bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
تقييم نقدي للبنية في البحوث والتعليم في مؤسسات التعليم العالي البريطانية: هل هي بداية الانطلاقة؟
Authors: أولهري إبراهيم
Published: January 2024

تبحث هذه المقالة في تطوير وتأثير ودمج المقاربات البينية في مؤسسات التعليم العالي البريطانية؛ وذلك من خلال تقييم كيف أصبح مفهوم البينية شائعًا بمرور الوقت، وكيف تم تبني البينية من قبل تخصصات مثل الأركيولوجيا (علم الآثار). كما تستكشف هذه المقالة أيضًا مدى تأثير المقاربات البينية على برامج البحث، أولًا، من خلال دراسة الدعوات إلى تقديم طلبات تمويل البحوث في مجال البينية عام 2019 صدرت عن سبعة مجالس بحثية مقرها المملكة المتحدة، ثم ثانيا، على مستوى التخصص، باستخدام الأركيولوجيا كنموذج. وبشكل عام، وصلت النسبة المئوية لدعوات تقديم طلبات تمويل البحوث في مجال البينية إلى 11.9% فقط في أحسن الأحوال كأقصى نسبة من ميزانية أحد المجالس التي شملتها هذه الدراسة. وأظهر الاستفسار عن متطلبات التمويل لأربعة من أكبر ممولي الأبحاث الأركيولوجية أن طلبات المنح الناجحة تحت مجال الأركيولوجيا تعتمد على البينية. كما دُرس أيضًا تأثير البينية على برامج البحث والتعليم بالجامعات البريطانية من خلال تحليل الخطط الاستراتيجية لثماني جامعات، متبوعًا بتحليل مدى إتاحة وجدوى الدراسات البينية في مستوى البحث العلمي والتعليم العالي. وهذا معناه أن المقاربات البينية تتداخل وتتشابك في التطلعات البحثية لمؤسسات التعليم العالي وتتباين فيما يتعلق بأهدافها التعليمية، مع 20% من المؤسسات التي تقدم برامج بينية لتخصصات معينة فحسب. على الرغم من ذلك، بدت مخرجات التعاون البيني وكفاياته جليّة، مِما يوحي بأن البينية ستجد لنفسها موطأ قدم على نحو صريح ومتنامٍ في استراتيجيات البحث والتعليم في الجامعات البريطانية.
مراجعة كتاب تكامل العلوم الإنسانية: تعزيز التقدم والتماسك عبر العلوم الاجتماعية والإنسانية، لريك زوستاك
Authors: أمين محسن
Published: January 2024

تكامل العلوم الإنسانية: تعزيز التقدم والتماسك عبر العلوم الاجتماعية والإنسانية، لريك زوستاك
Reframing prefabricated micro-housing: a biomimicry approach
Authors:   UFPE, Caluete Neto Plácido Fernandes , Arruda Amilton José Vieira ,   UFPE
Published: January 2024

Prefabricated construction has become a great alternative to the demands of the contemporary world, especially in terms of sustainability and construction efficiency, when compared to traditional systems. Its use around the world, especially in developed countries, has been consolidated over the last few decades as an important strategy on the road to sustainable development, making the system an excellent option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, especially when combined with the use of building materials with a low carbon footprint. In this context, the use of this construction system to create micro-homes emerges from the rapprochement between the disciplines of design and architecture, especially given the scale of these artifacts, and tends to recommend bio-inspiration as an efficient design assumption, especially when supported by technological tools for its conception. Thus, this article proposes a brief survey of this type of application, in order to guide the design of the artifact in the search for solutions that use Biomimicry as an efficient design strategy, in order to promote design strategies that can contribute to the creation of built space in an innovative and sustainable way
White-water Rafting Tourism Potential at Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park Based on The Tourism Suitability Index
Authors: Slamet Rifanjani  , Listiani Kiara Ayu , Muflihati Muflihati , Perdana Doni Maja , Marwanto
Published: January 2024

Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (BBBRNP) is a national park that functions as a conservation area for flora and fauna of mountainous tropical rain forests as well as a water catchment area for two large rivers, namely the Melawi River (West Kalimantan) and the Katingan River (Central Kalimantan). This natural condition produces potential for BBBRNP as a tourism area, especially for white water rafting. One of the BBBRNP resorts that have the potential to become a tourism area is Belaban Resort, a white-water rafting spot. However, the existing possibility of white-water rafting has not been analyzed measurably. This research aims to determine the Tourism Sustainability Index (TSI) of white-water Rafting at Belaban Resort, BBBRNP. The study was conducted in March 2022. The method for determining the observation location used a purposive sampling technique. Data was analyzed using the Tourism Suitability Index (TSI) analysis. This research consists of ten observation points. The research results show that the suitability index for rafting tourism is included in the v(S1) with a suitability index value of 88.56%.
Integrative review of clinical trials and meta-analysis of the main studies of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of breast cancer in the past 30 years
Authors: Antonini Marcelo , Mattar André , Pannain Gabriel Duque , Gebrim Luiz Henrique , Ferraro Odair , Lopes Reginaldo Coelho Guedes , Real Juliana Monte
Published: January 2024

