bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seloko Sebagai Media Komunikasi Dakwah Masyarakat Desa Limbur Merangin Kecamatan Pamenang Barat Kabupaten Merangin
Authors: Khoirun Nasbih  , Dian Mursyidah  , Nurbaiti  , Zulqarnin
Published: August 2021

This research is motivated by the reality that occurs in society, namely between people in rural areas who are still implementing seloko, on the contrary in urban areas seloko has begun to fade so that both its existence and value that should be embedded in the identity of the community actually happens the other way around. The research approach that the author uses is a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research. Research with descriptive theory is a systematic description of the theory and research results that are relevant to the variables to be studied. To obtain accurate and relevant data with the object of research, the authors apply three methods of data collection, namely, field observations, interviews, and documentation. The results obtained by the author are first, da'wah communication using seloko is considered effective because it can make the communicants become interested and feel comfortable, besides that it also makes the substance of the information conveyed more easily understood by the communicants. Second, da'wah communication with seloko is also useful, because the content of seloko itself contains expressions that include rules for behavior in the daily life of the people and legal rules or norms, which are always obeyed and respected by the community because they have sanctions. Applying the substance of the seloko means applying the customs that apply in their respective regions.
Komunikasi Antar Budaya Warga Desa Padang Jering Kecamatan Batang Asai, Kabupaten Sarolangun, Jambi
Authors: Zulpikal  , Zulqarnin  , Arfan  , Dian Mursyidah  , Neneng Hasanah
Published: August 2021

This research was motivated by the presence of migrants in Padang Jering Village, Sarolagun who demanded that they communicate with local residents. This article will explain the socio-cultural background that influences people's communication practices, and barriers to intercultural communication between local residents and immigrants in Padang Jering Village, as well as finding solutions to these communication barriers. Using qualitative research methods with the type of field research, the study conducted observations and interviews with informants in mid-2020. This study found that cultural elements that influence such as language, religious systems and knowledge. Barriers to intercultural communication between local residents and immigrants are semantic and language barriers. The first attempt to prevent intercultural communication barriers between local residents and immigrants in Padang Jering Village was to use language such as a smile to stay in touch. Second, by using the help of others to become intermediaries to communicate with local residents, including teaching the local language. Third, by using Indonesian when they want to communicate. Researchers reference mutual understanding in culture and other things that have differences, and tolerance in order to communicate smoothly and can avoid barriers to intercultural communication.
Perkuliahan Online dengan Aplikasi WhatsApp dalam Program Belajar dari Rumah dimasa Pandemi Covid-19 Fakultas Dakwah Uin Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi
Authors: Ade Novia Maulana  , Ahdiyat Mahendra
Published: August 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced humans to change behavior in various aspects and various fields, including education. The basic policy carried out by the government for the world of education during the Covid-19 Pandemic is the existence of a study from home policy for all levels of education. This policy changed the way educational institutions conduct the learning process, from face-to-face learning in the classroom to distance learning. Ready or not ready, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced universities that previously were not optimal in preparing and implementing online learning to carry out full implementation. Students and lecturers who previously lacked interest in carrying out online learning were required to conduct online lectures. Because the essence of lectures is a dialogue between students and lecturers or between students and students, then in the implementation of online lectures an application is needed that can guarantee the implementation of the dialogue. Of the many internet facilities for online lectures, the WhatsApp application is one of the recommended options for use in online lectures. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. In collecting the data, this research conducted observations on the whatsapp group. While the data analysis technique of this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of this study are the whatsapp group feature is a good alternative used in the online learning process. There are so many benefits and also students become active in class even though they don't do face-to-face.
Spritualitas dalam Kurikulum Madrasah Aliyah Nurul Ummah Yogyakarta
Authors: Siti Aminah  , Sinta Rahmatil Fadhilah
Published: August 2021

The curriculum is one of the tools to achieve educational goals, and at the same time it is used as a guide in the implementation of the teaching and learning process at various types and levels of schools. The curriculum is the basis for reflecting the philosophy of a nation's view of life, it will be directed to where and how the life of this nation will be in the future, all of which are determined and described in an educational curriculum. Spiritual-based education is able to touch the innermost side of students, namely their hearts or hearts, so that students know and are aware that they were created by God, were born into the world with the task of worship, are able to live gratefully, love fellow humans and other creatures because of God alone, obey and diligent in worship, care for others, respect for parents and teachers. So this article will discuss values ​​and curriculum from the meaning, function, and development of values ​​and curriculum in education science. Regarding the curriculum in schools, the location in this mini research study is at MA Nurul Ummah. This article is a qualitative research. As for the results of his research, MA Nurul Ummah is currently implementing the 2013 curriculum. Authentic assessment in the 2013 curriculum includes attitudes, knowledge and skills competencies. The implementation of the 2013 curriculum currently divides attitude competence into two. The first is a spiritual attitude and the second is a social attitude. The violations that occurred at MA Nurul Ummah in general were not sharia-based or spiritual violations, but disciplinary violations, so the punishment given was an educational matter regarding the student's discipline and points were also given depending on the size of the violation.
The Biblical Ethic of Free Market Exchange
Authors: Degner Jeffery
Published: August 2021

