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EVALUATING ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND DESIGN EDUCATION: CONTEXTUAL FACTORS, INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES, AND TECHNOLOGY BARRIERS
Authors: Masingi Jamela , Khoza Samuel
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this qualitative study was to evaluate the contextual factors that impede the integration of technology in Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) teaching in selected schools of the Limpopo province. The interpretive paradigm was used to understand the data from the participants of this case study. The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge was used as an underpinning theoretical framework for the study. The population of interest included five technical schools of the same quintile where two teachers from each school were purposefully selected. A purposive sample was used to select 10 teachers to take part in the study. The classroom observations showed that not all teachers have digital tools in their classrooms and that some learners have more advanced EGD software than the ones that the teachers have. Teachers also mentioned that they only use WhatsApp as a communication application to provide notifications to learners. The recommendations are that the Department of Education should assist schools in procuring relevant and advanced digital tools and utilizing technology for EGD subjects. To address this, the Department of Education should invest money and provide workshops on technology integration, to train the teachers about gadgets, and how to use them. Regular monitoring of the digital tools will ensure their daily use in the EGD classes.
POSITIVE INTERDEPENDENCE AND PROMOTIVE INTERACTION IN ONLINE COOPERATIVE LEARNING TO SUPPORT WRITING ACHIEVEMENT
Authors: Nurvianti Sussi , Riyanti Dwi , Sada Clarry
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to get a clear description of how positive interdependence and promotive interaction as two of five key elements in cooperative learning account for the success of students’ achievement in essay writing. A mixed method design was employed to describe if the characteristics of both positive interdependence and promotive interaction were found in the activities performed by the groups and whether these two elements had the potential to support students’ achievement in essay writing. Using Google Classroom as the learning management system to mediate the learning process, there were 52 undergraduate students participated in this study who were divided into 10 small groups consisting of 5-6 students. Data required for this study was collected from both written records of students’ activities in online discussions and the scores achieved by the groups on each task. The findings showed an interesting fact that the characteristics of both of the elements were easily found in all parts of the activities performed by all groups in the online discussions. However, the average scores of their works indicated that there was not any meaningful improvement from the first to the last activities. The result implied that although cooperative learning is possible to be applied in an online classroom setting, it needs proper preparation and well-designed writing tasks to make it possible to support students’ writing achievement.
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF USING LEARNING MEDIA ON STUDENTS’ LEARNING MOTIVATION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
Authors: Permatasari Romadina , Suarman Suarman , Gimin Gimin
Published: July 2024

This research aims to examine the influence of the use of learning media on students’ learning motivation and learning outcomes in creative economics courses at an education department of one university in Indonesia. The research was carried out employing a quantitative approach with descriptive research methods. The population of this research is undergraduate students from three classes (2019 -2021 cohorts) at this department with a total population of 232 students. They were selected using the Simple Random Sampling method so that the number of samples taken was 70 students. Data were collected using a questionnaire which was distributed to respondents via the Google Form. Data analysis was carried out using regression analysis with the path analysis method to test the research hypothesis. This study found that: 1) the use of learning media has a positive effect on students’ learning motivation; 2) learning motivation has a positive effect on students’ learning outcomes; 3) the use of learning media has a positive effect on students’ learning outcomes (with learning motivation as a mediator). These findings imply that the use of learning media is highly recommended for improving students’ learning outcomes. This influence becomes greater when learning motivation is used as a mediator. This study also shows that learning motivation acts as an intermediary between the use of learning media and students’ outcomes
The Effect of Different Substrates on Laboratory Scale Cultivation of Sargassum cristaefolium
Authors: Waang Dinda Christasya , Cokrowati Nunik , Abidin Zaenal
Published: July 2024

