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Energy audit based identification of energy efficiency improvement opportunities for existing houses
Authors: Arif Dr. Farrukh , Azhar Dr. Nida , Khan Waleed Ahmed
Published: October 2024

Energy efficiency in the building has two dimensions; efficient use of energy resources and energy conservation. Energy-efficient houses play a critical role in energy conservation and achieving sustainable built environment goals. The energy efficiency of a house depends on its building envelope (design, orientation, and energy properties of construction material) and operational characteristics appliance efficiency, energy consumption patterns). Rather than merely ensuring new houses are energy-efficient, it is vital to energy retrofit existing houses. Energy audits can assist in evaluating the energy efficiency of existing houses and identify improvement measures. The main objectives of this study were to identify efficiency improvement opportunities through an energy audit of houses and apartments in Karachi. A detailed energy audit checklist was prepared using literature, standards, expert review, and code requirements. Data was collected through physical and owner-assisted virtual audits of 58 houses in six districts of Karachi. Architectural plans, information about doors, windows, air ducts, thermal images, historical data, and material properties were collected. Audit tools included; an anemometer and thermal imagining camera during physical audits. Android applications were used during owner-assisted audits. Data were analyzed for developing descriptive graphs, U and R-values, Pareto charts, and district-wise mapping of energy properties of the material. As a result, energy improvement opportunities were proposed. These are focused on building envelope aspects, including; window orientation, minimizing air infiltration, and using heatresistant paint. Improvement measures were confirmed through thermal imaging of selected buildings.
Experimental determination of thermal conductivity of CNTs-H2O based nanofluids
Authors: Rizwan Hafiz Muhammad , Cheema Taqi Ahmad , Karim Ramzan Abdul , Khan Farooq , Tariq Muhammad Hasnain
Published: October 2024

Solar thermal collectors are being widely used for water heating applications in domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors. The main drawback of these collectors is their low thermal efficiency. The thermal efficiency of these collectors can be significantly increased by enhancing the heat transfer fluid’s thermal properties. This problem can be overcome by homogeneous mixing of nanoparticles in the base fluid such as water. The fluids with nanoparticles have better heat transfer efficiency and thermo-physical properties as compared to monofluid (water). In this study, the percent rise in thermal conductivity of the nanofluids is measured through experimentation by dissolving carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as nanoparticles in different concentrations (v/v %) inside the base fluid. The nanofluids are characterized by using the computer controlled thermal conductivity of liquids and gases unit, (TCLGC) by varying the CNTs sample composition from 0.01-0.05 v/v %. The results show that the inclusion of CNTs as nanoparticles significantly improves the thermal conductivity of nanofluids. Moreover, when CNTs are used at 0.05 v/v% inside a 100 ml sample solution, the highest increase in thermal conductivity is observed as 72%
Influence of various organic nutrient management technologies on microbial abundance, growth, and yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under field conditions
Authors: Panhwar Qurban Ali , Ali Amanat , Depar Nizamuddin
Published: October 2024

A field study (three years) was carried out to evaluate the outcome of various organic nutrient management technologies including farmyard manure (FYM) and poultry manure (PM) integrated with chemical fertilizers for microbial dynamics and growth and yield of rice at Experimental Farm of Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA), Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan. The most broadly grown rice variety, NIA-Shandar was selected for this study. The experiment involved integrating organic technologies, specifically Farm Yard Manure (FYM) and Poultry Manure (PM), each applied at 10 tons per hectare. These organic technologies were combined with varying levels of inorganic fertilizers: half (60 kg N ha-1 and 45 kg P2O5 ha-1) and full (120 kg N ha-1 and 90 kg P2O5 ha-1)  recommended doses. Additionally, zinc was applied at 10 kg ha-1. The study employed a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications to assess treatment effects. Both organic technologies perform better for microbial dynamics and rice growth and yield enhancement either alone technology or combined with chemical fertilizers during three rice seasons. The maximum general microbial abundance (9.70 log10 CFU g soil-1), N2 fixing (7.37 log10 CFU g soil-1), P solubilizing (7.97 log10 CFU g soil-1) and Zn solubilizing(6.75 log10 CFU g soil-1) population was recorded in FYM alone or with half N and P2O5 fertilizer application. The highest plant height (106 cm), tiller numbers(17.10), panicle numbers (26.53), panicle length (26.32 cm), one thousand grainweight (26.53 g) and rice grain yield (7.92 t ha-1) were perceived in FYM with full rate N and P2O5 fertilizer application. Both technologies along with chemical fertilizer induced soil properties and soil nutrients which reflected to increase soil microbial abundance and growth and yield of rice however, FYM showed higher potential than poultry manure during the three years rice cultivation seasons. Hence, it was indicated that a significant contribution to the development of sustainable agricultural technologies that prioritize soil health,environmental stewardship, and food security.
Effects of coconut fibers on flexural and tensile strengths of concrete maintaining uniform workability
Authors: Abbasi Muhammad Farhan , Palari Sarfaraz Ahmed , Shaikh Fahad Ali
Published: October 2024

