyunca haftada iki kez direnç egzersizleri yapmış olmalarıdır. Yüzücüler için de aynı kriter uygulanmıştır. Çalışmaya katılan gönüllüler, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Olimpik Yüzme Havuzu ve Fitness Merkezi'ndeki sağlıklı bireyler arasından rastgele örneklem yöntemi ile seçilmiştir. Çalışmamızın sonuçları, direnç egzersizi ve yüzme grupları arasında yaş, boy, yağ yüzdesi, yağ kütlesi ve vücut kitle indeksi açısından anlamlı farklar bulunmadığını göstermektedir. Ancak, iki grup arasında vücut kütlesi ve yağsız kütle ölçümleri açısından anlamlı farklar bulunmuştur. DEG grubunda, ön ve son test ölçümleri arasında vücut kütlesi ve yağsız kütle açısından anlamlı farklar gözlemlenmemiş; ancak yağ, yağ kütlesi, vücut kitle indeksi ve BDNF seviyelerinde anlamlı farklar bulunmuştur. Yüzme grubunda ise, ön ve son test ölçümleri arasında vücut kütlesi ve vücut kitle indeksi açısından anlamlı farklar görülmemiş; ancak yağ, yağ kütlesi, yağsız kitle ve BDNF seviyelerinde anlamlı farklar gözlemlenmiştir.
Rethinking South African Higher Education Institutions Role Towards Curriculum Restructuring
Authors: Nqabeni Nozuko
Published: October 2023

The article shed light on the crucial process of restructuring the curriculum and emphasized the need for proactive engagement, despite the challenges that impede effective learning and teaching. The transformation of education in South Africa is a topic that deserves more attention, particularly considering the positive impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, which accelerated the integration of technology into learning and teaching worldwide since 2020. This acceleration has prompted urgent changes in various operational aspects of higher education institutions (HEIs). The main focus of this article was to highlight how higher education institutions should approach the restructuring of the curriculum to ensure sustainable transformation. Although the need for this transformation has long been recognized, there has been limited resistance against the prevailing Eurocentric model upon which South African university’s foundational academic organization is built. The author argued that despite efforts to counter Eurocentrism, the South African educational system remains dominated by it in all aspects. To assess the role of higher education institutions in promoting effective learning and teaching through curriculum restructuring, this theoretical paper thoroughly examined the topic of restructuring the curriculum at South African universities. The theoretical framework for this study drew upon the principles of socio-cultural theory, curriculum development and the role of HEIs in curriculum reform. These approaches aim to comprehend how higher education institutions sustain and perpetuate exclusion through Eurocentric epistemology and pedagogical practices. Based on the findings, it was concluded that the struggle to normalize higher education must continue. The article emphasized the ongoing need for change and transformation in higher education institutions to address the deficiencies caused by Eurocentric influences and ensure an inclusive and effective learning environment.

Keywords: Higher Education Institutions, Socio-Cultural Theory, Curriculum Development, Decolonisation, Transformation
Service and Care in the Johannine and Akan Conceptual Schemas: Inculturation Hermeneutics
Authors: Gharbin Godibert Kelly
Published: October 2023

The Johannine and Akan ideologies pertaining to communal existence place significant emphasis on the cultivation of values such as reciprocal service and care. Nevertheless, upon careful examination of the Akan conceptual framework, it becomes apparent that these principles are espoused and upheld due to Akan belief in the indispensable nature of interdependence of human beings. This belief stems from their recognition of the inherent insufficiency of the human being which consequently gives rise to imperfect expressions of service and nurturing. Thus, the study aims to provide a biblical response to these challenges by employing Ukpong’s inculturation hermeneutics. This approach presents a framework for interpretation that enables an exploration of sociocultural matters in a manner that not only enhances the comprehension of the biblical text but also permits the text to function as a discerning evaluation of the Akan culture and propose possible remedies for its sociocultural challenges. The findings reveal that the Akan concepts foster a form of reciprocal care that is propelled by individual motivations and also service that is incentivised by rewards. Consequently, this paper proposes that the Akan believers must emulate the servanthood of Jesus and see reciprocal care as a response to divine instruction. This pursuit should be undertaken with the intention of fostering a sense of familial unity, rather than with the anticipation of receiving equivalent treatment in return. This article makes a valuable contribution to the field of African Biblical Hermeneutics and the ongoing discourse surrounding the integration of the New Testament into the African cultural framework.

Keywords: Inculturation Hermeneutics, Johannine Concept of Service and Care, Akan Proverbs
Noah’s Ark to the Great Commission: Defusing Xenophobia in South Africa
Authors: Thinane Jonas Sello
Published: October 2023

While incidents of xenophobia, or the occurrence thereof, in some parts of South Africa, are both deplorable and deeply reprehensible, it is important never to ignore the political factors that perpetuate them. Using the interpretive method, this article drew on the literature to present or reinterpret the story of Noah's Ark in Genesis 6:13-9:29 and the Great Commission of Matthew 28:16-20 in a way that is aimed at defusing xenophobia in South Africa. The Missio Politica as used in this paper provided a missiological framework in which political factors perpetuating xenophobia were seen as an obstacle to the goals of the Missio Dei, particularly the complete redemption of humanity. This paper argued that the continued unlawful imposition of international sanctions against some African countries such as Zimbabwe and, moreover, the lack of refugee camps in countries such as South Africa significantly exacerbates the problem of xenophobia. Consequently, pursuant to defusing xenophobia in South Africa, this paper calls for a renewed mission that includes rejecting unlawful sanctions against African countries and establishing refugee camps not only in South Africa but in all African countries.

