bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing physically based and distributed hydrological model calibration through internal state variable constraints
Authors: Talbot Frédéric , Sylvain Jean-Daniel , Drolet Guillaume , Poulin Annie , Arsenault Richard
Published: November 2024

Abstract. This study investigates the effectiveness of various calibration approaches within the Water Balance Simulation Model (WaSiM) to enhance the representation of hydrological variables. We assess the impact of three distinct configurations: Baseline (BL), Physical Groundwater Model (GW), and Physical Groundwater with Recharge Calibration (GW-RC) on the representation of hydrological variables. The analysis demonstrates that while traditional calibration primarily enhances streamflow prediction, integrating recharge and groundwater dynamics significantly refines the model’s ability to depict subsurface processes. The GW-RC configuration, with minimal emphasis on recharge in the objective function, shows a marked improvement in representing both the spatial and seasonal variability of groundwater recharge, suggesting that even small and targeted calibration adjustments can significantly enhance the accuracy and realism of model outputs. Although this approach may reduce the model’s flexibility in mirroring observed streamflow, it enhances the precision with which other hydrological processes are represented, providing a more accurate reflection of watershed dynamics. Our findings underscore the importance of multi-variable calibration frameworks, which incorporate both streamflow and internal hydrological variables, in developing robust models capable of adapting to anticipated hydrological shifts due to climate change. This approach provides a more accurate reflection of watershed dynamics and offers valuable insights for calibration strategies in hydrological modelling, water resource management and climate adaptation strategies.
Generalised drought index: a novel multi-scale daily approach for drought assessment
Authors: Martins Careto João António , Cardoso Rita Margarida , Russo Ana , André Lima Daniela Catarina , Matos Soares Pedro Miguel
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Drought is a complex climatic phenomenon characterised by water scarcity and is recognised as the most widespread and insidious natural hazard, posing significant challenges to ecosystems and human society. In this study, we propose a new daily based index for characterising droughts, which involves standardising precipitation and/or precipitation minus potential evapotranspiration (PET) data. The new index proposed here, the generalised drought index (GDI), is computed for the entire period available from the Iberian Gridded Dataset (1971 to 2015). Comparative assessments are conducted against the daily Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI), the Standardised Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI), and a simple Z-Score standardisation of climatic variables. Seven different accumulation periods are considered (7, 15, 30, 90, 180, 360, and 720 d) with three drought levels: moderate, severe, and extreme. The evaluation focuses mainly on the direct comparison amongst indices in terms of their ability to conform to the standard normal distribution, added value assessment using the distribution added value (DAV), and a simple bias difference for drought characteristics. Results reveal that the GDI, together with the SPI and SPEI, follows the standard normal distribution. In contrast, the Z-Score index depends on the original distribution of the data. The daily time step of all indices allows the characterisation of flash droughts, with the GDI demonstrating added value when compared to the SPI and SPEI for the shorter and longer accumulations, with a positive DAV up to 35 %. Compared to the Z-Score, the GDI shows expected greater gains, particularly at lower accumulation periods, with the DAV reaching 100 %. Furthermore, the spatial extent of drought for the 2004–2005 event is assessed. All three indices generally provide similar representations, except for the Z-Score, which exhibits limitations in capturing extreme drought events at lower accumulation periods. Overall, the findings suggest that the new index offers improved performance and comparatively adds value to similar indices with a daily time step.
Temporal shift in groundwater fauna in southwestern Germany
Authors: Koch Fabien , Blum Philipp , Stein Heide , Fuchs Andreas , Hahn Hans Jürgen , Menberg Kathrin
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Groundwater is an important source of freshwater; drinking water; and service water for irrigation, industrial and geothermal uses. It is also the largest terrestrial freshwater biome in the world. In many areas, this habitat is naturally or anthropogenically threatened. This study uses long-term groundwater data from southwestern Germany to identify shifts in groundwater fauna due to natural or anthropogenic impacts. Comprehensive analysis of metazoan groundwater fauna and abiotic parameters from 16 monitoring wells over 2 decades revealed no overall temporal trends in faunal abundance or biodiversity (in terms of number of species) and no significant large-scale trends in abiotic parameters. While 9 wells out of 16 show stable ecological and hydrochemical conditions at a local level, the remaining wells exhibit shifting or fluctuating faunal parameters. At some locations, these temporal changes are linked to natural causes, such as decreasing dissolved oxygen contents or fluctuating temperatures. A multivariate PHATE (Potential of Heat-diffusion for Affinity-based Trajectory Embedding) analysis suggests that, beside the hydrogeological setting, varying contents of sediment and detritus impact faunal abundance. By examining aerial images of the surroundings of individual wells, we found that anthropogenic impacts, such as construction sites and surface sealing, can cause significant shifts in groundwater fauna and changes in the ecological status in positive as well as negative direction. However, variable faunal compositions and abundances were also observed for sites with very stable abiotic conditions in anthropogenically less affected areas such as the Black Forest. These findings indicate that hydro(geo)logical changes and surface conditions, such as land use, should be assessed in line with hydrochemical parameters to better understand changes in groundwater fauna. Accordingly, reference sites for natural conditions in ecological assessment and biomonitoring schemes for groundwater protection should be selected carefully.
The World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) over Spain
Authors: Navarro Enrique A. , Portí Jorge A. , Salinas Alfonso , Toledo-Redondo Sergio , Segura-García Jaume , Castilla Aida , Montagud-Camps Víctor , Albert Inmaculada
Published: November 2024