Seaweed is an excellent aquatic commodity to be cultivated. One type is Sargassum cristaefolium, which contains alginate. Alginate is needed in various industrial fields for export and import. The high demand needs to be balanced by cultivation. One of the factors that affect cultivation is the substrate. The substrate as a habitat for seaweed is very diverse. This study aimed to analyze the best substrate for the growth of S.cristaefolium seaweed cultivated on a laboratory scale. This study was conducted for 20 days using a completely randomized design of 4 treatments and four repetitions to obtain 16 experimental units. The test treatments used were sand, coral, volcanic rock, and sand and coral substrates. The Anova test results showed that different substrates significantly affected the survival of S. cristaefolium. P2 with coral substrate gave the highest results for survival of 92.25%, final weight of 18.25 g, and alginate yield of 90%. This study concludes that the best substrate for the growth of S. cristaefolium is a coral substrate with survival reaching 91.25%, a final weight of 18.25 g, and an alginate yield of 90%.
Species Composition and Economic Value Status of Sea Cucumbers in the Waters of Pulau Banyak, Aceh Singkil
Authors: Afiat Sukra , Suriani Mai , Kusumawati Ika , Susetya Ipanna Enggar
Published: July 2024

The sea cucumber is one of the organisms from the Echinodermata phylum, Holothuridae class. Sea cucumbers (Holothuria) can be found throughout the coastal waters, ranging from shallow tidal areas to deeper waters. This study aims to determine the species composition and economic value of sea cucumbers in Banyak Island waters. This research was conducted from August to September 2023, coinciding in the waters of Banyak Island Aceh Singkil. The research method was carried out by identifying sea cucumber documentation collected directly from local fishermen and conducting direct interviews with collectors who operate to obtain information about the selling price of sea cucumbers. Based on observations, sea cucumbers obtained in the waters of Banyak Island consist of several species in 2 families. The composition of sea cucumber species obtained includes Holothuria atra, H. fuscocinerea, H.edulis, H. fuscopunctata, and Stichopus pseudohorrens. Sea cucumbers found by fishermen have varying economic values, from cheap to expensive prices. The price is influenced by various factors, including the type of sea cucumber and its weight. Each type of sea cucumber has a different selling value, and its weight size is one of the main determining factors in the selling price
Analysis of Microplastic Containment in Coral Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) and Brown-Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus fuscogattatus) Grown on the Station of Baguk Island, Singkil Aceh
Authors: Aulafi Inayah Safa , Nufus Hayatun , Rizal Muhammad , Oktavinanda Giovanni , Astuti Rika
Published: July 2024

Baguk Island is one of several islands in the Aceh Singkil Regency. This water area is included in a coastal ecosystem widely used for various human activities, such as sea transportation routes; these activities can increase domestic and anthropogenic waste, including microplastics. The study aimed to determine the type and amount of microplastic content in coral groupers (Cephalopholis miniata) and Brown-marbled grouper (Epinephelus fuscogattatus), fish often consumed by the community. This research was conducted in August-November 2023 in the tangkahan of Baguk Island village using quantitative methods where data collection was carried out through field surveys and laboratory experiments based on the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) method but with several differences, namely the number of samples and the addition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) solution. The results of the identification of this study found as many as three types of microplastics in coral grouper fish, namely fragment, film and fiber types and four types of microplastics in Brown-marbled grouper fish with fragment, film, fiber and granule types.
Types and Abundance of Microplastics in the Digestive Tract of Cucumbers in Banyak Island, Aceh Singkil
Authors: Lianda Desi , Suriani Mai , Kusumawati Ika , Lubis Friyuanita , Dewinta Astrid Fauzia
Published: July 2024

Banyak Island is an island located in Aceh province, precisely in Aceh Singkil district. The people of Banyak Island often consume food whose packaging is made of plastic, and then it ends up in the sea. Island community waste thrown into the sea will enter and potentially pollute the marine ecosystem and the biota within it. This research aims to identify the type of composition and abundance of microplastics found in the digestive tract of sea cucumbers on Banyak Island, Aceh Singkil, in terms of the shape and abundance of microplastics. The method used in this research is a descriptive analysis method, which is based on photos taken with a microscope. Based on the research results, the species composition ranged from 50-114 particles/g, and the abundance of microplastics obtained was 0.2-11.4 particles/g. It was dominated by microplastic pellets, fibers, and films, with the pellet type being the first. Judging from the large amount of microplastic content found in the digestive tract of sea cucumbers on Banyak Island, Aceh Singkil, they can be categorized into types of sea cucumbers that are still suitable for consumption and sale, but if done continuously, can trigger the growth of if done frequently and over a long period, it will cause adverse effects for humans who consume it.
Community Structure of Mangrove Vegetation in Sapat Village, Kuala Indragiri District, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau Province
Authors: Martha Rezky Dwi , Zulkifli Zulkifli , Efriyeldi Efriyeldi
Published: July 2024