Despite the calls of ‘Christian Socialists’ to bring market forces under the control of the state and its temporal power, the supreme text of Christianity not only supports the existence of free markets, it also prescribes their existence and operation as the normal, God-given means of social interaction. Both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible provide an ethical defense of the market itself, the division of labor, the principle of voluntary exchange, and the condemnation of force, fraud, and coercion. As the introduction of force into society and exchange is always and ever the policy of interventionists and socialists, the aim of this paper is to oppose those doctrines on the grounds of Biblical ethics. This is not to dismiss the pragmatic, historic, or epistemological failings of the interventionists. The dismantling of socialism on these grounds has been thorough and devastating as provided by the Austrian school of economics. This work provides a moral and ethical ground that not only dismisses the socialist agenda, but adds to an already robust body of work that rejects its interventions due to its inefficiencies, failed states, and its pretense of knowledge.
The criminal and administrative type of front running practice and damage to the securities market
Authors: Lins Luís Henrique
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this article is to clarify non-equitable market practices and crimes against the securities market, especially the practice of front running, in addition to point cases in which individuals acted illegally and indicate the damages to the market that this practice has caused. It also explains the possible criminal and administrative sanctions applied to the practice of front running presently in Brazilian law and whether using HTFs is considered a way of front running. The conclusion is that the practice of front running affects the proper functioning of the securities market. It damages the liquidity of assets and the parity of information principle through the inappropriate use of inside information. In addition, there is an appeal for hardening custodial sentences on crimes against the securities market, as it has greater coercive power than regular fines.
STUDI MODA TRANSPORTASI ONLINE GOJEK DAN GRAB DENGAN METODE TOPSIS DI KOTA MAGELANG
Authors: Gishella Bima Satria
Published: August 2021

Persaingan di perusahaan jasa yang semakin ketat menuntut pelaku usaha untuk memberikan kualitas pelayanan yang terbaik agar dapat memenuhi keinginan pelanggan. Pengguna jasa akan merasa puas dengan perusahaan jasa trasportasi online yang telah diberikan sehingga konsumen tidak akan berpaling ke pesaing. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kepuasan pelayanan, peforma, harga dan kemananan konsumen menurut persepsi pengguna Go-Jek dan Grab di Kota Magelang.

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian komparatif. Informasi mengenai penelitian didapatkan dari teknik pengumpulan data yang telah dilakukan terhadap subyek penelitian yaitu pengguna moda transportasi online Go-Jek dan Grab. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah orang yang pernah menggunakan Go-Jek dan Grab, sedangkan sampel kuesioner penelitian adalah 100 responden yang terdiri dari 50 pengguna yang sudah pernah menggunakan jasa transportasi Go-Jek dan 50 pengguna yang sudah pernah menggunakan jasa transportasi Grab. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Technique For Orders Reference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kota Magelang pada 20 Maret 2020.

Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa rata-rata hasil perhitungan penelitian yang sudah dihitung dengan rumus TOPSIS yang diaplikasikan menggunakan software excel untuk merangking alternatif menghasilkan rangking 1 untuk transportasi online Grab dengan nilai preferensi 0.552248142 dan transportasi online Go-jek berada dirangking 2 dengan nilai preferensi 0.447751858.
Electric Energy Potential that can be Produced Using Cattle Manure in the Isparta Region
Authors: YILMAZ Halil İbrahim , GÖNBE Yalçın
Published: August 2021

Today, in order to meet the increasing energy needs, sustainable and renewable energy production methods are needed in addition to the existing energy sources. Especially taking into consideration the husbandry potential of our country, biogas and energy production through the use of animal waste have emerged as an efficient alternative of production. In this study, the amount of electrical energy that can be produced using cattle manure in the Isparta region was calculated. The husbandry data used in these calculations were obtained from the database of the Turkish Statistical Institute. The potential amount of manure that can be obtained from all of the cattle in the Isparta region was determined as 1,117,002.08 tons. The amount of existing potential manure that can be collected and used for electricity generation was determined as 558,501.03 tons. The amount of biogas to be obtained as a result of the use of animal manure in biogas plants was determined as 12,815,682.93 m3. The amount of electrical energy that can be produced by using the obtained biogas was calculated as 60,233.71 MW. This electrical energy, obtained as a result of the calculations, will be able to meet 6.00% of the electricity needs of Isparta Province annually.
Penentuan Rute Transportasi Kendaraan Umum Kota Medan Dengan Menggunakan Nearest Neighbor Method Dan Closed Insertion Method
Authors: Putra Fani Darmawan , Rakhmawati Fibri , Cipta Hendra
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this research to arrange the route of the Medan public transportation system into a graph and find the closest route using a graph. The data used are data on travel routes and travel times public transportation for Terminal Pinang Baris to Terminal Amplas. The results obtained are Medan City Public Transport system  namely KPUM 64, RMC 120 and U-MORINA 138 can be represented in graph  with terminal as a vertex and the walk to connecting each terminal as edge. The calculation results using the nearest neighbor method and closed insertion method can produce different routes between KPUM 48, RMC 120 and U-MORINA 138 which have been operating now. Determining the shortest route by considering the shortest distance does not get jammed.