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) has become a common treatment strategy for early-stage breast cancer. In this study, we conducted a systematic research in the PubMed database using the following terms: breast cancer, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, randomized clinical trials, complete pathological response, overall survival, and disease-free survival. The research has been limited to articles published in the past 30 years (1993–2023). We included only randomized clinical trials that evaluated the use of NAC in breast cancer and data on PCR rates and survival outcomes. Our research resulted in a total of 13 randomized clinical trials and two meta-analyses. The PCR rates ranged from 13% to 58%, with higher rates observed in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER-2+) disease. Several trials reveal a significant association between PCR and better survival results, including overall survival and disease-free survival. However, the impact of PCR on survival results was less consistent in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. The use of taxanes in combination with anthracyclines has been the most common NAC scheme evaluated in these trials. The PCR rates have been associated with better survival outcomes, in patients with TNBC and HER-2+ disease. However, the impact of PCR on survival outcomes in patients with hormone receptorpositive breast cancer is less clear. Additional studies are needed to determine the optimal NAC regimen for each subtype of breast cancer and to identify biomarkers that can predict the NAC response.
Analysis of Water Pollution in The Musi River Due to Community and Industrial Activities Using Onlimo
Authors: Purba Yunita Sari , Sulandari Uci , Lelitasari Lelitasari , Arjuni Defi
Published: January 2024

The Musi River is a natural resource which is one of the main trade routes and the largest air supplier for the people of South Sumatra. However, the condition of the Mus River has undergone changes due to dense settlements and industry. Water quality is an important factor in the sustainability of an ecosystem. Ecosystem damage can start from declining air quality which results in industrial waste that pollutes the Musi River. Water quality measurement parameters include measurements of oxygen, TSS, COD, BOD. Observation station sampling was carried out using Onlimo telemetry technology.  Onlimo is a remote, online and real-time air quality monitoring technology developed by BPPT. Sampling was carried out during the transition season on the Musi River which was divided into station 1 located in the Musi River (PDAM Tirta Randik area, Balui Air Unit, Sanga Desa District). On May 10, 2023 there was a pollution index of 7.32 with moderate contamination with the critical parameters Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD). There was an increase in the Pollution index of 7.51 due to an increase in Nitrate from 16 May 2023 to 17 May 2023 due to input from anthropogenic waste caused by differences in sampling time, besides that season and rainfall are reported to play an important role in dissolving a number of components in the waters. For this reason, to prevent and improve the function of the Musi River, namely the government must act decisively on violations committed by factories or companies or the public who dispose of waste carelessly
A Ascensão do Comportamento de Minimalismo de Consumo na Era Contemporânea e sua relação com a Publicidade
Authors:   , Janke Eduardo de Andrade , Borba Joana Jaqueline de , Oliveira João Vitor Santos de , Trainoti Júlia de Almeida Sobrinho
Published: January 2024

Este artigo visa promover discussões sobre o comportamento de consumo minimalista e sua relação com a publicidade. O consumismo desenfreado está cada vez mais nítido e as pessoas buscam constantemente itens que não necessitam; o minimalismo é a quebra desse padrão desenfreado que hoje atinge grande parte da população mundial. Muito além do consumo, trata-se de um estilo de vida onde é preciso ter apenas o essencial para viver bem.

Com o propósito de contribuir na propagação desta ideia, foi criado uma rede de apoio para incentivar e prestar suporte às pessoas que têm interesse ou já estão inseridos nesse meio, disponibilizando conteúdos com intuito de conscientizar e auxiliar nessa transição. Em uma entrevista com homens e mulheres simpatizantes da causa, coletamos informações necessárias para entender a visão deles sobre o movimento. Com esse material foi possível identificar onde estavam suas maiores carências e nortear uma campanha informativa que tivesse mais receptividade por parte do público. Através de um desafio de 21 dias lançado na rede social da campanha, foi possível observar o engajamento e os feedbacks recebidos; após todo processo concluído, foi enviado um questionário com perguntas a fim de ouvir as experiências de cada participante durante este período.

Com a coleta de resultados, respostas e conclusões, juntamente com estudos realizados sobre o tema, foi desenvolvido um e-book, disponibilizado gratuitamente todo o material para todos que se interessam pelo movimento.
DEMOCRACIA E DIREITOS DE MINORIAS E GRUPOS VULNERÁVEIS: JULGAMENTOS DE DESACORDOS MORAIS EM DIREITOS DA POPULAÇÃO LGBTQIA+ PELO SUPREMO TRIBUNAL FEDERAL
Authors:   , SILVA MATHEUS DE SOUZA
Published: January 2024