Mangroves are very productive wetlands and can live in areas still influenced by tides. This research was conducted in November - December 2023 in the mangrove ecosystem of Sapat Village, Kuala Indragiri District, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau Province. This study aimed to determine the structure of mangrove vegetation communities in Sapat Village. This study used the survey method, and three stations were used. Mangrove species found include Avicennia alba, Sonneratia alba, S.caseolaris, S.ovata, Nypa fruticans, Rhizophora apiculata, Bruguiera parviflora, B.gymnorhiza, B.sexangula, and Achantus ebracteatus. Mangrove vegetation density at station I has very dense criteria, station II medium criteria, and III has sparse criteria. From the index aspect, the mangrove vegetation community has a diversity value (H'), which is classified as moderate, with sufficient productivity, which has a value ranging from 1.33-1.68. The uniformity value (E) of stations I and II is in the moderate category, which ranges from 0.57-0.58, and station III is classified as a high category with a value of 0.73. Moreover, the value of the dominance index (C) is classified as low, ranging from 0.21-0.3 based on the significant value. The type of N.fruticans dominates because they have a more excellent value than other species seen at each station in both categories of trees, saplings, and trees.
Academic Concern: Identify Predatory Journals Prior to Publication
Authors: Timalsina Saroj Kumar , Karki Janta Raj
Published: July 2024

This article was composed with the goal of identifying predatory journals and making recommendations to aspiring academics. In this course, the author gathered the essential material through deskwork and then utilized descriptive-cum-analytical methods to generalize the findings. This article discusses how to discover predatory and non-predatory journals on Web pages so that careful researchers can publish their scholarly work in the right forum. To provide the necessary explanation, the author employed both descriptive and analytical approaches to information comprehension. According to the study, predatory journals are widely available in the form of open-access journals and online journals, whereas non-predatory publications have well-defined manuscript submission protocols. That is why interested researchers should be aware of whether they are reading the correct journal or a counterfeit. When examining a suspected journal, look for integrity; if the same paper appears in many journals without peer review and there is no editor or editorial board listed on the journal's website at all, Topics covered include the website, publication methods, indexing and metrics, pricing, access and copyright, and commercial activities. This is why this post will be useful for those who want to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit journals.
Promoting Inclusion through Democratic Education: Strategies and Implications
Authors: Sapkota Madhabi , Niure Dhurba Prasad
Published: July 2024

This article aims to explore various strategies that could be used to promote inclusion through a democratic education system. It was prepared based on a number of literature sources concerning inclusion and the democratic process. The reviewed literature was sourced from libraries and various search engines. The collected information was then systematically organized into eight themes reflecting strategies required to promote inclusion through the democratic process. Different approaches, such as ensuring equal access to education for all children including those with special needs, creating a welcoming environment for all, providing multiple ways of learning to accommodate diverse learning styles of learners, promoting inclusion in the classroom, and optimizing participation of learners in decision-making processes, can be practiced to enhance the inclusion through the democratic education process. Furthermore, respecting individual rights, fostering collaborative learning environments, and promoting transparency and accountability in educational practices could also be useful in maximizing inclusion through the democratic process.
Pedagogical Paradigm Shift: Integrating Soft Skills into English Language Teaching
Authors: Paneru Narendra Raj
Published: July 2024