 

Keywords: Public Transportation, Routing Graph, Nearest Neighbor Method, Closed Insertion Method.
Artificial Intelligence as the New Realm for Online Advertising
Authors: Tahoun Nouran , Taher Ahmed
Published: August 2021

This study explores the utilization of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) in the online advertising process and the impact of using AI in
each stage on overall perceived effectiveness. It also provides a better
understanding of the magnitude of using AI in the four stages of advertising
online: namely, consumer insights, ad creation, media planning and buying, and
ad evaluation. The Process model of AI utilization
in online advertising is the study's conceptual model developed based on
the literature. An online survey is conducted with digital advertisers
worldwide from both agency and client-side. The findings showed that AI is emerging
progressively in the four stages of the data-driven online advertising process.
Moreover, it showed a significant relationship between AI utilization in each
stage and the following one. Using AI in each advertising stage promotes the
perceived effectiveness of the overall online ad process.
FINANCIAL LITERACY AND CONSUMER FINANCIAL WELL-BEING IN GHANA: ANY NEXUS WITH MARCO-ECONOMIC STABILITY?
Authors: Matey Juabin
Published: August 2021

Despite daily efforts to deal with life's
economic issues, most Ghanaians are financially vulnerable. This has made
pursuing lifelong ambitions more difficult. Given these realities, it is
reasonable to believe that financial literacy and consumer financial stability
will be a successful strategy for promoting economic stability. Financial
literacy is pivotal for making informed financial decisions at both the
household and macroeconomic levels. Although disputable, a high human
development index score indicates a country's population is in good health,
knowledgeable, and has a better standard of living. As a result, linking
household decisions to broader policy outcomes becomes increasingly vital. This
research aims to find a link between financial literacy and consumer financial
stability as well as their relationship with macroeconomic stability.
Why there are many cycles of opening and closing of ground during an earthquake?
Authors: Lin Yuhan , Ouyang Jess Lan , Fu Min , Peng Jingli , Tang Man , Liu Qiuyun
Published: August 2021

Both vertical and horizontal components of the strain are common for earthquakes, manifested in the forms of horizontal and upward movements of the earth crust. Horizontal component generates gaps in Point A, and gaps are subsequently closed by horizontal component in Point B. Reiteration of the cycles gives rise to the opening/closing phenomena seen on the ground hit by earthquakes.
Morally questionable actors’ meta-perceptions are accurate but overly positive
Authors: Lees Jeffrey Martin , Young Liane , Waytz Adam
Published: August 2021

We examine how actors think others perceive their morally questionable behavior (moral meta-perception) across a diverse set of real-world moral violations. Utilizing a novel methodology, we solicit written instances of actors’ morally questionable behavior (N_total=135), measure motives and meta-perceptions, then provide these accounts to separate samples of third-party observers (N_total=933), using US convenience and representative samples (N_actor-observer pairs=4,615). We find that morally questionable actors can accurately predict how they are perceived, how they are uniquely perceived relative to the average morally questionable actor, and how they are misperceived. Actors who are better at judging the motives of other morally questionable actors also have more accurate meta-perceptions. Yet accuracy is accompanied by two distinct biases: overestimating the positive perceptions others’ hold, and believing one’s motives are more clearly perceived than they are. These results contribute to a detailed account of the multiple components underlying both accuracy and bias in moral meta-perception.
Sexual Orientation and Neuroanatomy: An MRI Study of Gray Matter Differences in Homosexual, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Women and Men
Authors: Klimaj Victoria , Safron Adam , Sylva David , Rosenthal A.M. , Li Meng , Walter Martin , Bailey Michael
Published: August 2021