Abstract. The World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) operates a distributed network of stations which detect lightning signals at a planetary scale. Very high currents from lightning strokes radiate strong very low frequency signals in the 6–22 kHz band, which are detected up to 10 000 km away by the WWLLN stations and which are used to determine the time and position of the lightning stroke detected by triangulation, similarly to global positioning systems. Studies of the performance of the WWLLN in different areas around the world have already been reported in the literature, but similar studies for west European regions are still unavailable. This work presents a study to determine the detection efficiency and location accuracy of the WWLLN over Spain by comparing its data with those of the Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, during 2012 taken as the ground truth. The study provides a detection efficiency for the WWLLN of around 29 % and a location accuracy of between 2 and 3 km. The efficiency for high-energy strokes is considerably higher. A study of four subregions with different geographical features is also considered. The peak current distribution of lightning events in these regions is obtained, and a possible link to the WWLLN performance is discussed. Finally, an application of the WWLLN data for three major storms in 2020, 2021, and 2022 in the Mediterranean area of Spain demonstrates that the WWLLN is well suited for tracking the time evolution of adverse meteorological phenomena.
The study of riparian areas in tourism: toward a conceptual framework of riparian tourism
Authors: Dahal Rajiv , Chakraborty Shamik
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Riparian areas serve as interfaces between terrestrial and aquatic (including glaciers and glacial lakes) ecosystems, playing a crucial role in shaping landscapes, supporting flora and fauna diversity, and supporting human communities. Thus, riparian areas maintain ecological, cultural, and socio-economic resilience, enriching communities dependent on these ecosystems. Riparian areas are of great ecological value and have immense potential for tourism. However, the touristic value of riparian zones has largely remained unexplored and is confined mainly to the area of river-based recreational activities. This paper proposes “riparian tourism” as a holistic and sustainable form of tourism that encompasses both consumptive and non-consumptive forms of tourism. The exploration of the subject and the conceptualization of this potentially globally appealing form of tourism have the potential to offer entrepreneurial and touristic opportunities, especially for local communities, thereby ensuring not only ecological but also socio-economic benefits. The paper delves into creating a conceptual framework for riparian tourism, e.g. cryo-tourism. The research in this sense contributes greatly to increasing the discourse on sustainable tourism and emphasizes the urgency to incorporate tourism and conservation actions in riparian areas which are greatly impacted by the changing climate.
Trends in the Use of Augmented Reality in Character Development within Local Wisdom in Schools: A Bibliometric Study
Authors: Indrawan Putu Eka , Parwati Ni Nyoman , Tegeh I Made , Sudatha I Gde Wawan
Published: November 2024

This paper provides a thorough assessment and analysis of prior research literature. The objective of this review is to ascertain the disparities in research about the Application of Augmented Reality in character development and to determine the best actions to continue this research. This goal is achieved through bibliometric analysis and descriptive content. The keywords "Augmented reality" and "character" were Derived from the Scopus research database for bibliometric analysis. Publications from 2014 to 2024 can only be accessed. The data indicate a substantial rise in the amount Investigation carried out on the application of augmented reality in character development. Specifically, there were 22 papers published in 2022, marking the largest amount of studies and citations was documented during that year. The IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics journal is the most cited source. Quantitative methods are used more often than qualitative methods. Methods such as Descriptive Statistical Analysis and Regression Analysis are the most frequently used, with fifty and forty-five occurrences, respectively. This research could be a valuable reference for other academics exploring the implementation of augmented reality in character analysis. Moreover, the presence of research deficiencies can motivate other scholars to confront these deficiencies with the aim of enhancing the utilization of augmented reality in the cultivation of character in children.
Digital Risk Management: A Study of How Firms Mitigate Digital Risks and Threats
Authors: John Byju , Ghate Atul Dattatraya
Published: November 2024

The banking industry has seen a sharp rise in the use of AI services over the last ten years, which has improved client satisfaction and efficiency. The machine learning (ML), one of artificial intelligence's primary building blocks, has caused a paradigm change in the banking services sector. Every new technology that is introduced carries with it new threats. Finding such hazards is only the first step; you also need to analyse, evaluate, treat, regulate, and keep an eye on them. Risk is characterised by three elements: the possibility of loss, the unpredictability of the result, and the necessity of making a decision. According to this concept, a risk management strategy should be divided into three stages to address risks: planning ahead, carrying out risk management tasks, and maintaining and enhancing risk management. The first two stages could appear self-evident. But it's critical to recognise that risk management is a continuous process that requires constant attention. Continuous risk management is intended to avert issues, enhance product quality, make better use of available resources, and foster teamwork.
Perspectives of Generative AI in the Context of Digital Transformation of Society, Audio-Visual Media and Mass Communication: Instrumentalism, Ethics and Freedom
Authors: Pecheranskyi Igor , Oliinyk Oksana , Medvedieva Alla , Danyliuk Volodymyr , Hubernator Olena
Published: November 2024