This article aims to explore the shift in pedagogical paradigms in English language instruction through educators' understanding of soft skills and the challenges associated with integrating them into the language teaching. For this, the study has been made by synthesizing scholarly literature, conducting empirical research, and conducting a thematic analysis of data from six English language educators of diverse colleges in the Kathmandu Valley. Additionally, it proposes a dynamic and student-centric instructional approach integrated with soft skills. Such provision also adds to the current discourse on innovative pedagogical approaches and methods in English language instruction.
Waiting Time Countdown Displays Affect the Idle-Stopping Behavior of Motorcyclists at Signalized Traffic Intersections
Authors: Bhandari Rikita , Lama Arina , Dhital Narayan Babu
Published: July 2024

Transportation is an important driving force behind the surging global energy demand and a key emission source of air pollutants and greenhouse gases. Turning off vehicle engines while waiting for extended periods at traffic intersections can help reduce transport sector fuel consumption and mitigate air pollution. However, idle-stopping is a personal choice and depends on behavior and awareness among drivers. In this study, we conducted a stated preference survey among motorcyclists in Kathmandu, Nepal, to examine the effect of installing traffic lights with waiting time countdown displays at signalized traffic intersections on idle-stopping behavior and investigated if the display of waiting time countdowns could encourage idle-stopping behavior among motorcyclists. Through logistic regression analysis, we found a significant effect of waiting times on idle-stopping choices (p < 0.001). The odds ratio for waiting time was 1.051 (95% CI: 1.046-1.057), suggesting that with a 1-second increase in waiting time, the odds of motorcyclists idle-stopping their motorcycle engines increase by 5.1%. Likewise, the most commonly perceived deterrent to idle-stopping choices was the uncertain waiting time. Therefore, our results suggest that installing waiting time countdown displays at signalized traffic intersections may offer an often overlooked benefit by reducing idling fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions from on-road vehicles. Our findings will provide valuable insights for policymakers in formulating evidence-based policies and city planners in improving transportation infrastructure, especially in cities in developing economies.
Assessment of Sound Pollution and Control Initiatives in Growing Suburb of Jhapa, Koshi Province of Nepal
Authors: Neupane Nisha , Chauhan Raju
Published: July 2024

This study presents an assessment of noise pollution in Gauradaha Municipality, Nepal, focusing on sound level measurements and evaluation of noise control initiatives across five categorical areas: commercial, industrial, quiet, rural, and urban residential zones. Using a systematic sampling approach, three sites per category were selected across nine wards, with sound level measurements conducted using a Sound Level Meter at 10-second intervals for 10 minutes, five times between 6 am and 9 pm. Questionnaire surveys were also administered to assess community perceptions and existing noise control measures. Results indicate widespread noise pollution exceeding both national and WHO standards, with an overall equivalent sound level of 65.19 dBA. Industrial areas exhibited the highest levels (90.78 dBA), while rural areas showed the lowest (47.34 dBA). Control measures predominantly included no horn zone declarations and physical barriers such as cemented structures and bamboo barriers. However, effectiveness varied across areas, suggesting a need for enhanced enforcement and community awareness. This study underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate noise pollution, recommending strengthened enforcement of regulations, increased community awareness, and innovative solutions tailored to specific sources of noise pollution in each area.
Efficiency of Ceramic Candle Filters towards Purification of Drinking Water
Authors: Thapa Santosh , Niraula Narayan , Shrestha Padmaja , Maskey Byanju Rejina
Published: July 2024

This study addresses a critical research gap in Nepal, focusing on the effectiveness of ceramic candle filters for purifying drinking water. The research assesses their performance in removing physico-chemical and microbiological parameters, along with flow rates. A market survey in Kathmandu and Surkhet informed the selection of five brands. A cross-sectional, block design experiment over two cycles measured water quality and flow rates. Physico-chemical parameters met NDWQS standards. Microbial tests revealed a significant reduction in E. coli and total coliform bacteria, albeit not within NDWQS limits. Flow rates showed no significant variations. Comparative analysis favored silver-coated (CS) filters, with Apollo among non-CS filters exhibiting the highest microbiological efficiency, followed by Hotsun, Surya Vinayak, Surya Nepal, and Milton. This research aims to contribute valuable insights for promoting efficient point-of-use water treatment practices in Nepal.
Urban Agriculture in the Kathmandu Valley: Assessing Practices, Impacts, and Challenges for Sustainable Food Production and Well-being
Authors: Waiba Kalpana , Maharjan Alina , Shakya Rashmita
Published: July 2024