Keywords: Missio Dei, Noah’s Ark, Missio Politica, Xenophobia, Africa, South Africa
LOADING OPERATION EFFICIENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR EXPRESS AT A SPOKE AIRPORT
Authors: Lu Hua-An , Chung Chi-Sheng
Published: October 2023

Loading operation efficiency at airports plays an indispensable role in international air express service performance. The authors comprehensively examined the priorities of factors that affect loading operation efficiency for air express services at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan. The reviewed results from surveying practical experts using a rank pair-wise comparison (RPC) revealed that load factor and load planning consistently ranked higher and more crucial among 15 elements regardless of flight properties. Long-haul services to the North American hub were most concerned with inventory control of unit load devices (ULDs). Regional feeder services attached importance to the ground operations workforce as well. Feeder services for cross-continental deliveries additionally focused on the arrangement of apron bays. The authors used the TOPSIS, i.e., technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solutions, to evaluate flights by three freighter types. Considering that the studied company performed more consistently on the top crucial factors, the sub-criteria that belong to the negative subset and are affected by the external units played a dominant role in these evaluated flights.
MODELLING THE EVOLUTION OF THE TWO-PLANETARY THREE-BODY SYSTEM OF VARIABLE MASSES
Authors: Imanova Zhanar , Prokopenya Alexander , Minglibayev Mukhtar
Published: October 2023

A classical non-stationary three-body problem with two bodies of variable mass moving around the third body on quasi-periodic orbits is considered. In addition to the Newtonian gravitational attraction, the bodies are acted on by the reactive forces arising due to anisotropic variation of the masses. We show that Newtonian’s formalism may be generalized to the case of variable masses and equations of motion are derived in terms of the osculating elements of aperiodic motion on quasiconic sections. As equations of motion are not integrable the perturbative method is applied with the perturbing forces expanded into power series in terms of eccentricities and inclinations which are assumed to be small. Averaging these equations over the mean longitudes of the bodies in the absence of a mean-motion resonances, we obtain the differential equations describing the evolution of orbital parameters over long period of time. We solve the evolution equations numerically and demonstrate that the mass change modify essentially the system evolution.
Calculation and experimental studies for the spent nuclear fuel shipping cask sealing assembly
Authors: Gayazov Artem Z. , Gaiazov Oleg Z. , Kozlov Viacheslav Yu. , Pavlov Sergey V. , Samsonov Aleksandr A.
Published: October 2023

One of the safety requirements regarding the shipping cask for spent nuclear fuel is that its leak-tightness should be maintained by preserving the cask body structural integrity and the sealing system tightness under normal and accident transportation conditions. The cask under design has a cylindrical process penetration (port) in its bottomб which is sealed using a plug with a radial seal composed of two rubber O-rings. The cask sealing assembly design was justified by the ANSYS LS-DYNA code calculation results. In particular, the strains of the cask components were calculated when dropped from a height of 1 m with the sealing assembly hitting a vertical bar. The cask was concluded to be leak-tight or leaky based on the strain nature and amount. To verify the adequacy of the results, computer-aided and realistic simulations were undertaken with a 1/2.5 scale mockup cask dropped on a bar from a height of 1 m. The computational and experimental results show a good agreement in terms of the impact response accelerations (overloads) for the mockup cask and bar collision and in terms of the plastic strains for the key components of the mockup bottom port sealing assembly. This proves the adequacy of the numerical cask model that has been developed and the efficiency of the LS-DYNA simulations. The inner rubber O ring compression is reduced by the plastic strains in the cask’s bottom port area, leading to a loose inner radial seal, as shown by the calculations. But the outer seal remains leak-tight, ensuring so the mockup cask tightness. The physical test results have also confirmed that the mockup cask remains leak-tight.
Quand la forêt cache l’arbre. Recherches sur projet et pratiques des chercheurs en géographie
Authors: Bernardie-Tahir Nathalie , Cossart Étienne
Published: October 2023

Depuis le début des années 1980 en France, le monde de la recherche a été traversé par une évolution profonde de ses modalités de structuration, de production et de financement. Longtemps réalisée de manière individuelle autour d’une thématique décidée le plus souvent par un chercheur et financée sur la base de crédits budgétaires récurrents, la recherche s’est transformée en privilégiant une approche par équipe-projet sur la base de réponses à des appels d’offres. Cette transformation radicale du modèle de production de la recherche soulève nombre d’interrogations et d’inquiétudes, particulièrement au sein du monde des SHS et de la communauté des géographes, pour lesquels ces nouvelles modalités introduisent une rupture épistémologique et opérationnelle. Dans ce contexte, cette réflexion et, plus largement, l’ensemble des articles de ce numéro thématique, a pour objectif de questionner, de manière critique, l’injonction faite aux géographes de s’inscrire dans une recherche sur projets. Plus précisément, celle-ci a des incidences fortes sur le fonctionnement des laboratoires, sur l’animation des équipes-projets ou sur le travail de terrain.