Concrete, the most commonly utilized building material, possesses a high compressive strength but has very low tensile and flexural strength. Steel is the most popular type of flexural and tensile strength enhancer in Cement concrete, however due to the rapid increase in the cost of steel as a result of the financial crises experienced in several countries, research is currently being done to use other affordable and easily accessible material to decrease the quantity of  reinforcement steel, as Tensile as well as flexural reinforcement. Coconut fiber, also known as coir fiber, Due to its thread-like structure has previously been shown to help boost concrete's flexural and tensile strength, having said that it negatively affects the workability of fresh concrete. So we can use a workability enhancer to overcome this negative effect while getting optimum benefits in terms of enhancement of flexural and tensile strength. The goal of the study is to discover how coir fiber affects concrete's flexural and tensile strength under uniform workability, with the help of a super plasticizer. It also attempts to find the ideal content of fiber to be used in concrete. The methodology is that with the assistance of a hit-and-trail procedure, we find out the amount of plasticizer needed for each fraction of fiber percentage, to create a constant range workability of 40±5mm for every proportion. Beams and cylinders were cast, curing was done for 28 days, and then their flexural capacity and tensile strength were analysed for each fraction of coconut fiber: 0%,0.4%,0.8%,and1% (by WT of cement )in comparison to plain concrete, the flexural strength improved by 21 percent,25 percent,and15.24 percent at fibers proportions of 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1%, respective, while the tensile strength increased by 29.66 percent, 38.66 percent, and 22.81percent. The best outcomes were discovered at 0.8%. It's determined that the addition of coir fiber results in a considerable improvement in flexural strength and Tensile strength meanwhile plasticizer proves to be good cure against workability loss due to  fibers.
Remote sensing applications to identify devastated lagoons of the Indus Delta Pakistan
Authors: Abro Ziauddin , Qureshi Abdul Latif , Ali Muhammad , Kareem Muhammad
Published: October 2024

A reduction in river flows is a major cause of the shrinking of river deltas. The Ramsar protected Indus Delta is one such example. Due to a consistent reduction in the flows of the Indus River, 15 out of 17 allied creeks facing back flows from the sea, while the remaining two are flowing during flooding years only. The connected wetlands and lagoons of these creeks have turned brackish, resulting in the devastation of associated habitats and ecosystems. This situation also increased seawater intrusion and coastal erosion. This study spatially detect the devastated lagoons, employing the Arc-Hydro tools in ArcGIS, conduct community meetings and draft evidence-based recommendations to revive the abandoned wetlands. The study identified 130 waterbodies using maximum likelihood and supervised classification methods on Landsat imagery. Through ground trothing 20 abandoned waterbodies have been visited and verified with community engagement. The revival of wetlands will improve biodiversity and coastal habitat, along with the re-plantation of mangrove, which provides a shield against tsunamis and cyclones and is also home to hundreds of species of shrimp. The sustainable wetlands may also provide immediate drinking and agricultural needs for the local population, as well as repel seawater from intruding inland.
Green synthesis of ZnO/Fe3O4 nanoparticles with nigella sativa extract: Efficient degradation of methylene blue and antimicrobial properties
Authors: Bhanoojo Noor Ali , Talpur Mohammad Younis , Mahesar Sarfaraz Ahmed , Hassan Syeda Sara , Nadeem Ahmed Ume Hanee , Durmaz Fatih
Published: October 2024

Zinc oxide (ZnO), iron oxide (Fe3O4) NPs, and ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposites (NCs) were synthesized using Nigella sativa (NS) seed extracts. These nanomaterials (NMs) were characterized by multiple analytical techniques like UV-visible spectrophotometers, FTIR spectroscopy, SEM, and XRD spectroscopy. The UV-visible spectrum showed 364 nm, 330 nm, and 331nm for ZnO NPs, Fe3O4 NPs, and ZnO/Fe3O4 NCs, respectively. Moreover, it was confirmed when the samples were run through FTIR techniques, and it was observed that the availability of bioactive functional groups was involved in the decline of bulk compounds to NPs. XRD showed their average nanoparticle size based on applying the formula of full width at half maximum (FWHM) for ZnO NPs, Fe3O4 NPs, and ZnO/Fe3O4 NCs at 29.52 nm, 22.08 nm, and 12.82 nm, respectively. In this study, the reduction of Methylene Blue (MB) dye was done by NPs and NCs, and their catalytic activities were investigated by a UV-visible spectrophotometer. MB dye showed the maximum absorption peak at 664 nm, and the reaction of MB was reduced using synthesized products with an accompanying color change reaction from blue to colorless within 60 min at 84%, 86%, and 99.5% degradation for ZnO NPs, Fe3O4 NPs, and ZnO/Fe3O4 NCs with rate constants of 0.00035, 0.00065, and 0.0015 Lmol-1S-1. The 2nd order rate constant was observed in this study. The agar disc diffusion method was used to investigate the potential antibacterial activity of synthesized NPs and NCs. This study is best suited for Gram-positive bacteria. NS seed extract-based synthesis of NCs could be an excellent catalyst and biological application for environmental pollution.
One-bath dyeing and antibacterial finishing of cotton fabric using reactive dye and silver chloride: a sustainable approach
Authors: Maheen Ifrah , Arain Muhammad Fahad , Gianchandani Pardeep Kumar , Mengal Naveed , Malik Samander Ali
Published: October 2024