Agriculture, a pillar of human society, is undergoing dramatic changes as a result of global urbanization trends. Urban and peri-urban agriculture emerges as a critical method, providing numerous benefits such as increased food availability, poverty alleviation, and environmental mitigation. The Kathmandu Valley is the center of this study, which investigates the status and impact of urban agriculture on its population. It digs into topics including land availability, agricultural practices, food production, and health consequences. The study surveyed 230 families using a structured questionnaire method, indicating a male predominance (56%) and a diverse ethnic representation. The key findings show that 51% of respondents have access to growing areas, while 76% choose kitchen gardening. The biggest motivations are economic considerations (50%) and personal satisfaction (20%). Participants report cultivating 55% of their diet, which contributes to good health. Despite obstacles such as plant diseases (40%), 95% of respondents are satisfied with urban agriculture. This study sheds light on the potential of urban agriculture in solving Kathmandu’s difficulties and offers actionable recommendations for the sustainable implementation of urban agriculture in urban settings.
Impact of Improper Shelters on Women on the Aftermath of Jajarkot Earthquake in West Rukum, Nepal
Authors: Chaudhary Reena , Sharma Bal Deep , Shrestha Sushil , Gautam Sahadev , Dhital Ravi
Published: July 2024

Disasters and emergencies affect each individual in different way based on age, sex, disability, community, geographic regions, etc. Women and children are disproportionately affected during and after disaster. The situation becomes pathetic when they loss their houses and live in tarpaulin tents. Lack of proper shelters influence daily life directly or indirectly viz. food and nutrition, mental and reproductive health, WASH, protection, education, etc. They often lag behind during preparedness, search and rescue, evacuation, response and recovery. The Government of Nepal has taken an initiation to make the temporary shelter of the Jajarkot earthquake, 6.4 ML, Nov 2023, affected families affected districts. For this, Government of Nepal (GoN) is providing housing grant to such affected families in two tranche amount of 25,000 NPR. This paper assesses the impact of improper shelters on earthquake affected women and their limitations to make their temporary shelters independently in West Rukum district, Karnali province of Nepal. This study is based on descriptive as well as explanatory research design. Primary sources for information collection based on questionnaire were Key Informant Interview (KII), Focus Group Discussions (FGD), household survey, field observation and interview whereas secondary sources for data collection were literatures review, articles and government offices. Both the qualitative and quantitative approaches were applied. The assessment shows that the improper shelters after earthquake disproportionately affects women. The disaster hits harder if comes to intersectionality of being marginalized, single and having disability. Need identification of such women is essential during the construction of their temporary shelters.
Model and Properties of Cauchy Modified Inverse Gompertz Distribution with Application to a Real Data Set
Authors: Chaudhary Arun Kumar , Sah Telee Lal Babu
Published: July 2024

In this study, we introduce the Cauchy modified inverse Gompertz distribution as a new probability model. Utilizing the modified inverse Gompertz distribution as its baseline distribution, this model blends the Cauchy family of distributions. Our aim is to utilize this model for lifetime data analysis. We have inferred formulas for some basic properties of the model. We have also included graphic representations of the hazard rate and probability density curves. We observed that the probability density function displays positive skewness, while the hazard rate function plot shows an increasing-decreasing pattern. We used the Cramer-Von Mises method, the least squares approach, and maximum likelihood estimation to estimate the model parameters. We employed several statistical criteria to validate our model, including the corrected Akaike’s, the Bayesian, the Hannan-Quinn, as well as Akaike’s information criterion. We also utilized Q-Q and P-P graphs for further confirmation. To assess goodness of fit, we used the Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Anderson-Darlin, and Cramer-von Mises tests. The empirical results of the study show that it gives a better fit to the real data set. All numerical computations were conducted using the R programming language.
Mirosław Chmielewski, Małgorzata Nowak, Piotr Stanisz, Justyna Szlich-Kałuża, and Dariusz Wadowski, Komunikacja Kościoła katolickiego w Polsce w okresie pandemii COVID-19. Raport z badań interdyscyplinarnych
Authors: Szczot Elżbieta
Published: July 2024