2022 is called the year of “generative AI,” and the increased interest in ChatGPT in 2023 proves not just a sign of the popularity of neural networks among the mass audience but rather a trend. The number and quality of neural network models are growing, accelerating the digital transformation of society and its subsystems towards a new paradigm – Society 5.0. In this study, the authors analyze the functional potential of generative AI in the fields of social development, mass communication, and audiovisual media and identify several serious ethical challenges and dilemmas directly related to the operationalization of this digital technology. Along with the techno-optimistic concepts of “digital happiness” and “super smart society” and the excitement of fast and efficient operation of technologies using FM and LLM, even the most progressive adherents of Society 5.0 do not deny the existence of a number of risks to society and humans generated by AI, among other things. It goes about the threat of rapid and convincing multiplication of fake news and narratives, excessive dependence, the risk of copyright infringement and related ethical dilemmas, challenges to freedom of creativity, the instrumentalization of intellectual and artistic (including audiovisual) practices, digital manipulation of consciousness, and social exclusion associated with the deformation of the existential foundations of human life and communication.
The Impact of Teacher Leadership Traits on Student Success: A Correlational Study
Authors: Prabahar I. Benjamin , Jerome V. Bastin , Kaviarasu S. John , Mariadoss S. , Anbarasu M. , Xavier S. Basil
Published: November 2024

In modern education, teachers act as mentors, helping students achieve their goals rather than just delivering knowledge. This study explores how teachers' leadership traits influence students' academic and social success, particularly in enhancing motivation and self-esteem. The study aims to assess the impact of teacher leadership on student self-esteem, examine the link between leadership traits and student achievement, and identify key elements of effective teaching. Using a correlational research design, data was collected from 400 participants, including 40 teachers and 100 students in grades 9–11 from various Chennai schools. Instruments like Rubinstein's self-assessment test and A. A. Rean's "Motivation for Success" questionnaire measured student motivation and leadership qualities. A strong link was found between teacher leadership qualities and student success. In classes where 58% of teachers displayed strong leadership skills, 64% of students were highly motivated, while only 35% of students in classes with less experienced teachers showed high motivation. Academic performance and self-esteem these skills can bee boosted with the significance of teacher leadership in student outcomes. One of the vital qualities for student success is teacher leadership. Educational institutions can create environments that support both academic achievement and personal growth by improving these skills.
Managing Digital Transformation: Analysing Digitalization of How Firms Attract, Retain, and Develop Digital Skills
Authors: Khalikova Rakhbar , Musaeva Umida , Djuraeva Nilufar , Jumanazarov Umid , Sadriddinova Feruza , Khujakulov Akbar , Sattorova Zilola
Published: November 2024

Businesses' and people' online activities are made possible by the continuous and widespread digitisation of today's society. Businesses sell their goods and services, and people deal with them and with each other. Online interactions between businesses and consumers (documented in digital trail data, or the digital footprints users leave on different digital platforms that contain information about their activities) have the potential to generate significant innovation for the businesses involved. Reaching this kind of value creation is no easy feat, since it is hard to even gather digital trail data due to its massive volume of generation. Furthermore, a company's ability to process and appropriate information rather than the quantity of information produced in their environment limits how innovative they may be. As a result, businesses require methods for managing the vast amounts of digital trace data and other types of accessible data, including collecting, screening, processing, analysing, and utilising the data. It is evident that every type of digital trail data serves a purpose. For instance, a post on social media shares some information with a larger audience, and a user who posts a request for assistance in a forum participates in a conversation with a group of professionals who have the same interests. Digital trail data, however, can also offer thorough logs of online activity, which could promote creativity and novel approaches. Businesses must proactively develop plans for making the most of these resources.
Un posible futuro: Reflexiones y propuestas entorno al syllabus para el curso de prompts en las enseñanzas de música en la Academia Superior de Madrid curso 2088/89. Universidad Continental de Occidente
Authors: Sáez Laclave Altamira
Published: November 2024

Centrándonos en un salto temporal de varias décadas en este artículo tratamos de estimular la imaginación a partir del conocimiento de las tendencias actuales en la educación artística y su papel en la sociedad. Las tensiones entre cualificación, socialización y subjetivación presentes en el proceso educativo, el papel de la digitalización en los cambios sociales, los debates en torno a los cambios curriculares en la escuela del futuro y el papel de la imaginación y la corporeidad en la definición de arte son los temas que estructuran este supuesto artículo del futuro en el que una profesora de música redacta un informe sobre el currículo de un curso obligatorio en una escuela de enseñanzas artísticas superiores.
Latencias de la imagen estadística
Authors: Albalat Roc
Published: November 2024