One-bath dyeing and antibacterial finishing of cotton fabric using reactive dye as colorant and silver chloride (AgCl) as an antibacterial agent was conducted to streamline the process and enhance its economic efficiency. The effectiveness of the antibacterial agent in reactive dyeing of cotton fabric, was evaluated through exhaust method with 0.5% AgCl and continuous (pad dry cure) method with 5 g/l of AgCl, utilizing various dye concentrations (1%, 3%, 5% for exhaust; 1g/l, 3g/l, 5g/l for pad dry cure) according to a standard reactive dye recipe. Characterization of the one-bath dyed, and antibacterial finished cotton fabric was performed using K/S values to determine the optimal dye shade concentration and antibacterial activity was evaluated using agar diffusion method. It was observed that the exhaust method revealed an optimum dye concentration at (AgCl 0.5% and dye 5%), while pad dry cure method showedoptimal dye concentration at (AgCl 5g/l and dye 5g/l). Antibacterial tests were conducted on the optimal specimens from both methods (AgCl 0.5%, 0.2%, dye 0.5% for exhaust; dye 5g/l, AgCl 5g/l, 2g/l for pad dry cure), showcasing resistance against bacterial growth. While inhibition zones were observed on treated specimens of the exhaust method, whereas the treated specimens of the pad dry cure method exhibited complete resistance to bacterial growth around the specimen.
Extraction and classification of vibration features of rolling element bearing with increasing the rotational speed
Authors: Bhatti Saima , Shaikh Asif Ali , Mansoor Asif , Shaikh Ramsha
Published: October 2024

Machinery components degrade over time due to continuous use. A reliable prognosis framework can improve machinery health by monitoring the behavior of its parts and providing warnings before critical failures occur. Bearings, which are essential components of rotating machinery, help maintenance personnel assess the machine’s condition during continuous wear. In this study, vibration data from roller bearings under various conditions and faults were collected. The Vibration analysis technique was employed to detect and classify different faults in bearings based on the characteristics of the vibration signals generated by the machinery. Faults can be detected, diagnosed, and classified by analyzing bearing vibration signatures using techniques such as frequency analysis, time-domain analysis, spectral analysis, and kurtogram classifiers. This enables appropriate maintenance actions to be taken in time, preventing further damage or failures.
Career planning matters: Intelligence-based career path predictions using data mining models - A longitudinal study
Authors: Mahboob Khalid , Asif Raheela , Haider Najmi Ghani
Published: October 2024

It is essential for students to plan their careers because selecting the right career path shapes a person’s life. In such disciplines as computer science, information technology, and software engineering, assisting students toward appropriate employment is even more helpful. Thus, throughout the student’s education, they must evaluate their strengths to determine which professional sector corresponds to their abilities. It is for this reason that this research introduces an intelligencebased career recommendation system that will incorporate the analysis of such factors as the student’s academic performance, economic status, and demographic features to use data mining models in determining the best prospective career path to offer the student a more transparent and more informed vision and course to set on in the future. Three key aspects were addressed: first, one or another model  and classifier for assessing the impact of pre-university education on the choice of a profession and, consequently, the selection of technologies were used. Second, these models accurately forecast students' careers using core courses, CGPA, and FYP data. Third, socioeconomic or demographic data was incorporated into the prediction to make it more accurate. Regarding the method of class distribution balancing, the Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) approach was used. The study reveals that variables specifying preuniversity education directly impact students’ career choices and that, employing data mining techniques, career choices could be forecasted considering academic performance and other related factors.
O papel das instituições de ensino superior na promoção da inovação e empreendedorismo para o desenvolvimento regional
Authors: Zancanaro Márcio , Mathias Thaís , Hahn Ivanete Schneider
Published: October 2024

Este artigo examina o papel das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) na promoção da inovação e do empreendedorismo, com foco em seu impacto no desenvolvimento regional. A pesquisa, de caráter quantitativo, foi realizada na região oeste de Santa Catarina, Brasil, utilizando um questionário baseado em uma escala Likert de cinco pontos. Os dados coletados de 468 respondentes foram analisados com ferramentas estatísticas para identificar as percepções dos stakeholders sobre as atividades de inovação e empreendedorismo das IES e sua relevância para o crescimento regional. Os resultados mostram que as IES desempenham um papel central na transferência de conhecimento, criação de novas empresas e desenvolvimento de parcerias com a indústria e o governo. O estudo sugere que as IES podem fortalecer ainda mais seu impacto por meio de iniciativas de colaboração e maior envolvimento com os ecossistemas regionais de inovação. Limitações e direções para futuras pesquisas são discutidas ao final.
Unlocking Success in Entrepreneurship Education: Perception Typologies through Q Methodology
Authors:   Academy of Entrepreneurship, Jeon Mi-kyung , Koo Inhyouk
Published: October 2024

This study utilized the Q methodology to explore stakeholders’ subjective perceptions in university entrepreneurship education, aiming to identify effective educational approaches. Thirty university professors and student entrepreneurs were surveyed to classify common perception patterns on entrepreneurship education and suggest improvements in curriculum, methods, necessity, and expected outcomes. The analysis identified four distinct perception types. The first, “Comprehensive Support Orientation,” emphasized the need for inclusive educational programs beyond traditional lectures, integrating practical support like coaching and mentoring across all stages of entrepreneurship while balancing theory and practice. The second type, “Learner-Centric Focus,” stressed the importance of adaptable curricula tailored to individual learner needs and market dynamics to enhance competencies through personalized education. The third type, “Emotion-Centered Support,” highlighted the role of emotional support in easing psychological pressures and cultivating a positive entrepreneurial mindset through community-building and mentorship. Lastly, “Customized Education Emphasis” argued for tailored programs based on learners’ characteristics, interests, and competencies, promoting diversity and maximizing individual potential. This research underscores the significance of learner-centered perception types and the design of customized entrepreneurship education, emphasizing the consideration of diverse demands in curriculum development and implementation.
Why do Entrepreneurial Firms Engage in Planning?
Authors:   Academy of Entrepreneurship, Lee Yunju , Park Hyunkyu
Published: October 2024