The main purpose of the research was to analyze the legal, socio-cultural and theologicaldimensions of the communication of the Catholic Church in Poland, while the specific objectivesanalyzed and evaluated the relationship between the content of information and announcements issuedby the Church in Poland in connection with the regulations issued by the Holy See and the Polishauthorities.
Filozofia Emmanuela Levinasa jako ancilla theologiae
Authors: Słomka Jan
Published: July 2024

The present monograph constitutes a theological reading of the thought of Emmanuel Levinas. The volume contains Levinas’s assessment of the contemporary intellectual and spiritual landscape of the West and an analysis of selected thoughts of the French philosopher — from the idea of creation, through atheism, freedom and guilt (or the original sin in theology), to the question of truth and revelation — and their comparison with analogous issues in Catholic theology. The final section presents his critique of Christian theology. It is a fundamental critique, questioning the rational foundations of this theology. It is this critique, as the author of this volume argues, that is most inspiring for a Catholic theologian.
" PENGARUH ZAT PENGATUR TUMBUH ALAMI DAN SINTETIK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT DURIAN ( Durio zibethinus murr) HASIL SAMBUNG"
Authors: Satria Ary
Published: July 2024

The research aims to obtain the best natural and synthetic ZPT for the growth of grafted durian (Durio zibethinus murr) seedlings. The experiment was carried out in Aie Pacah, Koto Tangah District, Padang City, West Sumatra at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level, at the Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, Tamansiswa University, Padang and the Physiology Laboratory, Andalas University, Padang from June to September 2023. The experiment used a completely randomized design with no treatment ZPT, Shallot Extract, Coconut Water, Bamboo Shoots, Atonik, Hantu. Each treatment was repeated 4 times, 1 treatment contained 5 samples for a total of 120 experiments. The results of the treatment showed that giving 2 ml/l synthetic and natural growth regulators the best treatment was obtained from giving natural growth regulators for bamboo shoots and Atonik synthetic ZPT. It can be seen from the results of natural ZPT treatment of bamboo shoots and atonic synthetic ZPT that it can increase the growth and development of durian seedlings compared to other treatments in the observation parameters: number of leaves, root length, root wet weight and root dry weight.
Pengaruh Media Tanam dan Jumlah Buku Setek Mini Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Umbi G0 Kentang (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Authors: Rafindo Hadi , Islami Syaifuddin
Published: July 2024

Kentang merupakan tanaman sayuran umbi yang kebutuhannya cendrung meningkat setiap tahunnya. Namun, produksi kentang cendrung meururun yang disebabkan karena kurangnya ketersediaan benih bermutu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui interaksi dan pengaruh komposisi media tanam serta jumlah buku stek mini terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil umbi mini kentang. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Juni-November 2021 di PATPKP Universitas Andalas, Nagari Alahan Panjang, Kecamatan Lembah Gumanti, Kabupaten Solok, dengan ketinggian 1600 (mdpl). Percobaan ini menggunakan rancangan secara faktorial dengan 2 fator dalam Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK). Faktor pertama adalah komposisi media tanam yang terdiri dari 5 taraf : tanah (M0), tanah : pasir : arang sekam  1:1:1 (M1), tanah : pasir : pupuk kandang ayam 1:1:1 (M2), tanah : pasir : cocopeat 1:1:1 (M3), tanah : pasir : kompos 1:1:1 (M4). Faktor kedua adalah jumlah buku setek mini yang terdiri dari 3 taraf: satu buku (J1), dua buku (J2) dan tiga buku (J3). Data hasil pengamatan dianalisis dengan uji F Tabel 5% dan dilanjutkan dengan uji lanjut BNJ pada taraf 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh interaksi antara komposisi media tanam dan jumlah buku setek mini kentang pada umur muncul umbi, komposisi media tanam tanah: pasir: kompos (1:1:1) memberikan pertumbuhan yang lebih baik daripada perlakuan lainnya untuk variabel pengamatan tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun dan rasio tajuk akar.
Numerical Study of Chord Length and Twist angle Effect towards NACA 4415-FX60 Airfoil Combination in Horizontal Wind Turbines Application
Authors: Wicaksono Hangga , Witono Kris , Faizin Akhmad , Prasetyo Budi Eko
Published: July 2024