In this study, we attempted to replicate past work focusing on differences in neuroanatomical structures between heterosexual and homosexual men and women. We also performed the first analyses of sexual orientation and neuroanatomy to include bisexual men and women. Sex differences in raw subcortical volumes were consistent with past work and a broader literature on sex differences, showing larger raw subcortical volumes in male groups than female groups. However, we did not confirm past findings showing larger raw volumes in heterosexual than in homosexual men in the left thalamus or right thalamus. Additionally, we did not confirm past findings showing thicker cortices in heterosexual men than in homosexual men in visual/occipital areas (right cuneus, right lingual gyrus, right pericalcarine cortex) or a frontal area (right pars triangularis). Exploratory whole-brain analyses revealed several areas of difference between women that may be of interest for future confirmatory research. Bisexual women had smaller volumes in a region of the olfactory tubercule than heterosexual women as well as a thicker right anterior insula region than homosexual women. Homosexual women had smaller volumes in regions of the inferior parietal lobule (IPL) than both heterosexual women and bisexual women. The functional relevance of these brain areas in terms of understanding female sexual orientation is unclear. However, based on these areas, future work may wish to consider the potential social, emotional, attentional, interoceptive, or general reward-related characteristics that may differentiate women with different attraction patterns. In contrast to previous work, no differences were found between groups of men (heterosexual, bisexual, or homosexual) in any of our analyses. Finally, in terms of whole-brain analyses of sex differences, heterosexual women had both thicker cortices and larger (relative to the whole brain) gray matter volume than heterosexual men in the superior frontal gyrus, in contrast to large-scale studies of sex difference. Although statistically significant at a stringent threshold (FWE-corrected), our whole-brain findings should be interpreted and generalized with caution. The heterogeneity of patterns across analyses of sexual orientation and brain structure (and even across studies of sex/gender and brain structure) suggests that findings may potentially depend upon particular sample characteristics, and potentially Type 1 error due to the testing of many different brain areas.
"Enough Is Enough": A Cultural Turn of Youth Activism in Nepal
Authors: Lamichhane Yog Raj
Published: August 2021

On 9 June 2020, most of the national and international media covered the news related to a youth movement organized under the banner "Enough Is Enough" outside the Prime Minister's residence in Nepal. The movement had non-violently resisted the indifference of the government in responding the Covid-19 pandemic. That was completely different from mostly the violent history of youth activism in Nepal, which used to involve in tussling with police, breaking fences, smashing windows, throwing brick and stone, setting a fire, and lightening torches and tires on the street. Disbarring the health protocols regarding the mass gathering, it got momentum and expanded to other urban centers within a week. The protestors appeared enchanting unique slogans, holding creative placards, and singing the national anthem as well as the lyrics of rock and rap music. Observing all, a question emerges concerning the causes behind the shift from the largely practiced aggressive youth movement to the creative, peaceful and musical form of resistance. To respond the question, this study analyzes the purposively selected photos, placards, slogans and music associated to the movement using interpretive approach. Mainly the insights related to popular culture and their associations to politics by Marshall W. Fishwick, John Storey, John Street and Ray B. Browne have been collectively applied as a theoretical framework in the analysis process. As a result, the study has inferred that the integration of popular culture and resistance has altered the movement to non-violence with wider visibility among media and people.
Alveolar bone changes around upper incisors in Class I non extraction patient after orthodontic treatment using cone beam computed tomography
Authors: Tuladhar Wimby , Jaiswal Alok Kumar , Parajuli Umesh , Singh Binita
Published: August 2021

Introduction: The position and movement of incisors play important role in orthodontics. Efficient tooth movement and stable position cannot be ensured without adequate alveolar bone support. The bone loss estimated by traditional radiograph is always less than real bone loss so CBCT is currently best to evaluate bone changes. The purpose of this study was to use CBCT to evaluate and compare changes in alveolar bone thickness and Vertical alveolar bone height around maxillary anterior teeth of Class I malocclusion patient after orthodontic treatment.
Materials and Method: Forty patients with Class I occlusion between ages of 12 to 18 years were selected. The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and lateral cephalograms were taken before treatment (T0) and after treatment (T1). The lateral cephalograms were used to assess the change in tooth inclination whereas CBCT was used to assess the alveolar bone change. All the data were statistically analyzed using paired sample t-test and independent sample test.
Result: Significant changes in alveolar bone thickness and vertical bone height were found on the palatal surface of the anterior teeth compared to that of labial surface with significant change in tooth inclination.
Conclusion: Based on the results, we can conclude that the palatal alveolar bone loss and vertical bone loss was greater than that of the labial alveolar bone.
Metallurgical Principles
Authors: Bauser Martin
Published: August 2021

This chapter explains the basic terminology and principles of metallurgy as they apply to extrusion. It begins with an overview of crystal structure in metals and alloys, including crystal defects and orientation. This is followed by sections discussing the development of the continuous cast microstructure of aluminum and copper alloys. The discussion provides information on billet and grain segregation and defects in continuous casting. The chapter then discusses the processes involved in the deformation of pure metals and alloys at room temperature. Next, it describes the characteristics of pure metals and alloys at higher temperatures. The processes involved in extrusion are then covered. The chapter provides details on how the toughness and fracture characteristics of metals and alloys affect the extrusion process. The weld seams in hollow profiles, the production of composite profiles, and the processing of composite materials, as well as the extrusion of metal powders, are discussed. The chapter ends with a discussion on the factors that define the extrudability of metallic materials and how these attributes are characterized.
Machinery and Equipment for Direct and Indirect Hot Extrusion
Authors: Groos Horst
Published: August 2021