Existing research has long questioned the effectiveness of strategic planning, business planning, and technology planning. However, many entrepreneurial firms continue to actively engage in mediumto long-term planning. Addressing this gap between theory and practice, this study seeks to uncover the reasons why firms engage in planning. To accomplish this, we conducted an inductive content analysis of 578 proposals that describes the purposes of roadmapping workshops held between 2002 and 2018 by IfM Engage, a technology and knowledge transfer organization affiliated with the University of Cambridge. Our findings reveal that firms engage in planning for the following reasons: (1) setting strategic direction, (2) exploring innovation opportunities, (3) analyzing the industry environment, (4) managing stakeholder collaboration, (5) allocating resources efficiently, (6) strengthening organizational capabilities, and (7) responding to environmental changes and managing crises. These findings offer theoretical implications for research in strategic and business planning within the fields of entrepreneurship and management, as well as for roadmapping research in technology management.
Pulsed detonation engines: Current state and research results. Volume 1: Overview of current state
Authors: Khalatov Artem , Nemchin Oleksandr , Kobzar Sergiy , Kuzmin Andrey , Borisov Igor
Published: October 2024

The book presents a historical overview of PDE research, highlighting breakthroughs in materials science, computing, fluid dynamics, and chemical kinetics that have addressed key challenges in controlled detonation. PDE technology, though still in development, has gained significant traction in countries like the USA, France, Japan, and Russia. In the USA, research on PDEs is regarded as a priority, with applications in aerospace, high-velocity marine systems, and unmanned systems. The book consists of two Volumes. Volume 1 reviews the progress in PDE development across leading countries over the past five decades, and Volume 2 focuses on research findings aimed at thrust augmentation, notably through ejectors installed at the detonation chamber's outlet. Although PDEs face challenges such as noise and vibration, especially in larger-scale applications, their potential in UAVs remains substantial due to the less pronounced impact of these issues. This book serves as a critical resource for uderstanding the future of detonation-based propulsion technologies and their impact on modern engineering applications. All the data presented in the book are valid on April 1, 2024.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DOS ATENDIMENTOS ANTIRRÁBICOS HUMANOS PÓS-EXPOSIÇÃO EM RIO VERDE – GO, ENTRE 2015 E 2019
Authors: Martins Andressa Vaz , Cassimiro Geovana Carolaine Ramos , Cruz Carolina de Alvarenga , Paula Eric Mateus Nascimento de , Sousa Daniel Bartoli de , Braga Ísis Assis , Gitti Clayton Bernardinelli , Nascif Júnior Iucif Abrão , Oliveira Stefan Vilges de , Meirelles-Bartoli Raphaella Barbosa
Published: October 2024

A raiva é uma relevante zoonose, com letalidade próxima a 100%, e sem tratamento específico. Sendo assim, é necessário rigoroso cumprimento da profilaxia pós-exposição em caso de suspeita de exposição ao vírus rábico, que se inicia com o preenchimento da Ficha de Investigação do Atendimento Antirrábico Humano. Objetivou-se com este estudo caracterizar o perfil epidemiológico dos atendimentos antirrábicos pós-exposição realizados em Rio Verde-GO. Foi realizado estudo transversal e descritivo por meio do levantamento de dados extraídos das fichas de notificação do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação, acessados e analisados em Microsoft Excel 2019®, entre 2015 e 2019. Ocorreram 5.433 atendimentos no espaço temporal, desses, 5.151 foram analisados. Em média, houve 1.030,2 atendimentos por ano, com incidência média de 467 casos a cada 100.000 habitantes. Houve maior acometimento de pessoas do sexo masculino (52,55%), a maioria entre 0 – 10 anos (25,98%), envolvendo a espécie canina (86,41%), sadios no momento do acidente (83,87%), passíveis de observação (86,47%), e negativos para raiva clínica ao término da observação (79,29%). Quanto às lesões, o predomínio foi de mordedura (86,84%), em mãos/ pés (39,47%), ferimento único (56,60%) e profundo (50,51%). O estudo permitiu a caracterização do perfil epidemiológico dos atendimentos antirrábicos pós-exposição no município, permitindo aos profissionais uma alocação de ações de vigilância epidemiológica mais assertiva quanto à esse agravo.
Petroleum hydrocarbons in arctic urban lake sediments (Murmansk, Russia)
Authors: Myazin Vladimir A.
Published: October 2024

The level of pollution of lake sediments located in the city of Murmansk (Russia) with petroleum hydrocarbons was studied. The most urban lakes can be classified as slightly polluted, representing the maximum acceptable risk for human health and ecosystems; Lake Yuzhnoe – as moderately polluted with a negative impact on the aquatic environment, and Lake Ledovoe located near the highway, gas station, and car service, – as dangerously polluted, posing a threat to human health and requiring remediation. The background content of organic compounds identified as petroleum hydrocarbons in the sediments of Murmansk lakes ranges from 76 to 307 mg TPH/kg. High background concentrations of hydrocarbons can be associated with a large amount of organic matter in the sediments of lakes. The standards for the content of hydrocarbons in sediments, developed for other regions, give an ambiguous assessment of their content in the sediments of lakes in Murmansk. It is not entirely correct to use the background content of hydrocarbons in the sediments of lakes in other regions, which differ in particle size distribution, content of organic matter, and chemical composition, to assess the degree of pollution. Additional research is needed to determine the content of hydrocarbons in the sediments of background lakes in the Murmansk region and to develop standards for the content of hydrocarbons in the bottom sediments of Arctic cities.
Statistical modeling of the effects of wind speed, air temperature and relative humidity on the concentration of carbon monoxide in the urban atmosphere
Authors: Alexandrov Gleb G. , Ginzburg Alexander S.
Published: October 2024