The selection of the appropriate blade shape requires optimization in order to be applied to the relatively low wind conditions in Indonesia. This study proposed a new approach of wind turbine blades design by utilizing the combination of NACA 4415 and FX 60. The effect of twist angle and the chord length carried out in this study to better understanding the blades characteristics. The 6 DoF analysis can be used to determines the theoretical mechanical power of the wind turbine blades. The blade twist geometry analyzed in this study is 15, 20, and 25 degree. From the simulation results, the highest mechanical power was obtained on blades with a twist angle of 5 degrees and a chord length of 0.15m with an average value of 39.95 W. The simulation results show that, at a speed of 8 m/s the blade with a chord length of 0.2 m and a twist angle of 5o has the greatest torque of 5.16579 Nm, with a rotational speed of 76.0668 rpm per minute, this combination can be applied to a low rpm generator A twist angle can improve torque distribution along the blade, but a twist angle that is too sharp can reduce lift and increase drag. It was found that a wider chord length tends to produce lower rotation in the wind turbine. This is caused by the increased surface area on the turbine blade with a longer chord length, which results in an increase in the torque required to rotate the blade at a given speed.
The Hepatoprotective Effect of Glycyrrhiza glabra Roots Extract Against Amiodarone Induced Hepatotoxicity in Male Rats
Authors: Safa'a Fadhil Alzahraa Fatima , Yasir Mustafa Kamal  , Huda Jaber Waheed
Published: July 2024

Amiodarone (AMD), a powerful antidysrhythmic medication, can cause hepatotoxicity when used long-term or in high doses. It affects both mitochondrial and lysosomal function because of its lipophilic nature and accumulation in tissues. It also has direct production of ROS. Glycyrrhiza glabra is one of the medicinal plants that have been commonly used for thousands of years. It possesses anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In this study, the antihepatotoxic effect of Gg was evaluated against AMD liver toxicity in rats model, thirty rats were taken and divided evenly into five groups given daily doses by gastric gavage oral tube for 3 weeks as follows: the 1st group acted as a control group given D.W., and the 2nd group received AMD at a dose of 300mg/kg for 2 weeks. 3rd, 4th, and 5th groups were pretreated with Gg in doses of 200, 400, and 800 mg, respectively, for one week, then along with AMD for 2 weeks. Hepatic damage, revealed by histology and the increased activities of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and serum phospholipase A2 (PLA2) was decreased in the AMD group. Gg extract significantly reduced the elevated AST and ALT levels caused by AMD intoxication, rendering PLA2 to its normal level. It also enhanced liver superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Gg extract markedly reverses the increased serum TNF levels induced by AMD; therefore, it may be considered a good hepatoprotective agent.
Trimester-Specific Free Thyroid Hormones Levels among Pregnant Women in Nineveh Governorate,Iraq
Authors: Marrwa M.Naif  , Hazim A.Allawi  , Sura Khairialdeen Mohialdeen
Published: July 2024