El ensayo explora las genealogías que relacionan los actuales sistemas de visión por computadora y de generación de imágenes mediante inteligencia artificial con los usos de la fotografía en las investigaciones científicas del siglo diecinueve. Tomando como casos de estudio las imágenes obtenidas por Étienne-Jules Marey y Francis Galton, el audiovisual fomenta el análisis de las latencias o mutaciones culturales que manifiestan las imágenes operativas de ambas épocas.
Arte, diseño y cultura digital
Authors: García Angulo Marta , Garcia Angulo Ana
Published: November 2024

Este monográfico nace de un ciclo de actividades permanentes en torno a las prácticas creativas digitales promovido por el laboratorio ciudadano Medialab Prado llamado #EDCD Encuentros de Diseño y Cultura Digital que estuvo activo de 2013 a 2021. El número plantea la discusión sobre las implicaciones de la cultura digital para la práctica de las artes y el diseño, además de una aproximación epistemológica de la colaboración ciudadana como espacio de co-creación artística, los laboratorios ciudadanos, las utopías artísticas para el cambio social y los proyectos tecnológicos y artísticos vinculados. Analizamos la capacidad del #EDCD y, por extensión, de Medialab Prado, para conectar a las comunidades creativas con los desarrollos tecnológicos emergentes y escenarios donde se promueve una cultura crítica y comprometida con la idea de que el diseño y el arte pueden y deben ser herramientas para la transformación social.
Fastening of Near-contour Soil Rocks, Taking into Account the State of the Mountain Range Around the Working
Authors:   NPJSC «Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University», DEMIN Vladimir , ABEUOV Yerkebulan ,   NPJSC «Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University», DVUZHILOVA Svetlana ,   NPJSC «Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University», TANEKEYEVA Gaukhar ,   NPJSC «Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University»
Published: November 2024

The maintenance of excavation workings will also require significant repair costs both before and after they are put into operation, especially in the zone of influence of stoping operations. Maintaining and increasing the volume of underground coal mining is possible only if there is a highly efficient technology for conducting and maintaining development workings. The purpose of the research was to evaluate the stability control parameters of the contours of mine workings, fixed with anchor bolting, in order to create a technology for intensive and safe excavation of excavation workings based on the identified patterns of behavior of adjacent rock masses. The idea of the approach is to use the technogenic stress-strain state to develop an effective technology for fastening the near-contour rock mass. The mechanism of deformation, displacement and collapse of rocks in a structurally disturbed heterogeneous rock mass was studied to assess the state of the rock mass around mine workings. A technology for fastening near-contour soil rocks has been developed, taking into account the state of the rock mass around the working, and the parameters for the operation of rock bolts in mines for fixing rods in workings in order to ensure the safety of mining operations in the mines of the Karaganda coal basin have been determined.
Temporal bone fractures and clinical hearing loss outcomes
Authors:   Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Bon Secours Mercy Health St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital 8401 Market St Boardman OH 44512 USA, Bayne Kilee
Published: November 2024

Identify patients with temporal bone fractures and longitudinally follow their hearing results and hearing outcomes
Fabrication and Structural Analysis of Barium Titanate-Doped Niobium Pentoxide Ceramics for Energy Storage System
Authors: Muhammad Zahid Khan
Published: November 2024

Dielectric materials are gaining attention for energy storage due to their high power density. However, their low energy density limits their applications. This paper explores dielectric materials with suitable permittivity and breakdown strength. It focuses on enhancing the energy storage capabilities of Barium Titanate-based ceramics by adding Niobium Oxide. The study investigates the effects of Nb2O5 addition on 0.98BT-0.02BMC ceramics. XRD analysis confirms a single perovskite phase for all compositions. The addition of Nb2O5 significantly improves dielectric and energy storage properties. The composition with x=4 exhibits a high dielectric constant (~2200), high energy density (1.40 J/cm³), high recoverable energy density (~1.10 J/cm³), and high efficiency (78.8%). This material shows promise for power pulse system. The Barium titanate can be used as a component in radiation detectors, such as ionization chambers and scintillation detectors. Its high density and atomic number contribute to its radiation-stopping ability
PURCHASE INTENTION OF YOUNG PEOPLE’S FASHION PRODUCTS
Authors:   Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Dorothea Wahyu ARIANI
Published: November 2024

This study examined the relationship model of various social identity factors that influence the purchase intentions of young people in Indonesia towards fashion products. The study involved 1404 young people who were selected by purposive sampling technique because they liked fashion as their social identity. After testing the validity with factor analysis and reliability with Cronbach Alpha, we tested the relationship between the variables of this study. The results of the correlation test between variables found that religious commitment was not related to purchase intentions and materialism. Based on multiple linear regression testing results, social values, normative beliefs, materialism and product knowledge had a significantly positive effect on purchase intentions, while religious commitment actually reduced purchase intentions. However, the effect is only 22.6%. The most fit relationship model with the data according to structural equation modeling (SEM) with a two-step approach is the effect of religious commitment and social values on purchase intentions was not directly but was mediated by normative beliefs, materialism and product knowledge. For producers and marketers, product knowledge, normative beliefs and materialism should receive priority attention to increase fashion sales.
THE EFFECTS OF INTRINSIC ASPECTS OF WORK ON EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
Authors:   University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania, Simona DUMITRIU , Andreea Teodora AL-FLOAREI ,   University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania, Mihai-Alexandru ȘTEFĂNESCU-DRAGOTĂ ,   University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania, Silviu - Mihai NIȚU-GRANZULEA ,   University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
Published: November 2024