The machinery and equipment required for rod and tube extrusion is determined by the specific extrusion process. This chapter provides a detailed description of the design requirements and principles of machinery and equipment for direct and indirect hot extrusion. It then covers the presses and auxiliary equipment for tube extrusion, induction furnaces for billet processing, handling systems for copper and aluminum alloy products, extrusion cooling systems, and age-hardening ovens. Next, the chapter describes the principles and applications of equipment for the production of aluminum and copper billets. Then, it focuses on process control in both direct and indirect hot extrusion of aluminum alloys without lubrication. The chapter describes the technology of electrical and electronic controls in the extrusion process. It ends with a discussion on the factors that influence the productivity and quality of the products in the extrusion process and methods for process optimization.
Quality Management in Extrusion
Authors: Smolarek Detlef
Published: August 2021

The aim of every extrusion plant is the efficient production of competitive products that meet the appropriate quality requirements. This chapter discusses the processes involved in the selection and introduction of a quality management system, along with its application, advantages, and disadvantages. It describes the process chain for order processing within the quality circle and provides information on product liability legal issues. In addition, the chapter discusses the processes involved in quality control, along with its organization, responsibilities, audits, and testing.
Cтатистические методы в маркетинге проекта: монография, [электронное издание сетевого распространения] / М.В. Богданова, Л.С. Паршинцева, В.Г. Богданова, А.А. Паршинцев. Государственный университет управления. – М.: «КДУ», «Добросвет», 2021. – 110 с.
Authors: Богданова Марина Валерьевна , Паршинцева Лидия Сергеевна , Богданова Виктория Геннадьевна , Паршинцев Александр Александрович
Published: August 2021

В монографии рассматриваются основные статистические (математические) методики, методы, модели и алгоритмы, а также их применение для маркетинга проекта. Предназначен для магистрантов, аспирантов, докторантов и соискателей ученых степеней кандидата и доктора наук, также может быть полезным для преподавателей и специалистов-практиков в области маркетинга проекта.
Folding of Levator Palpebrae Superioris Muscle to Correct Blepharoptosis Caused by Overuse of Eyes in Young People: A Case Report
Authors: Zhimin Ni , Luheng Zhou , Zhimin Ni
Published: August 2021

Young people are more and more likely to suffer from conjunctivitis because of the increasing use of electronic products. After conjunctivitis is cured, there will be secondary ptosis which will be corrected by surgery. During the operation, we found that the aponeurosis of upper eyelid has become weak and partially ruptured, so we used, folding to repair the aponeurosis of upper eyelid to achieve better treatment effect.
Impact of Student Satisfaction Index Model on Quality Assessment of Higher Education: Mediating Role of Student Satisfaction
Authors: Jamil Sofia
Published: August 2021

In today's education industry, more and more Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are emerging, where students have a lot of options in opting for the best intuition, which they perceive would fulfil their educational needs and requirements. Both public and private HEIs are constantly evolving their services for the students. This study examine the 'Explanatory Model' which explored the Student Satisfaction Index (SSI) and try to evaluate the student satisfaction level. The software Statistical packages for social sciences is used to test the proposed hypotheses. These HEIs should explore and formulate new and innovative strategies to attract, retain and establish good relationships with students in order to establish or keep their competitive edge in the education industry. This study concluded that 'Perceived Quality' along with other factors, influenced students' satisfaction and loyalty.
Effect of the height of reinforced concrete layer on the mechanical properties of functionally graded concrete incorporating fly ash and polypropylene fiber
Authors: Luan Vo Minh , Trinh Bui Phuong , Viet Dang Quoc , Phuoc Huynh Trong
Published: August 2021

The present research aims to investigate the influence of the ratio of reinforced concrete layer height to total height (h/H) on the mechanical properties of functionally graded concrete (FGC) containing fly ash (Fa) and polypropylene (PP) fiber. All FGC samples were prepared with a constant water-to-cementitious materials ratio of 0.36 and ordinary Portland cement was replaced with Fa at 20% by mass. The reinforcement layer of FGC was enhanced with PP fiber inclusion (0.3% by volume of concrete). The effect of various h/H ratios of 0.25, 0.50, and 0.75 on the mechanical properties of the FGC samples was evaluated. The results show that flexural strength, flexural toughness, and compressive strength values of the FGC with PP fiber were higher than those of FGC without PP fiber at the age of 28 days regardless of Fa replacement. The experimental results also pointed out that the FGC samples prepared using an h/H ratio of 0.50 were beneficial in terms of mechanical properties.
Effect of uniform temperature load on design of long reinforced concrete structures without expansion joints
Authors: Hoan Pham Thai , Tuan Nguyen Minh
Published: August 2021