Apesar do rol extenso de direitos fundamentais presentes na Constituição Federal de 1988, o desrespeito às condições mínimas de existência para grupos estigmatizados tem ocorrido de forma sistemática no Brasil. O Estado Democrático de Direito posto pela denominada Constituição Cidadã não tem proporcionado um locus democrático para esses grupamentos, principalmente se compreendermos a democracia em uma dimensão longe da premissa majoritária e próxima à teoria dos direitos fundamentais. A jurisdição constitucional tem sido questionada, diante disso, em hard cases que envolvam os direitos fundamentais de minorias e grupos vulneráveis. Por meio da metodologia de pesquisa bibliográfica descritiva e explicativa, utilizando teóricos como Häberle (2003), Dworkin (2019), Alexy (2008), Ely (2010), Habermas (1997), Sarmento (2019), Barroso (2020) e Cambi (2018) este trabalho se propõe a caracterizar a atuação da jurisdição constitucional no julgamento de desacordos morais razoáveis envolvendo direitos fundamentais de grupos estigmatizados. Com isso, a partir de uma pesquisa documental, buscará extrair o desenho institucional do Supremo Tribunal Federal em torno dessa problemática, identificando o uso dos modelos interpretativos, interpretativismo e não interpretativismo, e qual papel tem majoritariamente adotado, no que se refere ao substancialismo e procedimentalismo, considerando a relevância em possibilitar discussões sobre limite e compatibilização do modelo desenvolvido com a Constituição e, principalmente, em evidenciar a necessidade de concretização da cidadania para as minorias e grupos vulneráveis na busca por um ideário satisfatório de democracia e direitos fundamentais.
PANDEMIA DA COVID-19
Authors: Costa Gabriela Oliveira Parentes da , Oliveira Gerson Pedroso de , Soares Roseane Débora Barbosa , Silva Nalígia Mabel Batista de Sousa
Published: January 2024

Prezados leitores, esta obra apresenta as adaptações e as estratégias frente aos obstáculos no gerenciamento dos serviços de saúde durante a pandemia da COVID-19. A principal importância destas estratégias é proteger a saúde e o bem-estar da população, pois isso inclui a prevenção da propagação do vírus, o tratamento eficaz dos pacientes com COVID-19, e a manutenção da disponibilidade de serviços de saúde para outras condições médicas.
Durante uma pandemia, os recursos de saúde foram extremamente diminutos. As adaptações ajudaram a gerenciar melhor esses recursos, garantindo que eles fossem utilizados da maneira mais eficiente possível para atender às necessidades urgentes. As estratégias inovadoras também visaram proteger os profissionais de saúde, que estão na linha de frente do combate à pandemia. Protocolos de segurança e uso de EPI adequados são essenciais para reduzir o risco de infecção entre esses trabalhadores.
A pandemia de COVID-19 é uma situação em constante evolução, com novas informações e desafios surgindo regularmente. A capacidade de adaptar rapidamente as estratégias de gerenciamento de saúde é crucial para responder efetivamente a essas mudanças. É vital garantir que os serviços de saúde continuem a operar de forma eficiente, não apenas para tratar pacientes com COVID-19, mas também para cuidar de pacientes com outras condições médicas.
Uma implementação eficaz de estratégias e uma comunicação clara sobre as medidas adotadas podem ajudar a promover a confiança do público no sistema de saúde, o que é essencial para o sucesso das medidas de saúde pública. A pandemia forçou a inovação e a adoção de novas tecnologias e práticas, como a telemedicina. Esses avanços podem continuar a beneficiar o sistema de saúde mesmo após uma pandemia.
Em resumo, essas adaptações e estratégias são fundamentais para gerenciar os desafios apresentados pela pandemia, garantindo a continuidade e eficácia dos serviços de saúde, protegendo tanto os pacientes quanto os profissionais de saúde, e preparando o sistema para futuras emergências sanitárias.
Dampak Penerimaan SHU Terhadap Simpan Pinjam di Koperasi
Authors: Khusmasari Jihan , Kusmayati Nindya  kartika , Suwangsih Iwang , Kurniawan Taufik
Published: January 2024

Investment Funds and Beneficial Credit are business acts that collect and deliver assets to individuals with low incomes, where the motivation behind the assistance is to advance the well-being of its members. This study aims to find out how the remaining operating income affects cooperative savings and loans. This experiment was conducted on several samples totaling 33 correspondents. This study used a quantitative approach with several sample questionnaires. The results of this study were declared valid and reliable, not or free of multicollinearity, and free of heteroscedasticity. A simple linear regression model was obtained by testing 1 (one) independent variable on the dependent variable Y = 11.537 + 0.710 X1 + e, a straight linear regression model was built. From the t test it is known that cooperative acceptance of SHU (X) has a significant and positive effect on Savings and Loans (Y). To increase the welfare of members and the remaining results of operations, cooperatives need to provide loans to members with greater efficiency.
Pengaruh Promosi dan Harga Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Pelanggan Makaroni Ngehe Kediri
Authors: Octarini Adinda Puspa , Ruhamak Muhammad Dian , Andarini Marwita
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of price and Promotion on Macaroni Ngehe Kediri's purchasing decisions. The research sample is 100 respondents who are customers of Makaroni Ngehe Kediri. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires and processing this data using SPSS. The research model used is a descriptive research model that systematically and accurately describes the factors studied. The data testing technique used in this research is to test the validity with the value of r count and the reliability with Cronbach's Alpha; the data analysis used is multiple linear regression analysis to test and prove the research hypothesis. The constant value is 0.029; for Promotion, it is 0.475, and the price value is 0.620, so the multiple linear regression equations Y = -0.029 + 0.475 (X2) +0.620 (X2) can be obtained. Promotion and price together affect consumer purchasing decMacaronit Macaroni Ng; itKediri, it can be seen that the significance value for the effect of Promotion and price is 0.000 <0.05 and the calculated f value is 222.059 > the f table value is 3.15. So, it can be concluded that Promotion and Price influence the purchasing decision variable.
DISTRIBUTION OF GERMANIUM IN THE COAL OF THE LVIV-VOLYN BASIN
Authors: Buchynska І.V. , Matrofailo M.M. , Poberezhskyy A.V. , Stupka O.O. , Lazar H.I.
Published: January 2024