The high carbon monoxide content in the urban atmosphere is one of the most important indicators of poor air quality in megacities such as Moscow. This study is to evaluate the importance of wind speed, air temperature, and relative air humidity for predicting the concentrations of carbon monoxide for the day ahead using a simplified one-dimensional quasistationary statistical model. It is shown that the concentration of carbon monoxide in the Moscow atmosphere is determined by a combination of internal (previous days CO concentration) and external (meteorological conditions) factors. The variation of carbon monoxide concentration at one station differs from the variation at another station due to the differences in local conditions. Taking into account wind speed and air temperature increases the predictive value of the onedimensional quasi-stationary statistical model for most of the stations. In contrast to wind, relative air humidity decreases the predictive value of the model for most of the stations. This means that meteorological factors considered in this study could have different effects on predicting carbon monoxide concentration in the case of Moscow. The data from the Balchug weather station, located in the city center, offers a more accurate CO concentration forecast for most Moscow stations compared to the VDNKh weather station. For a more complete description of the influence of meteorological conditions on the predicted low concentration of gases, it is useful to take into account the model wind direction, surface air pressure, and the intensity of mixing in the urban boundary layer.
Land cover and burn severity dynamics of the Ogan Komering Ilir peatlands from 2015 to 2023 using sar and optical datasets
Authors: Khakim Mokhamad Y. N. , Poerwono Pradanto , Affandi Azhar K. , Anhar Muhamad F. , Indrawan Febri , Ardiansyah Tomi , Tsuji Takeshi
Published: October 2024

Land cover changes and wildfires have had an increasing impact on the Ogan Komering Ilir Peatland ecosystems in South Sumatra, Indonesia. This study aims to understand the peatland land cover and burn severity dynamics from 2015 to 2023. The random forest method was applied to classify land cover, while the differenced Normalized Burn Ratio (dNBR) was used for mapping fire severity. We combined various satellite data to classify land cover, consisting of Landsat-8, Sentinel-1, and Sentinel-2. Landsat-8 or Sentinel-2 images were also used for the dNBR calculation. We revealed complex climate, human, and restoration interactions in land cover and burn severity fluctuations over 273,799 hectares of the study area from 2015 to 2023. The 2015 El Niño-induced drought led to 21,754 fire hotspots and 2.01% of the area in high-severity burns. In 2016, it reduced tree cover by 10.18% and increased bare/sparse vegetation by 6.11%. The 2019 El Niño event led to 7,893 fire hotspots, lessening unburned areas and worsening burns. Due to the extreme effects of the 2015 drought, restoration efforts between 2016 and 2020 significantly decreased fire hotspots in 2016. Tree cover stabilized, reaching 48.46% by 2020, whereas unburned areas rose to 69.46% in 2018, showing good recovery and lower fire severity. In 2021-2023, fire hotspots were modest relative to El Niño years but increased in 2023. After 2020, tree cover decreased, but other land cover classes fluctuated. Therefore, continual monitoring and adaptive management are critical for reducing negative consequences and increasing ecosystem resilience.
Simbolisasi bunga mawar dalam cerita pendek "Siapa Kirim Aku Bunga?" karya Eka Kurniawan: Analisis dekonstruksi
Authors: Furqon Haekal Pradifa
Published: October 2024

Tulisan ini memuat pembacaan dekonstruktif atas sebuah karya sastra, yakni cerita pendek “Siapa Kirim Aku Bunga?” karya Eka Kurniawan. Sebagai sebuah kajian kualitatif diberdayakan metodologi filsafat, yaitu dekonstruksi, sebagai langkah metodis. Tujuannya, untuk memecah kebekuan makna oleh pemaknaan tunggal yang diusung oleh ideologi teks “Siapa Kirim Aku Bunga?”, utamanya terkait simbolisasi bunga mawar dan makna lain yang mengikutinya. Secara metodis, analisis berjalan dengan: (1) menentukan pusat teks, (2) inventarisasi oposisi-oposisi biner, (3) membalik hierarki metafisik, serta (4) mendiseminasi makna. Pada hasil pembacaan kritis yang digelar, teridentifikasi “bunga mawar sebagai tanda ungkapan cinta” menjadi pusat teks sekaligus pemaknaan lumrah dan prioritas payung oposisi biner, yang ditopang oleh sederet binaritas, di antaranya: “Eropa/Non Eropa”, “Noni/Gadis lokal”, “Pemerintah Hindia Belanda/Warga masyarakat lokal”, “Sopan/Tidak sopan”, “Pantas/Sembrono”, “Sama/Berbeda”, “Kolonial/Bumiputera”, “Pejabat/Jongos”, “Setelan Eropa/Kebaya Jawa”, “Normal/Aneh”. Ditegaskan bunga dan bunga mawar sebagai suatu undécidable atau ambiguitas, yang darinya lahir pembalikan atas hierarki metafisik pada binaritas yang ada, yang kemudian lewat diseminasi, ketunggalan makna berhasil didobrak. Hasilnya, bunga mawar tidaklah lagi sekadar dimaknai sebagai tanda/ungkapan cinta, melainkan berdasarkan logika internal teks sendiri dapat pula merentangkan signifikasi yang sebelumnya terabaikan, seperti: bunga mawar sebagai representasi rasa subversif dan perlawanan, makna keringnya cinta, atau perwujudan dari realitas pascakolonial seperti mimikri. Pembacaan dekonstruktif yang dilakukan juga berhasil mengangkat eksistensi krusial bunga mawar sebagai aktan atau agen non-manusia lewat pluralitas posibilitas simbolisasi yang dimungkinkannya. Pada akhirnya, melalui analisis atas cerita pendek ini juga berhasil diperlihatkan bagaimana metodologi filsafat seperti dekonstruksi diberdayakan untuk membuka pembacaan kritis atas teks secara lebih luas dan radikal.
Peran Komunikasi Pemasaran Modern pada Produk Kuliner Tradisional di Teras Jahe Yogyakarta
Authors: Dyaloka Dyaloka Puspita Ningrum , Syakdiah Syakdiah
Published: October 2024