In recent years, increasing attention has been directed toward understanding the intrinsic aspects of work and their impact on employee well-being. This study aims to evaluate the influence of intrinsic work factors on employees' health, well-being, and job satisfaction. The research employs artificial neural network analysis, specifically a multilayer perceptron model, to establish relationships between intrinsic work factors (such as motivation, interest in the profession, and recognition) and employee outcomes, including health and well-being. The findings reveal that organizational motivation, interest in the profession, and recognition of effort are the most significant contributors to employee well-being, while other aspects, such as autonomy and task satisfaction, exert less influence. These results highlight the complexity of how intrinsic factors shape the overall work experience, suggesting a differentiated approach to human resource management. In conclusion, intrinsic work aspects positively impact employee well-being, but the influence varies across different factors, emphasizing the importance of fostering motivation, interest alignment, and recognition in the workplace.
PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS OF THE OBJECTS OF THE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS: CURRENT STATUS AND PROSPECTS
Authors: ROMANIUK V. , NIYAKOVSKII A. , STRUTSKY N.
Published: November 2024

The article highlights the experience of creating, applying and developing a digital twin of the gas distribution system of the Republic of Belarus. The effect of using IT technologies in the field of gas supply as an integral part of the overall engineering infrastructure of the country is shown. The principles of the construction and functioning of the existing set of software tools that ensure the production activities of gas supply organizations and the management apparatus of GPO "Beltopgaz" are described. Scientific and methodological approaches to the creation of predictive analytics tools for objects of the gas distribution system of the Republic of Belarus are formulated.
CALCULATION AND EXPERIMENTAL DEPENDENCIES
OF INITIAL CARBONATION OF CONCRETE
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH CLASSES C12/15...C50/60
Authors: VASILIEV A. , KABYSHEVA U. , TKACHEVA M.
Published: November 2024

The article substantiates the need to study the preliminary carbonization of concrete. Based on laboratory studies
of concrete samples of compressive strength classes С12/15…С50/60, mixture compositions of workability grades P1
(OK = 4 cm), a system of calculated and experimental dependencies of initial carbonization КС0 = f(Ц) was obtained.
The dependencies were checked using mathematical statistics methods, which showed the adequacy of the obtained
dependencies.
Obtained depending on the preliminary carbonization КС0 = f(fG c,cube) on the guaranteed compressive strength
of concrete for mixtures of workability grade P1.
By mathematical processing of the dependence coefficients derived from the dependence of the initial carbonization
КС0 = f(Цр) and КС0 = f(fG c,cube) for classes of concrete in terms of compressive strength С12/15…С50/60, mixture compositions
of workability grades G1 (8 s) and G2 (15 s).
Urban Space and Epidemics: Narrative Reflections on Socioeconomic Disparities in The City of Ember
Authors: Peerzada Owais Adil  , Neelofar Shafi
Published: November 2024

This study delves into the depiction of socioeconomic disparities amidst a city-wide crisis in Jeanne DuPrau’s novel The City of Ember. Framed within the context of epidemics and urban spaces, this research employs a qualitative analysis approach to investigate the representation of social inequality within the narrative framework. The theoretical lens draws upon disaster sociology and social inequality theories to unravel the differential impact of crises on various segments of the city’s populace. The analysis focuses on the experiences of both privileged city inhabitants and marginalized slum dwellers within the constructed urban landscape of The City of Ember. Through close examination of character dynamics, societal structures, and resource allocation within the narrative, this study reveals the stark socioeconomic disparities exacerbated by the crisis. The findings underscore the profound disparities in access to resources, healthcare, and living conditions between the affluent city residents and the marginalized slum population. The narrative reflections within the novel illuminate the compounded vulnerabilities faced by the urban underclass, emphasizing the amplification of existing inequalities during times of crisis. This research contributes to the discourse on epidemic narratives and urban spaces, shedding light on the portrayal of socioeconomic divides in fictional cities amidst catastrophic events. The study advocates for a deeper understanding of societal inequalities within urban contexts, urging for inclusive and equitable disaster preparedness and response strategies to address these disparities in both fictional and real-world settings.
МИНЕРАЛЬНО-СЫРЬЕВАЯ БАЗА ВОЛЬФРАМА РОССИИ: СОСТОЯНИЕ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ
Authors: А.М. Лаптева , К.В. Чекмарев
Published: November 2024

В статье рассмотрено текущее состояние российской сырьевой базы вольфрама (в том числе в сопоставлении с мировой), охарактеризована ситуация с производством и потреблением вольфрамового сырья в России, проанализирована сырьевая обеспеченность российских вольфрамдобывающих предприятий, оценены перспективы освоения отечественных месторождений вольфрама. Показано, что несмотря на размеры российской сырьевой базы вольфрама, в ее составе в настоящее время практически отсутствуют резервные объекты для дополнительного лицензирования. В связи с этим актуальна постановка геологоразведочных работ ранних стадий, направленных на выявление новых месторождений ликвидных вольфрамовых руд. При этом их ликвидность во многом определяется экономико-географическим положением объектов, прежде всего, состоянием транспортной инфраструктуры и удаленностью от потенциальных потребителей.