Germanium – rare element, it is a raw material of multipurpose usage and it is included in the list of “critically important minerals” confirmed by the European Commission. The mineral base of Ukraine is characterized by considerable reserves of accompanying germanium and prospects of its development during the complex mining development of coal deposits. Purpose of the work is to study the origin of germanium in the course of the geological history of the formation of coalbearing deposits and to establish the law-governed nature of its distribution as the element-admixture in coal of the Lviv-Volyn Basin.
Germanium in coal of Lviv-Volyn Basin is present in samples of the coal ash in all coal seams the Lower and Middle Carboniferous. The concentration of germanium for the seams v6, n7, n8, n8в, n9 was analyzed in the Chervonohrad geologicalindustrial region (Mezhyrichanske and Zabuzke fields). The article analyzes and constructs a map of germanium concentrations for coal of the seam v6 for the Chervonohrad geological-industrial region of Lviv-Volyn Basin. Along the lateral of the seam one can fix the rise in the concentration in the edge zones of paleopeatbog. Such distribution is explained by the mechanism of sorption accumulation of Ge in the organic mass of peats in the areas of increased water-mineral supplying.
Data received while executing prospecting in the Lyubelske field of Lviv-Volyn Basin were analyzed. Coal of the seams п7 в, п8 в, п9, b1 of the Lyubelska-3 site that is planned from burning with the energy purposes, simultaneously may be used as source of germanium.
At stratigraphic interval of the upper alluvial-lacustrine-marshy-lagoonal subformation of the Carboniferous formation of the Lviv-Volyn Basin (Bashkirian stages) the coal of the South-Western coal-bearing region (the Lyubelske field) is more germanium-bearing than coal from the Chervonohrad geological-industrial region (Mezhyrichanske and Zabuzke fields).
The uneven distribution of germanium concentration is characteristic of the coal seams of the Lviv-Volyn Basin. The wave-like character of the distribution of concentrations is caused by the process of sedimentation which is subordinated to consedimentary movements that influenced the water regime of paleopeatsbogs, lithological and facies changing of the coalbearing deposits as a whole.
Adaptive Fuzzy-PID Controller for Liquid Flow Control in theHeating Tank System
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Bandung Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir, Ds. Ciwaruga, Bandung,40559, INDONESIA, Yahya Sofian , Al Tahtawi Adnan Rafi ,   Politeknik Negeri Bandung Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir, Ds. Ciwaruga, Bandung,40559, INDONESIA, Wijayanto Kartono ,   Politeknik Negeri Bandung Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir, Ds. Ciwaruga, Bandung,40559, INDONESIA, Faizah Bani Asriatul ,   Politeknik Negeri Bandung Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir, Ds. Ciwaruga, Bandung,40559, INDONESIA
Published: January 2024

Liquid flow control systems are often used in some industrial processes. One of theproblems is the existence of disturbance that can cause the flow response to become unstable. Thus, it is necessary to re-tuning the controller when the disturbance occurs. This study aims to design and implement an Adaptive Fuzzy-PID (AF-PID) controller for the liquid flow control in the heating tank system. We develop an industrial plant prototype of a heating tank process to test the designed controller on a laboratory scale. AF-PID controller is used to controlling the flow rate when the disturbance occurs. This controller was chosen because it has the ability to adapt PID parameters when a disturbance occurs based on fuzzy logic.The nominal PID controller constants will adjust by additional PID parameters when there is a disturbance based on the Mamdani type fuzzy logic rule. The hardware experimental result shows that the designed controller can maintain the stability of the liquid flow when given 50% and 100% pipe leakages with maximum undershot by 3.33% and 24% respectively
Dimensional Stability of Lightweight Foamed Concrete Containing Eggshell Powder and Calcium stearate
Authors:   Universiti TunkuAbdul Rahman,Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, MALAYSIA, Yong Tiong Hock
Published: January 2024