This study presents an investigation on the design of long reinforced concrete (RC) structures subjected to uniform temperature load by considering three RC frame building models with different lengths of 45 m, 135 m, and 270 m using Etabs. The uniform temperature load is considered being the change from the annual average highest to lowest air temperature at the construction site in the case of unavailable temperature data of concrete. The analysis results indicate that the uniform temperature load mainly influences on the internal forces of RC members at storey 1 and slightly effects on the internal forces of RC members at storey 2. For short-length RC structures, the effect of temperature load can be ignored in the design of RC elements, whereas it must be taken into account in design of slab, beams and some column positions at storey 1 of medium-length and long RC structures without expansion joints. For the present RC frame building models, the required slab reinforcement in long direction increases about 33.4% for medium-length RC structures (135 m) and about 48.2% for long RC structures (270 m) without expansion joints. The required reinforcement for positive moment at mid-span increases from 33.7 to 39.4%, whereas the total required reinforcement for negative moment at the supports of beams increases from 19.4 to 34.9% in long direction of 270 m long RC structures without expansion joints due to uniform temperature load. Column design of long RC structures without expansion joints under uniform temperature load must be concerned, especially for columns in the corners.
Experimental investigation and analytical modeling of the crack width effect on the fire performance of carbon textile-reinforced concrete composite
Authors: Tien Tran Manh , Vu Xuan Hong , Ferrier Emmanuel , Tho Pham Duc , Loan Bui Thi
Published: August 2021

In comparison with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite, the textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) presents stability in mechanical performance at elevated temperatures thanks to a thermal protection layer by the cementitious matrix. This paper presents the experimental characterization and analytical modeling for fire performance of carbon TRC under the thermomechanical regime at constant tensile force. The carbon TRC is manufactured from the cementitious matrix with good thermal properties (refractory matrix) and the reinforcement of carbon textiles. In the experiment, the ultimate strength of the carbon TRC specimen was firstly identified from the direct tensile tests at ambient temperature. Afterwards, in the thermomechanical regime, the fire performance of carbon TRC specimens according to 5 loading levels ranging from 10% to 75% related to its ultimate strength was determined. As a result, the effect of crack appearance on this thermomechanical performance was highlighted and analyzed. For the analytical modeling, a model was calibrated with the experimental results to predict the fire performance of carbon TRC by taking into account the effect of crack width.
An effective high-order element for analysis of two-dimensional linear problem using SBFEM
Authors: Chung Nguyen Van , Him Nguyen Thanh , Khiem Bui Quoc , Tien Pham Ngoc
Published: August 2021

The scaled boundary finite element method (SBFEM) is a semi-analytical method, whose versatility, accuracy, and efficiency are not only equal to, but potentially better than the finite element method and the boundary element method for certain problems. This paper investigates the possibility of using an efficient high-order polynomial element in the SBFEM to form the approximation in the circumferential direction. The governing equations are formulated from the classical linear elasticity theory via the SBFEM technique. The scaled boundary finite element equations are formulated within a general framework integrating the influence of the distributed body source, mixed boundary conditions, contributions the side face with either prescribed surface load or prescribed displacement. The position of scaling center is considered for modeling problem. The proposed method is evaluated by solving two-dimensional linear problem. A selected set of results is reported to demonstrate the accuracy and convergence of the proposed method for solving problems in general boundary conditions.
Effect of loading rate on flexural behavior of concrete and reinforced concrete beams
Authors: Hieu Nguyen Trung , Tuan Nguyen Van
Published: August 2021

The elasto-plastic characteristics of plain concrete are inevitably affected by the loading rate. This paper presents an experimental investigation on the effect of loading rate on flexural behavior of concrete and reinforced concrete (RC) beams, which was carried out with Walter+bai electro-hydraulic servo system. Three-point bending tests on 100 × 100 × 400 mm prismatic concrete samples and 80 × 120 × 1100 mm RC beams with different displacement controlled loading rates of 0.01 mm/min, 0.1 mm/min, and 3 mm/min were imposed. Based on the test results, the effects of loading rates on the load-displacement curve, cracking, and ultimate load-carrying capacities of RC beams were evaluated.
BIM application for analyzing impacts of construction parameters on energy use and energy costs in buildings
Authors: Ngo Ngoc-Tri , Lam Ngo Dinh Khoa , Hieu Bui Minh , Hang Nguyen Thi Thu , Ha Tang Thu , Thoa Phan Thi Hoai
Published: August 2021