One business that is still consistently increasing and contributing to the national economy is the growth of the culinary/food and beverage (F&B) business industry, as gastronomic trends continue to be initiated as a new tourism alternative. This research aims to analyze the sales efforts of traditional culinary products carried out by Teras Jahe Yogyakarta using the 10P Marketing Mix theory based on Kotler and Armstrong's perspective. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method through data collection techniques: observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and literature study. The results of the research show that the management at Teras Jahe Yogyakarta has carried out various promotions in conventional marketing media to digital marketing media, especially those that focus on strengthening the brand image with the tagline "Warming the Archipelago". The application of the 10P indicators in the marketing mix is a fundamental tool that Teras Jahe Yogyakarta must continue to optimize to maintain its business.
Feminis Retorika Kritis Sutradara Laki-laki dalam Isu Kesetaraan Gender
Authors: Marsya Ulmi , Mairita Desy
Published: October 2024

Munculnya para sineas laki-laki yang memiliki perhatian khusus pada isu perempuan dan kesetaraan gender merupakan kabar yang cukup menggembirakan karena pelibatan laki-laki dalam pewujudan kesetaraan gender merupakan hal yang sangat krusial. Namun, sebuah ide yang ditampilkan pada film, tidak lepas dari pengaruh pengalaman serta pengetahuan yang dimiliki oleh para sineas mengenai hal tersebut. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Metode Kualitatif dengan pendekatan teori Feminist Standpoint yang digagas oleh Sandra Hardings untuk menguraikan bagaimana ide-ide feminist dipahami dan disuarakan oleh laki-laki. Empat pintu masuk analisis pada Feminist Standpoint yaitu, strong objectivity, situated knowledge, epistemic adventage, dan power relations. Keterlibatan perempuan dalam film garapan Lucky Kuswandi yang mengangkat isu perempuan terbilang cukup dominan baik dalam produksi maupun pemeran. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa perspektif yang dibangun berlandaskan pada objektifitas sutradara. Penggambaran situasi pengetahuan dalam perspektif sutradara laki-laki dibangun dalam perspektif kelompok-kelompok marjinal seperti perempuan imigran, etnis tionhoa, kelompok marjinal seksual.
Ulusötesi Yasal Çerçeveler, İstihdam ve Zihinsel Yetersizlik Bağlamı
Authors: Pereira Júlia , Sousa Carla , Matos Andreia , Cobello Stefano , Milli Elena , Güner Gülce , Yiğit Emre Hüseyin , Cura Gülben , Kızılkum Şenay
Published: October 2024

Zihin Yetersizliği Olan Bireyler için istihdamın önemi vurgulanmakta ve bunun refah ve sosyal katılım üzerindeki etkisine odaklanılmaktadır. Temel olarak İtalya, Portekiz, İsveç ve Türkiye’deki mevcut yasal çerçeveleri inceleyerek bu kişilerin işyerine katılımını nasıl kolaylaştırdıklarını araştırıyor. Sonuç olarak, geliştirilen araştırma, yasal çerçevelerin uygulanmasında, ZYOB ‘in becerilerini iş piyasası talepleriyle uyumlu hale getirmede ve kapsamlı destek sağlamada sürekli zorluklar olduğunu ortaya koyuyor. Ayrıca işyerinde makul düzenlemelerin önemi vurgulanmakta ve örnek olay incelemesi yapılan dört ülkedeki yasal ve toplumsal girişimlerin başarıları ve sınırlamaları tartışılmaktadır. Sonuç olarak, istihdamda niyet ve uygulama arasındaki boşluğu kapatmak için toplumsal ve yasal reformlara duyulan ihtiyacın altını çizerek, zihin yetersizliği olan bireylerin işgücüne etkili bir şekilde dahil edilmesini sağlamak için mevzuatın iyileştirilmesini, destek sistemlerinin geliştirilmesini ve farkındalığın artırılmasını içeren bütünsel bir yaklaşım çağrısında bulunmaktadır.
Zihin Yetersizliği Olan Bireyler İçin İşe Alim ve İş Koçluğu
Authors: Cura Gülben , Kızılkum Şenay
Published: October 2024