In order to reduce eggshell (ES) waste and reduce utilization of pure cement, various researches were conducted to study effects of eggshell powder (ESP) on properties of concrete when it partially replaces ordinary Portland cement (OPC). Dimensional stability is one of the properties that related to cracking issue and soundness of concrete, and it is generally guided by movement of moisture. This study was conducted to study the dimensional stability of lightweight foamed concrete(LFC) that containing eggshell powder and calcium stearate (CS), where, replacement level (RL) of eggshell powder ranged from 0% to 10% at interval of 2.5%, and additional of 1% calcium stearate as cement mass applied for the mixture containing 0% and 5% eggshell powder. Besides, sorptivity and initial surface absorption were tested to compare with dimensional changes, and compressive strength was tested to confirm the additives have no significant adverse effect on the strength. The result shows that incorporation of 5% eggshell powder improves sorptivity, initial surface absorption, and dimensional stability (outdoor R² value) of the lightweight foamed concrete by 33%, 55%, and 1.5% respectively, meanwhile, additional of 1% calcium stearate improves theseproperties by average 79%, 78%, and 7.2% respectively.
Evaluating the Weathering Effect on Granite, Limestone and Uncrushed River Stone Aggregates for Road Constructions
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, Aldrino Chan @ Ron Buking Ron , Brina Anthony Lwinsky ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, Rangga Edwin Ervin ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, Silas Tirau Larry ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, Bujang Zamri ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, Wan Ibrahim Wan Hashim ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA
Published: January 2024

The lack of excellent aggregate materials has become a major issue in Sarawak. River stone, abundant in many places of Sarawak, can be used as an alternative aggregate material, minimising the reliance on high-quality aggregates like granite in the production of an affordable and sustainable road pavement. Weathering also deteriorates aggregate materials. This project aims to investigate the durability of granite, limestone, and uncrushed river stone aggregates with regards to weathering effects. The aggregates are subjected to two conditions, i.e., normal condition (without wetting and drying cycles) and wet-dry condition (with wetting and drying cycles). The physical properties of aggregates are determined by the Flakiness Index, Elongation Index, and Specific Gravity. Weathering effects on aggregates are determined using laboratory tests such as Aggregate Impact Value (AIV), Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV), and Los Angeles Abrasion (LAA). Weathering cycles have been found to have a minor impact on aggregates in the short term. Overall, the test results indicate that wetting and drying circumstances have a negligible effect on aggregates over a short period of time. The materials' physical attributes all meet JKR requirements. The Aggregate Impact Value (AIV), Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV), and Los Angeles Abrasion (LAA) values are nearly constant across the wet-dry state for all aggregate kinds. Despite the wet-dry situation, the AIV, ACV, and LAA tests demonstrate that specific aggregate materials retain their durability when compared to other aggregate materials. As a result, granite is the most durable aggregate in terms of AIV and LAA when compared to limestone and uncrushed river stone, while uncrushed river stone is more durable in terms of ACV when compared to granite and limestone.
Environmental Performance of the Stormpav Permeable Pavement Using the Stormwater Management Model (SWMM)
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, Bateni Norazlina , Mohd Najib Lukman ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, Roslan Khairisya ,   Perunding Optima Sdn Bhd, Jalan Setia Raja, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak,MALAYSIA, Yau Seng Mah ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, Othman Inawati ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, Maseri H. ,   I-Cats University College, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, Mannan M. D. ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA
Published: January 2024

Urban stormwater runoff is contaminated with a variety of pollutants, including total suspended solids (TSS) and total phosphorus (TP), as a result of non-source pollution from transportation, residences, and businesses, as well as sediment from human activities and construction sites. These pollutants are expected to degrade the water quality in local rivers and streams, impairing the quality of marine life and contaminating drinking water supplies. This study evaluates the environmental performance of a permeable pavement system in an urban catchment using the stormwater management model (SWMM). Two pavement systems with different hydraulic designs were compared to reduce runoff, increment of groundwater storage and the environmental parameters assessments on total suspended solids (TSS) and Total Phosphorus (TP). The first system comprises a StormPav, which is the UNIMAS innovated green pavement with subsurface hollow cylindrical micro-detention pond storage of about 70% void content. The second system consists of porous concrete (PC) pavement assembled in a layered of coarse and fine particles to ensure water can infiltrate through, with about 40% void content. The environmental impact assessment was applied at Padungan Commercial Centre in the Kuching City of Malaysia. The case study simulated in low impact development (LID) sub-catchment in SWMM to obtain the runoff, infiltration and environmental quality performance. In the assessment, it was found that, for both pavement systems, higher stormsat shorter duration resulted in higher reduction efficiency. The StormPav is more effective in reducing runoff, while presenting a lower value for environmental assessments in removing TSS and TP compared to PC.
Preliminary Experimental Work on Concrete-Fly Ash Compressive Strength Blended with Seawater as Mixing Water
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA, Zilkifli Firdaus , Md Noor Nurazuwa ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA
Published: January 2024