Energy-saving solutions in buildings in Vietnam are a great concern for sustainable development nowadays. However, energy-efficient and cost-saving designs based on the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and building energy analysis are still limited. This study aims to provide energy-efficient and cost-saving designs for buildings by performing the cloud-based building energy simulation. Particularly, the analysis of the impact of changing building parameters on energy consumption and energy cost was performed in this study. Considered building parameters includes building orientation, wall construction, window-to-wall ratio (WWR), lighting efficiency, daylighting and occupancy controls, and, heating ventilation, and air conditioning system. The findings of the study can facilitate building designers, building owners or investors can obtain the best solution for designing the buildings. The first contribution of the study, to provide an in-depth analysis of the impact of the building parameters of energy cost and energy consumption. The second contribution is to contribute to the domain knowledge promotion of the digital transformation in the construction industry.
Evaluation of punching shear capacity of two-way RC slabs without transverse reinforcement according to different provisions
Authors: Vinh Tran Xuan , Hieu Nguyen Trung , Dat Pham Xuan , Hung Nguyen Manh
Published: August 2021

Currently, RC flat slabs are being used commonly because of their advantages. Punching shear failure is one of the governing failure modes of RC flat slabs without column capital and drop panels. In this paper, the provisions for predicting the punching shear capacity of two-way reinforced concrete (RC) flat slabs without shear reinforcement including ACI 318-19, Eurocode 2 and TCVN 5574:2018 provisions are reviewed by mean of considering the influences of the main parameters (effective depth, compressive strength of concrete, loaded area, reinforcement ratio). A total of 169 test results collected from the literature were used to compare with the provisions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of applicability of predicting the punching shear capacity of two-way RC flat slabs according to these provisions. The comparison results indicated that the Eurocode 2 provision provides the most accurate prediction of punching shear capacity of two-way RC flat slabs.
On the prospects for the development of the state and law in the Russian federation (On the example of the Prosecutor's Office). V.N. Galuzo. Power of the prosecutor in the Russian Federation. Part IV. Revival of Law
Authors: Redkous Vladimir M.
Published: August 2021

The review not only draws attention to the results of a monographic study of the patterns of state and law development in the Russian Federation (since 1991) (on the example of the Prosecutor's office), but also evaluates them.
A true study of a benevolent state. S.N. Baburin. Moral State. Russian view on the values of constitutionalism
Authors: Zagorov Orlin
Published: August 2021

This article is the author's reflections on the problems of humanism, morality, and traditional culture in connection with the concept of a Moral State put forward by Professor S.N. Baburin. The role of the spirituality of the Slavic peoples and their contribution to the strengthening of European cultural identity is considered. The author argues the importance of the conclusion that the virtue of the state as its internal quality in itself turns the state into a guarantor of virtue as a universal value and the validity of the thesis that the values of both Orthodox Christianity and Slavic spirituality represent a solid foundation of a Moral State. The author sees in the Moral State a mechanism for the harmonious combination of the spirit of the revolution with the revolution of the spirit.
Development of Transferable Competencies in Academic Programs at King Saud University
Authors: Saad Al-Qahtani Norah
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT The study aims to identify the most important transferable competencies that academic programmes develop among students at King Saud University (KSU) and determine the most prominent methods of their development from their perspectives. It also intends to reveal differences that could be attributed to the variables of gender and academic discipline. A descriptive and analytical approach was used. 387 students from the scientific and humanitarian disciplines were chosen using the stratified random method. Results show that the most important transferable competencies that the academic programmes at KSU develop among their students are professionalism/ work ethics, teamwork/collaboration and digital technology. The most prominent methods of their development are project-based and problem-solving learning, immersion in the professional environment and active learning. No statistically significant differences are observed in the average responses of the participants attributed to the gender variable while there are significant differences ascribed to the academic discipline variable for scientific disciplines.
MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR LOMPAT JAUH DENGAN LATIHAN LOMPAT TALI : PENELITIAN TINDAKAN KELAS PADA KELAS VIII.2 SMPN 5 KOTA CIREBON
Authors: Rusmantri Rusmantri
Published: August 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk lebih memperbaiki pembelajaran lompat jauh dalam upaya meningkatkan hasil belajar terutama hasil lompatan yang optimal. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang dilaksanakan di SMPN 5 Kota Cirebon tahun ajaran 2012/2013 pada siswa kelas VIII.2 dengan jumlah siswa 25 (Dua kelas RSBI). Hasil penelitian pembelajaran lompat jauh dengan latihan lompat tali menunjukkan adanya peningkatan hasil belajar yang dibuktikan dengan peningkatan rata-rata nilai teknik lompat jauh dari 57,24 menjadi 84,20 atau meningkat 47,1 %, ketuntasan belajar mencapai 100 % dan hasil jarak lompatan dari rata-rata meningkat 51,96 % dari rata-rata jarak 257,6 cm. menjadi 391,3 cm.  Dari segi sikap, siswa termotivasi menerima konsep latihan kekuatan dengan skipping karena merasa senang dan gembira yang ditunjukkan dengan keaktifan siswa pada setiap tahapan pembelajaran. Dengan demikian Semakin tinggi frekuensi dan intensitas pengulangan maka akan semakin tinggi pula hasil kemampuan teknik dan hasil lompatan yang diperoleh.
Felling trees, furthering malaria: links between deforestation and disease in developing nations
Authors: Austin Kelly
Published: August 2021