Bu bölüm, ZYOB leri işgücüne entegre etmenin çok boyutlu yönlerini araştırıyor, iş koçlarının kritik rollerini ve işe yerleştirmelerde çevresel değerlendirmelerin önemini vurguluyor. Çalışma, kimliği olan kişiler için üç temel istihdam modelini tartışıyor: korunaklı işyerleri, destekli istihdam ve rekabetçi istihdam; her birinin işverenlerden ailelere kadar farklı paydaşları var. Zihin yetersizliği olan bireylerin ilgi ve yeteneklerini değerlendirmek, onları uygun işlerle eşleştirmek, sürekli destek ve eğitim sağlamak da dahil olmak üzere iş koçlarının sorumluluklarını detaylandıran çalışma, başarılı iş entegrasyonu için gereken kapsamlı yaklaşımın altını çiziyor. Ek olarak, iş koçlarının sosyal etkileşimleri kolaylaştırmak ve gelecekteki kariyer planlaması konusunda tavsiyelerde bulunmak gibi mesleki yeterliliklerin ötesinde faaliyetlerde bulunma ihtiyacının altını çiziyor.
İşyerine Katılımın Desteklenmesi: Zihinsel Engelli Bireyler için Makul Düzenlemeler ve Yardımcı Teknolojiler
Authors: Agius May , Heiman Tali , Sula Gerda , Tsvetkova Paulina , Nanchen Benjamin , Tkaczyk Alan H. , Sousa Carla
Published: October 2024

Bu bölüm, Zihin Yetersizliğin mevcut anlayışını, sosyal haklar ve insan hakları merceğinden ele alarak incelemektedir. Bunu yaparak, makul düzenlemelerin ve Yardımcı Teknolojilerin (YT’ler) işyeri katılımıyla ilgili kritik önemini keşfederken, destekleyici ortamların önemine ve bireyin güçlü yönlerine ve yeteneklerine özellikle vurgu yapar. Yasal yapıların gerektirdiği zorunlu makul düzenlemeler, herkes için adil ve eşit fırsatları teşvik eder, böylece çalışanların işte tutulmasını, iş tatminini ve üretkenliğini artırır. Hem düşük teknolojili hem de yapay zeka destekli uygulamaları kapsayan YT ‘ler, kimlik sahibi kişilerin bağımsızlığını ve işlevsel yeteneklerini artırmada büyük önem taşıyor. Dahası, işyerine özellikle vurgu yaparak yaşamın çeşitli alanlarında kapsayıcılığı teşvik ederler. Bireysel gereksinimler, finansal engeller ve tutum sorunları ile teknolojik uyumun sağlanması engellerdir. Bölümün sonuç kısmı, ortaya çıkan modelleri, işbirlikçi çabaları ve işgücünün kimlik sahibi bireyleri daha kapsayıcı olduğu bir geleceğe doğru sürekli ilerlemeyi vurgulamaktadır.
On one Alexandrov problem and Pogorelov method
Authors: Verner A.L. , Antipova L.A.
Published: October 2024

Briefly one problem of A.D. Aleksandrov is described and the Pogorelov method is presented.
Geometric tomography. Ground and by-products
Authors: Golubyatnikov V.P.
Published: October 2024

One class of problems related to reconstruction of convex bodies from the shapes of their projections onto 2-dimensional planes is considered. Some corollaries from the results obtained there are described.
Discrete causality implies Lorenz group: case of 2-d space-times
Authors: Kosheleva Olga , Kreinovich Vladik
Published: October 2024

It is known that for Minkowski space-times of dimension larger than 2, any causality-preserving transformation is linear. It is also known that in a 2-D space-time, there are many nonlinear causality-preserving transformations. In this paper, we show that for 2-D space-times, if we restrict ourselves to discrete space-times, then linearity is retained: only linear transformation preserve causality.
It was recently, it was a long time AGO
Authors: Borisenko A.A.
Published: October 2024

Recollections of the Ukrainian academician A.A. Borisenko on meetings with A.D. Alekxandrov.
Maximal group of isometries of the Lorentzian Lie group𝐴+(1) × 𝐴+(1)
Authors: Podoksenov M.N. , Gorovaya Y.V.
Published: October 2024

We consider a connected simply connected four-dimensional Lie group𝐺𝐼𝑉 , whose Lie algebra belongs to the IV Bianchi type. It is proved that there is only one way of defining a left-invariant Lorentzian metric on it, for which the full isometry group of the resulting homogeneous manifold is five-dimensional. In the coordinates associated with the matrix representation of the Lie group, the matrix of the metric tensor is found and formulas are written according to which the one-parameter group of isometries acts, which leaves the unit element of the Lie group fixed. Also, formulas are written out according to which the full group of isometries acts.
Time machines: current state of development and prospects
Authors: Polischuk A.V.
Published: October 2024

A brief overview of the current state in the field of time machine constructions is given. Considered as time machines in the understanding of the General theory of relativity, and quantum theory.
Mass as the geometry of space
Authors: Boldov I.A.
Published: October 2024

The paper shows that there are no fundamental prohibitions on the use of laws and concepts of the macrocosm in the physics of the microcosm. It is assumed that the binding energy in atomic nuclei (the nucleon mass defect) and the appearance of forces holding protons and neutrons in the nucleus are not cause and effect. It is hypothesized that based on the internal distribution of Coulomb charges inside nucleons, quarks can have not fractional but integer charges, and in this case leptons can be used as quarks. It is also clearly shown that the essence of mass as a physical phenomenon in N-dimensional space is a consequence of its extension in + 2-space, which causes gravitational and inertial manifestations of mass. The concept of ”Vacuum density” is introduced, which can be analogous to the popular concept of ”Dark Matter”. It is hypothesized that our three-dimensional space is separated from the three-dimensional anti-space by a two-dimensional plane.
Investigation of factors affecting electricity consumption by a commercial enterprise
Authors: Blokhin A.V. , Gritsay A.S. , Gorshenin A.U.
Published: October 2024