The article examines the current state of the Russian tungsten raw material base (including in comparison with the world one), describes the situation with the production and consumption of tungsten raw materials in Russia, analyzes the raw materials supply of Russian tungsten mining enterprises, and evaluates the prospects for the development of domestic tungsten deposits. It has been shown that despite the size of the Russian tungsten raw material base, there are currently practically no reserve facilities for additional licensing. In this regard, the early stages of geological exploration aimed at identifying new deposits of liquid tungsten ores are relevant. Moreover, their liquidity is largely determined by the economic and geographical location of the facilities, primarily by the state of the transport infrastructure and the remoteness from potential consumers.
80-ЛЕТ ЛАБОРАТОРИИ ИЗОТОПНЫХ МЕТОДОВ АНАЛИЗА ФГБУ «ВИМС»
Authors: А.Е. Бахур , Т.М. Овсянникова , И.Г. Печенкин
Published: November 2024

В статье освещается деятельность лаборатории изотопных методов анализа на протяжении 80 лет от ее основания выдающимся ученым В.И. Барановым, во Всесоюзном НИИ минерального сырья (теперь — ФГБУ «ВИМС») до настоящего времени.

The paper provides an overview of the activities of the laboratory of isotope analysis methods, which was founded by the distinguished scientist V.I. Baranov at the All-Union Institute of Mineral Resources (currently FSBI «VIMS») and has been operational for 80 years to the present.
Human Interests and Animal Rights in Robert Lowell’s Sonnets
Authors: McRae Calista
Published: November 2024

While Robert Lowell’s interest in animals is partly temperamental—he is fascinated by them—his awareness also seems to have intensified during the mid-1960s, in the decades just before the rise of the modern animal rights movement. Several of his sonnets from these years examine how people consistently misunderstand, are drawn to, and exploit other animals. These sonnets (on trapping mink and building nest boxes; on monkeys as pets and possibly in zoos and experiments; on rats in laboratory experiments; and on dairy cows) demonstrate how lyric can represent the vexed, ambivalent, blinkered feelings that shape our interactions with nonhumans.
Use of social marketing to address the global burden of disease: Initiatives and effects
Authors: Moses ONAZI  , Suzanne SUGGS
Published: November 2024

Purpose: To assess the use of social marketing interventions to address public health concerns and provide evidence on the effectiveness of the approach as a preventive tool in public health programming. Method: A scoping review framework was used, and articles published between 2000 and 2015 were included. Social marketing interventions were defined as interventions meeting at least six of the eight National Social Marketing Benchmark criteria adapted by French and Blair-Stevens (2006). Results: Sixty-nine (69) social marketing studies were included in the study. Nutrition, physical health and obesity (24.6%), malaria (20.3%), HIV/AIDS (11.6%), and cancer (10.0%) were the most prominent public health topics where social marketing strategies were employed. On the effectiveness of using social marketing in public health results indicated that the use of electronic medical records (EMR) among medical students increased from 13.8% to 54.7% while alcohol-impaired driving decreased from 85.0% to 65.0%, and child’s sugar-sweetened beverages intake reduced from 82.2% to 68.8%. The protective effect of ITN use to prevent malaria yielded OR=0.46 (95% CI: 0.30, 0.71, p=0.236). Limitations: The lack of high-quality data from the evaluation of social marketing interventions poses a major challenge and this needs to be addressed. Originality/value: Though the social marketing framework has gained widespread use in addressing and preventing some public health crises, the use of the framework seems limited to certain health topics, such as malaria and physical activities, nutrition, and obesity.
Teaching Peace: A Blueprint for Interfaith Harmony through Cultural Programmes in Religious Institutions
Authors: Rifki Muhammad , Santacari Santacari
Published: November 2024

This study aims to explore the role of religious educational institutions in promoting peace-building by examining the programmes implemented at Klaten Hindu Dharma College, Central Java. Specifically, it investigates how these programmes foster interfaith harmony, respect, and social solidarity in a pluralistic society.  A qualitative research design with a sociology of religion approach was employed, utilising non-participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis to gather in-depth insights into the institution's peace-building practices.  The research found that peace-building programmes, including Pasraman Astika Siddhi, blood donation drives, and youth exchanges, effectively promote tolerance and respect among diverse religious communities. The success of these initiatives is attributed to their foundation in Hindu teachings and local cultural values, fostering a harmonious campus environment and strengthening ties with the surrounding community.  These findings suggest that religious educational institutions can play a transformative role in peace-building by integrating cultural values and community engagement into their programmes. Such institutions offer a replicable model for fostering interfaith harmony and tolerance from an early age, contributing to broader societal peace.  This study provides a unique perspective on peace-building by focusing on an educational setting within a religious institution, a context often overlooked in existing literature. It highlights the potential for religious colleges to serve as agents of social harmony, addressing the challenges of interreligious conflict through culturally informed and values-based approaches.
Hybrid and Blended Learning Models: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions in Education
Authors: Mulenga Robert , Shilongo Helvi
Published: November 2024