Fly ash is widely used in the construction sector, but application with seawater has not fully utilised. Seawater is used in construction to minimise the scarcity of drinking water. The concrete was strengthened by the application of fly ash. Seawater replacing 100% tapwater as mixing water. Meanwhile, fly ash was substituted with ordinary Portland cement at 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%. To achive the objective, the 100 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm cube size with 0.33 water-cementitious ratio were prepared. All series of mixture were casted and cured in water for 7 and 28 days. The fly ash blended with seawater in concrete were investigate through its compressive strength. In addition, scanning electron miscroscope were carried out to capture surface image of the specimen. The experimental work result shows, with the existence of fly ash in concrete mixture, it decreases workability, density and compressive strength. Though the decreasing pattern was seen in every series, the structural strength was still deemed adequate.
Microstructural Characteristics of Fly Ash Geopolymer Modified Asphalt Binder
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 84600 Panchor, Johor, MALAYSIA, Bujang Hazirah , Aman Mohamad Yusri ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA, Mohamad Taher Mohammad Nasir ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA, Suradi Siti Samahani ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 84600 Panchor, Johor, MALAYSIA
Published: January 2024

The incorporation of by-product materials, such as fly ash geopolymer, has a significant influence on the properties of asphalt binder. This results in a reduction in binder viscosity and an increase in binder stiffness. This, in turn, promotes enhanced aggregate-asphalt binder bonding. Geopolymer refers to a class of inorganic materials characterized by the formation of a long-range, covalently bonded non-crystalline skeleton. The aim of this study was to explore the potential of incorporating waste and by-product materials, specifically fly ash geopolymer additive, in order to influence the microstructure of asphalt binder. The focus was on examining how the inclusion of fly ash geopolymer could alter the internal arrangement and composition of the asphalt binder, leading to potential improvements in its properties and performance. Laboratory experiments were performed to analyze the microstructure of 60/70 and 80/100 asphalt binder samples using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) imaging. These samples were modified with various concentrations (3%, 5%, 7%, 9%, and 11%) of fly ash geopolymer additive. The SEM images were obtained to examine the morphological changes and assess the distribution of the fly ash geopolymer particles within the asphalt binder matrix at different additive concentrations. The NOVA NANOSEM 230 equipment was utilized to determine the morphological characteristics of the asphalt binders. The results showed notable variations in the properties of the asphalt binders modified with fly ash geopolymer compared to the unmodified control asphalt binder. The morphological evaluation revealed thorough blending of the fly ash geopolymer additive. Notably, the micrographs demonstrated a denser structure with increased percentages of fly ash geopolymer, indicating a presence of fly ash and alkaline activator promotes the rapid formation of polymerization. These findings emphasize the promising potential of fly ash geopolymer as an additive in asphalt binder. The significant effect it has on viscosity when incorporated into modified asphalt binder makes it a valuable candidate for application in the field.
Evaluation of Mangroves Effectiveness in Strengthening Coastal Bund Using Geophysical Method (Non-Destructive Testing) at Tanjong Laboh, Batu Pahat, Johor
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA, Mohammad Razi Mohd Adib , Rahmat Siti Nazahiyah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA, Jamal Mohamad Hidayat ,   Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA, Tajul Baharuddin Mohamad Faizal ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Pagoh Education Hub, 84600 Pagoh, Muar, Johor, MALAYSIA, Wang Mo ,   Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, CHINA, Mubarak Husin Tariq ,   Forest Research Institute Malaysia, 52109 Kepong, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Published: January 2024

In recent years, mangrove forests have rapidly become an endangered ecosystem in the world. On the coastal shorelines, the saltwater intrusion (SI) phenomenon is a main concern that can affect the quality of water. The saltwater intrusion might occur due to sea level rise, and extreme natural disasters along with changes in mangrove ecosystem distribution. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of mangroves for strengthening coastal bunds in Tanjong Laboh, Batu Pahat, Johor. By using the non-destructive geophysical method, the presence of saltwater intrusion and subsurface profile of the survey line in the coastal area with and without mangroves was determined. The coastal bund conditions with and without mangroves were also compared in order to evaluate how the mangrove forest acts as coastal protection. The result shows that the resistivity values of 0.1 to 1.0 ohm are more dominant in the mangrove bund area than in the engineered coastal bund and rock outcrop areas. The saltwater intrusion integrity map was produced from the 2D subsurface image profiles for both survey lines. The comparison of the coastal bund conditions for two different scenarios, which with and without mangroves, has shown that the coastal bund without the mangroves experienced cracking and erosion compared to the coastal bund with the presence of mangroves. This indicates the importance of mangroves in protecting the coastal regions.
Addressing Security and Architecture Through Proposing Innovative Conceptual Idea on Landed Housing Windows
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA, Mohd Rodzi Khairul Asyraf , Osman Mohd Soffian ,   Safety Management Academy (Rafflesia Group of Companies), 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA, M. Mohd Siraj Suhailah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA
Published: January 2024