Malaria represents a leading illness and cause of death throughout areas of the Global South. Since malaria is transmitted through the bite of the Anopheles mosquito, environmental conditions are paramount in understanding malaria vulnerabilities. A burgeoning area of research connects anthropogenic deforestation and subsequent land-use changes to the expansion of mosquito habitats and malaria outbreaks. This paper explores those literatures, and also examines the drivers of deforestation in the Global South to demonstrate how population pressures, agricultural production, and rural migration patterns underlie motivations for deforestation and land transformation in poorer countries.
Environment, poverty and the steady state economy
Authors: Lianos Theodore
Published: August 2021

Environmental degradation and inequality of income and wealth are two major global problems at the present time. This paper suggests that a steady state economy offers solutions for both problems. It argues that if the world population is drastically reduced and remains constant at a low level ecological balance can be achieved and, at the same time, income distribution will be greatly improved. The basis of this argument is that a smaller population will reduce the use of natural resources for production and consumption and at the same time reduce the supply of labor and thus increase wages. Also, a brief review of the idea of the steady state economy from the ancient philosophers to modern writers is provided.
Could humanity’s hoofprint overwhelm nature?
Authors: Lymbery Philip
Published: August 2021

Humanity’s global footprint is greatly affected by food and the way it is produced. Agriculture already occupies nearly half the useable land surface of the planet – 80% of which is devoted to meat and dairy. As an equation, humanity’s footprint has three components: the number of consumers multiplied by the amount consumed multiplied by the way those resources were produced. Future sustainability relies on addressing all three components of humanity’s footprint: population, consumption and method of production. Global action is therefore needed to alleviate poverty, address overconsumption of livestock products and move food systems to regenerative forms of conservation agriculture.
Measuring net environmental impact from population growth and alternative energy
Authors: Edwards Travis
Published: August 2021

Existing research on the relationship between economic growth and environmental impact has produced mixed results. Also, there has been a lack of attention on the effect of population, and per capita measures are used rather than total pollution. To address this gap, we analyze the role of population and alternative energy on the environment using total carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) in the United States. We propose a new model integrating population demographics into the Environmental Kuznets Curve, and then apply this framework to an empirical analysis. The effect of population and immigration on total CO2 is estimated, as well as the level of alternative energy use required to overcome increasing environmental pressure. Results suggest population and immigration growth may lead to an increase in total CO2 growth, but alternative energy may lower total CO2 growth after a threshold. Further, immigration and total CO2 growth exhibit a nonlinear relationship.
Marx, population and freedom
Authors: Roche Julian
Published: August 2021

Marxists have long moved beyond a perception of Marx as a Promethean ecological vandal. Yet those disputing his environmental credentials are generally united in deploring the unhappy history of population control. They implicitly accept the idea of currently forecast future population levels as consistent with a Marxist view of human emancipation. This assumption should be challenged, on the basis of what resources a truly unalienated future may require in order to achieve real freedom for each future individual.
Post-materialism as a basis for achieving environmental sustainability
Authors: Booth Douglas
Published: August 2021

A recent article in this journal, 'Achieving a Post-Growth Green Economy', argued that a turn to post-material values by younger generations may be setting the stage for a more environmentally friendly, post-growth green global economy. To expand the foundations for the possible emergence of such an economy, the current article offers empirical evidence from the World Values Survey for the propositions that individual post-material values and experiences leads to (1) a reduction in consumption-oriented activities, (2) a shift to more environmentally friendly forms of life that include living at higher, more energy efficient urban densities, (3) having families with fewer children, and (4) greater political support for environmental improvement. Such behavioral shifts provide a foundation for a no-growth, or even a negative-growth, economy among the affluent nations of the world leading to declining rates of energy and materials throughput to the benefit of a healthier global biosphere.
Two Annes, Many Annes: A Writer’s Reflection on Reading Anne of Green Gables and The Diary of a Young Girl
Authors: Fishbane Melanie J.
Published: August 2021

L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables and Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl are books that many read when they are young. This essay is a reflection on how reading and studying these two books influenced my writing life and process. It compares the authors’ approaches to life-writing and revision, giving a brief comparison of each, and analyzes how this type of exploration offers a deeper understanding of how these authors approached their writing as well as how their work could be used as mentor texts for other writers.