The rise of hybrid and blended learning models has transformed educational practices, combining the strengths of in-person and online learning. This review explores recent innovations, challenges, and future directions in these models. Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI), adaptive learning platforms, and virtual reality (VR) are reshaping the delivery of hybrid education by offering personalized learning experiences, automating assessments, and creating interactive simulations. Pedagogical shifts, including flipped classrooms and competency-based education, are becoming central to hybrid learning environments, emphasizing student-centered approaches and maximizing active engagement. The integration of microlearning and modular course design further enhances flexibility, catering to diverse learning styles and paces. Despite these innovations, significant challenges remain. Issues of equity and access persist, with underprivileged students facing barriers due to lack of internet connectivity and digital resources. Additionally, instructors face increased workloads and must adapt to new technologies, often requiring further training to manage hybrid classrooms effectively. Maintaining student engagement, particularly in asynchronous settings, also presents difficulties. The review highlights best practices, such as the use of interactive learning strategies, continuous assessment, and offering flexible learning paths to support student success in hybrid settings. Looking forward, the future of hybrid and blended learning points towards greater personalization through AI, enhanced sustainability by reducing the reliance on physical infrastructure, and the integration of immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality. These advancements hold the potential to revolutionize hybrid learning, making education more accessible, engaging, and adaptable to a variety of learning environments.
ESCOAMENTO SUPERFICIAL E PERDA DE SOLO EM DIFERENTES USOS DO SOLO NO FAXINAL ANTA GORDA - PRUDENTÓPOLIS (PR)
Authors: Batista Marcelo , Lenartovicz Hélio Helder
Published: November 2024

O sistema de Faxinal é uma forma de uso e ocupação característica da região Centro-sul do Paraná. Este sistema se baseia na criação de animais de forma extensiva, sem limites entre as propriedades (criadouro comunitário); extração dos recursos vegetais (madeira e erva-mate) e agricultura de subsistência. Atualmente, os faxinais vêm enfrentando problemas ambientais, a circulação de animais sem restrição de área parece ser a principal causa. Os animais em pastejo compactam e promovem a exposição do solo em pastagens e em florestas. O trabalho foi desenvolvido na área do Faxinal Anta Gorda, localizado no município de Prudentópolis-PR, tendo como objetivo, avaliar a perda de solo em área de floresta com solo exposto e pastagem. Os testes foram realizados com um simulador de chuva, onde foram realizadas três repetições em cada uso do solo. As diferenças ocorreram tanto na quantidade total de água escoada (ml), quanto na perda total de solo (g.m-2). Dentre os usos mencionados, a área de floresta com solo exposto foi o que apresentou a menor capacidade de infiltração. Concluindo-se que os padrões e uso da terra no Faxinal Anta Gorda, são responsáveis por apresentar diferentes respostas na capacidade de infiltração de água e a perda de solo.
REPRODUÇÃO SOCIAL DOS AGRICULTORES FAMILIARES NA FRONTEIRA LIVRAMENTO/BR E RIVERA/UY A PARTIR DA TERRITORIALIZAÇÃO DA SOJICULTURA E DA SILVICULTURA
Authors: Netto Tatiane Almeida , Verdum Roberto
Published: November 2024

A fronteira Sant’Anna do Livramento/BR e Departamento de Rivera/UY vem modificando a sua dinâmica agrária com expansão de novos cultivos, em particular a soja e a silvicultura, reduzindo áreas de campo nativo e interferindo diretamente na reprodução social dos agricultores familiares que consorciam suas atividades com as cadeias produtivas já historicamente estabelecidas e territorializadas. Neste sentido, o objetivo principal da pesquisa é caracterizar as mudanças na reprodução social dos agricultores familiares, analisando as estratégias de reprodução social e a multifuncionalidade da agricultura familiar. A pesquisa, exploratória, descritiva e explicativa utiliza o método dialético e a abordagem qualitativa, incluindo 30 entrevistas com produtores rurais e 16 técnicos de instituições públicas e privadas. Os resultados demonstram novas relações sociais frente a vulnerabilidade dos sujeitos locais, apresentam a pluriatividade e a multifuncionalidade como estratégia de reprodução, com a preservação das riquezas naturais e da paisagem rural, promovendo a prestação de serviços ecossistêmicos, a conservação da biodiversidade e a preservação da cultura.
PRODUÇÃO DE ERVA-MATE, CÍRCULOS DE COOPERAÇÃO E OS USOS DO TERRITÓRIO NO ESTADO DO PARANÁ
Authors: Trevisan Leandro
Published: November 2024