Metal grill for housing windows thatis fixed to the wall is commonly used in most of the residential houses in Malaysia. Due to high numbers of burglary cases reported across the country in a year, the feature seems desperately needed. However, the window grill creates a dispute, especially on the emergency exit, building façade, and opportunity to view surrounding outside. Through survey and input from the respondents, the purpose of the research is to propose an innovative idea on housing window that able to address both security and architecture aspects. Understanding behavior of typical housing residents, residents’ perception on window grill, and modus operandi of a burglar are important to ensure the innovation able to minimize the burglary ideation, without compromising the feature’s purpose as a housing window. Inspired by French windows of a traditional Malay kampong house, the design is improvised to correlate with the current context. In this research, the housing typology that is focused on is landed house, which may include bungalow, terrace, semi-detached, and townhouse.
Sustainable Conservation Management System for The Critically Endangered Betta Persephone in Ayer Hitam Peat Swamp Forest Reserve Muar Johor
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, 86400, MALAYSIA, Mujilan Mohd Rafiq , Mohamad Abdullah Nazirah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, 86400, MALAYSIA, Kamar Supardi Izyan Hakimah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, MALAYSIA, Mohd Bukari Saifullizan ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, MALAYSIA
Published: January 2024

In recent years, there has been a lot of interest in protecting and conserving wildlife on a wide range of scales. Betta Persephone’s habitat life may be affected by urbanization in Ayer Hitam Peat Swamp Forest Reserve (AHPSFR). This species is endangered due to the widespread conversion of peat swamp forests to industrial forestry and monoculture plant. The evaluation of fish habitat always has been a research priority for individuals in the domains of environmental protection and sustainable development, to improve habitat conservation. Results of the study through sample water collection shows the result of pH water. Based on these environmental factors, the factors that under dry leaves and branches and blackwater are the main factors that affect Betta Persephone choose AHPSFR as its own natural habitat. The satellite data and to analyze the catchment area results and construct the maps. U.S Geological System (USGS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) used to generate the maps. Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer system that analyses and displays information that is geographically referenced. This study is carried out to predict the hydrologic analyze of the study area. The location of Betta is at one of the small sub catchments at the study area. The sub catchment that are found of the habitat are at the nearly the low stream links and at the watershed area that are found using the software.
A Documentation of Environmentally Sustainable Mosque in Malaysia
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA, Mohd Siraj Suhailah M , Mohd Rodzi Khairul Asyraf ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA, Adnan Nor Azizah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA, Ismail Alice Sabrina ,   Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, MALAYSIA
Published: January 2024

Numerous mosques design in Malaysia disregards the environment which makes the mosque less comfort. For the past 30 years, mosque designs in Malaysia have evolved and are primarily based on the expectations of decision makers and the public (post modernism period). However, there are several mosques in the twenty-first century incorporate sustainability into their design that need to be documented for future research. According to the findings, instead of Masjid Raja Haji Fisabilillah, Cyberjaya, there are 4 more mosques practise sustainable design in Malaysia. These mosques have a good sense of environmental design which gives comfort to the occupants. The study conducted qualitatively from the secondary data source and on field observation. The data is compiled through descriptive analysis of sustainable characteristic implemented in the selected mosques. The propose of this paper is to document sustainable mosques in Malaysia and contribute ideas for future mosque design. This paper will be the reference for the authors to continue detail study of the sustainable mosque in the future.
Application of Motifs Woodcarving in Preserving Its Authenticity in Istana Balai Besar, Kota Bharu Kelantan
Authors:   Prince Sultan University, 11586 Riyadh, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, Muhammad Siti Aisyah , Mohd Rosdi Normaisarah ,   University Malaysia Kelantan,16310 Bachok, Kelantan, MALAYSIA
Published: January 2024

A palace is the legitimate house of a noble monarchy or excessive dignitary. The palaces of the Malay Kings are derived from the architecture of the Malay houses but in a larger scale.However, since it was a government palace, its structure had to be changed to accommodate its dual functional structure. In addition to accommodating the king, the palace also functions as a hub for administrative work.Therefore, traditional Malay royal palaces were decorated with carved decorative elements depicting intricate carvings in specific patterns, shapes, sizes and arrangements. Various sculptural elements with specific characteristics were created depending on their location and the shape of the palace. The woodcarving as embellishment was created at the palace to symbolize the king's status. Motifs are considered one of the primary elements behind the creation of woodcarving and is visually incorporated into various arts and crafts categories. Motifs also plays an important role in a woodcarving composition. Therefore, this study aimed to present a research to explore the visual forms of motifs of the carved component in Istana Balai Besar, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. A qualitative research approach was used to collect data through an analytical review of measured drawings and reports of the Istana Balai Besar from the architecture gallery at the Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), interviews with previous local woodcarvers and site visits to the selected palace. The final model confirmed that there were four types of motifs, namely flora, geometry, cosmos features, and Arabic calligraphy carved in two and three compositions together with perforated and embossed types of forms and it can be concluded that the floral motifs are the types of motifs that dominated the woodcarving at Istana Balai Besar.
The Origins of Geospheric Thinking and Its Significance for Understanding the Global World.
Authors: Chumakov Alexander
Published: January 2024