This work is devoted to an important issue that concerns the analysis of the behavior of an individual participant in the electric power system in order to further predict this behavior. To do this, we used data on the hourly electricity consumption of the shopping center. In addition to them, data sets of ambient temperature and time were additionally used. The analysis carried out will be further used in building a model for predicting the consumption of electrical energy by a separate object of the energy system to improve the interaction between the consumer and the supplier of electrical energy.
Application of methods of system analysisto the construction of a structural and functional scheme of a greenhouse system
Authors: Kostennov T.V.
Published: October 2024

The article consider the informationality and functionality of applying system analysis to the description of a greenhouse as a system, and the process of decomposition is carried out. Particular attention is paid to highlighting the key properties of the system in relation to the greenhouse. On the basis of the studied material, a structural and functional diagram of the greenhouse as a system is built.
Methodical functions of examples and counter-examples in cognitive-reflexive style of understanding higher mathematics
Authors: Erovenko V.A. , Prokasheva V.A.
Published: October 2024

The problem of methodological functions of examples and counterexamples in cognitive-reflexive problem situations in the study of meaningful sections of higher mathematics has not been specifically studied in terms of understanding mathematics. On the one hand, examples and counterexamples help to comprehend the abstract formulation of mathematical definitions, and on the other hand, with their help you can test the mathematical statement for its truth. The article analyzes the essence of the counterexample as the most important cognitive-reflective concept of mathematical knowledge. Its educational role in cognition is methodically underestimated not only by non-mathematicians, but even by teachers of higher mathematicians.
Mausoleums of Uak Aulie in the Forest Nature Reserve “Ertys Ormany”
Authors: Abeuova Enlik K. , Akhmetova Sholpan K. , Tolpeko Irina V.
Published: October 2024

Based on the materials of an ethnographic expedition to study the mausoleums located in the State Forest Natural Reserve “Ertis Ormany”, the cult of saints - aulie and the practice of pilgrimage among the Kazakhs of the Pavlodar region are considered. Today, on the territory of the reserve there are seven sacred objects of regional significance: the mausoleums of Gabdul Uakhit Khazret, Shokman Kozha, Akhat mullah, Shakau mullah, Mergalym ata, Temirgali Nurekenov and the burial place of Sary baybishe. The construction of sacred objects by the descendants of the Kozha is supervised by the department of tourism and environmental education of the Ertis Ormany reserve within the framework of the “Sacred Geography of Kazakhstan” project of the “Rukhani Zhangyru” program. Department employees develop tourist routes to religious pilgrimage sites and conduct information and scientific work. The most famous object of religious pilgrimage is the mausoleum of Gabdul Uakhit Khazret. A developed infrastructure has been formed around it to satisfy all the needs of pilgrims: a good road to the site, information stands, parking, a guest house, places for ablution, sacrifice, eating, a well with good water). The construction of other pilgrimage sites on the territory of the reserve is taking place along the same path. Religious tourism is in demand in Kazakhstan. Its basis is primarily the cult of ancestors - the Aruaks. However, until recently, in the north of the country there were not many widely known and accessible sites for pilgrimage. The project “Sacred Geography of Kazakhstan” made it possible to identify them and begin to create a favorable environment for visiting them.
Synthesis and antimicrobial activities of some new 6-iodoquinazoline-based Schiff bases
Authors:   Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Selangor, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Alafeefy Ahmed M , Ashraf Kamran , Zain Mohamed E , Sultan Sadia
Published: October 2024

A library of thirteen new quinazoline-based Schiff bases was synthesized by simple, straightforward documented chemical procedures. Their skeletal structure was confirmed by IR, NMR, MS, and elemental analyses. The final compounds were also screened for their activities against eight selected microbial strains (two gram-positive and two gram-negative bacteria in addition to four fungal strains). Nine out of the thirteen tested compounds showed remarkable antimicrobial activities. However, six compounds, namely 7, 10, 13, 15, 16 and 18, showed antibacterial and antifungal activities, while compounds 9, 14 and 17 were devoid of antifungal and showed only antibacterial activities. The best activity was obtained by compounds 10 and 15, which were against Bacillus subtilis. The best MIC (1.90 μg/ml) and (3.9 μg/ml) were obtained by compound 10 against Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. Aspergillus fumigatus and Syncephalastrum racemosum were the most sensitive filamentous fungi, where compound 10 inhibited their growth at MIC (15.63 and 62.50 μg/ml), respectively.
Traditional and complementary medicines in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a narrative review
Authors:   Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Puncak Alam Campus, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia., Nasrudin Izzah Zahra , Zulkifli Nur Wahida
Published: October 2024

Many individuals with diabetes often explore traditional and complementary medicines (TCM) as an alternative, believing in their perceived minimal side effects and enhanced effectiveness compared to conventional treatments for diabetes mellitus. This review aims to conduct a narrative review of TCM approaches for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, focusing on diabetic parameters such as glycemic, lipid profiles, weight, and blood pressure. We searched PubMed and ScienceDirect using terms such as "traditional and complementary medicine," "type 2 diabetes mellitus," "diabetes mellitus," "management," and "herbal" over a period of 5 years (2017–2021). The screened articles were based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, which were then validated and extracted. We included a total of 47 articles that met the criteria in this review and categorized them according to diabetic parameters (adapted from CPG Management of T2DM, 2020). The majority of herbal supplements (e.g., ginger, American ginseng, herbal mixtures), health supplements (e.g., Gingko biloba, zinc, vitamin D), dietary supplements (e.g., wheat germ and camel milk), and practices (e.g., acupuncture and homeopathy) exhibited positive effects, improving diabetic parameters towards their intended targets. This review can serve as a valuable reference for healthcare professionals involved in the management of this condition.