Utilizada pelos povos nativos muito antes da chegada do colonizador europeu, a erva-mate guarda forte relação com os usos do território no estado do Paraná. Seja por meio da exploração de ervais nativos ou através do plantio, este produto ganhou importância econômica e impulsionou a implantação de importantes infraestruturas de transporte (estrada da Graciosa e ferrovia Curitiba – Paranaguá), que passaram a conectar de maneira mais eficiente o litoral paranaense ao planalto de Curitiba. Hoje, embora tenha diminuído sua importância no conjunto das atividades econômicas do Paraná, a erva-mate ainda se constitui em umprodutoimportante(do ponto de vista econômico, social e cultural)para diversos municípios do estado. Isto posto, buscamos com o presente trabalho contribuir com as discussões existentes sobre o circuito espacial produtivo da erva-mate no estado do Paraná, objetivando compreender seu papel no processo de modernização e uso do território ao longo do tempo, bem como suas características na atualidade.
A ESPACIALIZAÇÃO DA PRODUÇÃO DE SOJA NO PARANÁ E A EVOLUÇÃO DAS EXPORTAÇÕES DE GRÃOS PELO PORTO DE PARANAGUÁ ENTRE 2010 E 2020
Authors: Bastos José Messias , Machado Edson de Morais , Wessler Matheus Ayres
Published: November 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar a evolução da produção de soja no estado do Paraná e sua relação com as exportações pelo Porto de Paranaguá entre 2010 e 2020. Para isso, a pesquisa focou em fontes diretas, consultando órgãos públicos, como a Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários (ANTAQ), para conhecimento dos dados relacionados às exportações pelo Porto de Paranaguá, além da Federação de Agricultura do Estado do Paraná (FAEP), o Instituto de Desenvolvimento Rural do Paraná (IDR/PR) e a Secretaria de Estado da Agricultura e do Abastecimento (SEAB) para os dados referentes à produção agrícola paranaense. Também foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica para esclarecer o que já foi produzido a respeito do tema. Para enriquecer a pesquisa e auxiliar no entendimento dos resultados obtidos, foram gerados gráficos, tabelas e mapas. Através dessa pesquisa se confere a tendência do estado de substituição de outras culturas agrícolas para o aumento da produção e exportação de soja, além da identificação das micro e mesorregiões responsáveis pela produção estadual, os compradores internacionais da commodity e uma breve reflexão sobre a logística envolvida nessa produção.
O SABER FAZER, A QUALIFICAÇÃO E O TRABALHO NA PRODUÇÃO INDUSTRIAL DE ALIMENTOS EM VITÓRIA DA CONQUISTA-BA
Authors: Ferreira Gusmão Adriana David
Published: November 2024

O artigo em questão resultou dos estudos realizados durante o doutoramento e que analisou a formação dos trabalhadores das indústrias de alimentos de Vitória da Conquista/BA. Foi constatado que os postos de trabalho da produção de alimentos são ocupados por trabalhadores que não são exatamente capacitados, mas “moldados” para a repetição de tarefas necessárias à fabricação de determinado produto alimentício. Os contratantes se valem do conhecimento tácito, aquele aprendido em casa ou através da transmissão de práticas dos antepassados, além das condições efetivas para aprender. Constatou-se, igualmente que, na dinâmica do capital as atividades laborais foram, aos poucos, sendo moldadas ou adaptadas à medida que ocorreram reestruturações do sistema produtivo e, do mesmo modo, o tratamento dado às questões relacionadas à qualificação do trabalhador também foram tomando novos sentidos dentro dos sucessivos arranjos. No setor de alimentos, um desses arranjos diz respeito ao “aproveitamento” da força de trabalho daquele que não possui formação escolar ou capacitação técnica, mas que apresenta os requisitos da prática para o exercício laboral, principalmente na produção de biscoitos, pães e bolos. A discussão em torno da escolarização e da qualificação do trabalhador não pode ser feita sem que se trate a respeito da formação de força de trabalho para a indústria, pois existe um consenso social a respeito dessas questões e que pairam sobre todo o discurso acerca do emprego ou do desemprego.
GEOGRAFIA DO ESPÍRITO: O ESTILHAÇAR DO HOMEM E DA NATUREZA
Authors: Lopes Jahan Natanael Domingos
Published: November 2024

Em busca de compreender a contribuição hegeliana ao pensamento geográfico, versou-se seu caminho teórico entre a geografia do espírito e a geografia do estilhaçamento. Dessarte, conforme as relações de C. Ritter, A. Humboldt e F. Ratzel, estima-se em G. Hegel uma influência incontestável. Encontra-se, pois, o espírito, em sua justaposição das justaposições, o sentido do absoluto em sua perfeição, ao passo que sua explosão aborda o aparecimento do homem e da natureza. A partir do dilaceramento, intenta-se a alienação, pela fé ou pela cultura, em vista de reverter-se ao espírito: caminho impossível; sendo a natureza desejada pelo homem como vinculação a este intento. Imputam-se, assim, os caminhos prático e o teórico: o primeiro, da espiralização particular do espírito gerando cada povo na Terra e o segundo, ao modo de espiralização universal. Neste confronto, nota-se o eurocentrismo hegeliano que, em revisão teórica, extirpa-se na configuração proposta por uma constelação de espirais. Trama-se, por fim, uma concepção de fractal geográfico a fim de conceber a geografização do espírito para complexificar sua história universal em seu saber absoluto.