The article discusses one of the most pressing problems of man – his aggres-sive nature and the permanent state of war in which he lives, but for which, despite all possible attempts, no effective countermeasure has yet been found in the entire history of mankind. In this regard, the author refers to the history of understanding both the nature of war and the possibility of establishing a stable peace, as well as to globalization, which has radically changed the man’s position of on the planet in the last four centuries. In particular, attention is drawn to the fact that the current scale, quality and nature of military operations in the context of multidimensional globalization threaten with a complete destruction of intelligent life on Earth. The article suggests that, although not an absolute, but an unconditional countermeasure to this is the formation of geospheric thinking among, at least, a certain part of the inhabitants of the planet, reflecting the diversity and the way of cognition of the multi-layered global world. It is shown how geospheric consciousness and thinking, which form the basis of the global worldview, have emerged and developed historically. The analysis gives grounds to conclude that people began to think in terms of global spheres only in the nineteenth century and at the verbal level, the geospheric (planetary) thinking became a reality only by the end of the twentieth century. As a result, it is concluded that, progress in the for-mation of geospheric thinking, however slow, can contribute to the prevention of war and the maintenance of peaceful life on Earth.
Actorness of Small Power: The Case of Qatar
Authors: Al-Malki Fahad K. , Safranchuk Ivan A. , Chernov Daniil
Published: January 2024

Historically, in the system of international relations, small states have been the object of power, not its source. However, at present there is an increasing involvement of small states in international processes and a continuing re-definition of their role in the international system. The foreign policy of Qatar is a perfect case to study these processes and to test the new theories. The article is devoted to the consideration of the tools of Qatar's foreign policy influence, which it successfully uses to protect and promote its own interests. Considering that this state is limited in terms of strategically important factors, such as area, population, diversity of natural resources, it has managed to gain significant importance in international affairs in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East. This is due to a successful combination of the following factors: wealth, the image of a stable, progressive, and investment-friendly country and active diplomacy, which together make up its power potential.
The Syrian Crisis and Iran's Mideast Politics. Global and Regional Dimensions
Authors: Akhmedov Vladimir M.
Published: January 2024

After the ‘Arab Spring’, globalization actively shapes local attempts to build a new political order in the Middle East. The impact of global processes on nations and state-building has become more evident today. These processes affect the transformation of Middle Eastern states in terms of changes in the scope of the state's sovereign powers as a result of protracted crisis. Given the current political situation in the region, the mutual influence of countries has increased. The processes of institutionalization of foreign relations in the region are closely connected with the unfolding globalization in the Middle East.
The Study of All Existence: Towards Global Symbiosis
Authors: Rodrigue Barry H.
Published: January 2024

Disasters and human responses to them are part of what has made us who we are. An interacting global civilization has developed over thousands of years, but new disasters are looming, from war and the climate crisis to famine and flood. Our existence is precarious. This article argues that a new globalized perception is needed, one that involves consideration of localized traditions. Such a reconsideration can begin on an individual level, but it also engages other strata, geographies, and niches of society. An example of this process is described, one involving students from India and Japan. Beyond just theory, this proposition encourages applied studies. Its thesis is derived from an integrated view of anthropology and geography. This article is a sequel to ‘The Bedrock of Survival: Humanity, History and Adaptation,’ which appeared in the previous issue of the Journal of Globalization Studies.
Persaingan Penjualan Pakaian di Pasar Youtefa dengan Super Market/Mall dan Pertokoan di Abepura Kota Jayapura
Authors: Renngiwur Gazali Husin , Yusuf Muhamad , Umkabu Talabudin , Muhandy Rachmad Surya , Zulihi Zulihi
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perkembangan penjualan pakaian yang dilakukan pedagang pakaian di pasar Youtefa Abepura dan untuk mengetahui kebijakan pemerintah Kota Jayapura tentang libur dihari Minggu diperuntukkan bagi pedagang. Menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan paradigma fenomenologi sosial. Hasil penelitian: Pedagang pakaian di Pasar Youtefa kurang melakukan trobosan dalam melakukan perdagangan, melalui pemanfaatan jaringan internet untuk penjualan juga efek dari banjir tahunan menyebabkan kerugian besar bagi pedagang. Selain itu, peningkatan pelayanan yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah Kota Jayapura yang berkaitan dengan lingkup pelayananmasih belum cukup baik yang dalam hal ini berupa kenyamanan serta akses untuk mendapatkan pelayanan. Selain itu ketersediaan sarana pendukung pasar, fleksibilitas, penanganan permintaan khusus bagi pedagang juga masih dirasa sangat kurang. Perbedaan waktu operasional pada hari biasa untuk pedagang swalayan yang lebih lama 3 jam dibanding dengan pedagang di pasar membuat para konsumen lebih memilih untuk berbelanja di swalayan. Sedangkan jam operasional untuk pedagang di swalayan di hari Minggu memiliki waktu yang agak lama yaitu yaitu kurang lebih 4 jam dibandingkan dengan pedagang di pasar Youtefa Abepura. Selain itu, masyarakat kebanyakan enggan berbelanja di pasar ketika siang hari karena factor cuaca, mereka lebih memilih berbelanja pakaian di Mall/supermarket dengan fasilitas penyejuk udara yang menimbulkan kenyamanan dalam berbelanja.