AbstractThere are numerous physiological changes in thyroid gland functions occur during conception that lead to differ in thyroid hormones levels. Therefore, American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines recommended determination of population specific reference serum levels for thyroid hormones in different trimesters. Aim of current study is to establish trimester –specific reference serum levels (TSRSLs) for free triiodothyronine (FT3) and free thyroxine (FT4) in apparently healthy pregnant females in Nineveh governorate, Iraq.Accordingly, a cross-sectional study was carried out from Dec. 2020 to Apr. 2021 in Al-Batool Teaching hospital, Al-khanssa Maternity Teaching Hospital, Al-Noor Primary Health Center (PHC) and Out- patient clinics in Nineveh governorate. A total of 300 pregnant women were enrolled in this study after obtaining oral and written consent, 140 were excluded since they were met one or more of exclusion criteria, other 10 found to be positive anti-thyroid peroxide were also excluded from the study. The remaining 150 pregnant females aged (16-42) years were enrolled in this study, 50 of them were assigned to each trimester.The following parameters FT4 and FT3 were measured for each participants. The result of this study showed the TSRSLs of FT4 were (0.70-1.29, 0.49-1.31 and 0.58-1.28 ng/dl) for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trim, respectively and for FT3 were ( 2.63-3.96, 2.04-3.3 and 2.11-3.40 pg/ml) for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trim, respectively. The mean FT4 and FT3 was significantly decreased (P=0.002 and P<0.0001), respectively. from 1st to 3rd trim. The current study are reported the TSRSLs of FT3 and FT4 for the first time in Nineveh governorate. We concluded nearly similar TSRSLs of FT3 and FT4 to that recorded elsewhere
Puentes donde no hay ríos
Authors: García Cerda Mateo , Urrea Sánchez Gabriel
Published: July 2024

Los candidatos a puestos de elección popular en México no representan diferentes maneras de abordar las problemáticas y coyunturas que preocupan a la gente. Este artículo tiene como objetivo poner a prueba este mito fundacional de la política mexicana en el caso específico de las elecciones a la gubernatura del Estado de Jalisco. Se analizaron las propuestas de los candidatos en tres ejes de la agenda pública: a) movilidad, b) medioambiente y c) seguridad. Se encontró que los proyectos políticos de los candidatos a la gubernatura de Jalisco son diferentes y que sí podrían llegar a presentar un abanico de opciones para el electorado. Sin embargo, también fue evidente que muchas de las propuestas no tenían sustento económico, no estaban bien redactadas y son de difícil acceso para la población.
Bursyylis – singers of good: mystical practices and narratives
Authors: Ulyashev Oleg Ivanovich
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the mystical component of the religious practice of the upper Vychegdas Orthodox community of bursyylisy 'singers of good' (Komi Republic). The community was organized by Stepan Ermolin, a native of the Myeldinsky pogost, a translator of sacred texts from Church Slavonic and Russian into the Komi language, in the 1900s. Religious services of the "singers of good" were held in the Komi-Zyryan language, in continuation of the traditions established in the 14th century by the First Baptist of the Vychegdas Perm people (ancestors of the Komi-Zyrians) St. Stephen, the first bishop of Perm. The current of bursylisy spread along the upper Vychegda, communities arose in the villages of Myeldino, Usty-Nem, Pozheg, Skorodum, Vylygort, Bogorodsk. For some community members, spirit-vision or "communication with the saints / the Mother of God / Christ" in a state of trance was typical. The article attempts to reconstruct the conditions, ways and methods of achieving altered states of consciousness by spirit-seers, and also explains the reasons for the sharp decline of this phenomenon in the 1950s.
Psychological aspects of the development of personal reliability of subjects of entrepreneurial activity
Authors: Lantukh Igor , Dikhtyarenko Svitlana
Published: July 2024

The article reveals theoretical bases of psychological structure of personal reliability of subjects of entrepreneurial activity. It is conditioned by the fact that a businessman is a motive power of the development of civilization and it was confirmed by the historical development of the humanity. The figure of a businessman is not characterized by what and which volume he owns but by special qualities of his character – initiative, authority, gift of prediction, readiness to the risk. The problem of the development of personal reliability of businessmen and components which influence it are also considered. The model of the development of personal reliability of subjects of entrepreneurial activity is offered. It is underlined that a modelling method in psychology is a means of study of psychical reality by the constructed schemes of an object or phenomenon; it is the ideal or materially realized system which represents or reproduces a research object and is capable to substitute it in such a way that its study gives new information about the object; it is a psychological modelling which is the inalienable form of all types of psychological work: research, diagnostics, advising, correction. The worked out model of the development of personal reliability of a businessman represents: principles of the development of personal reliability of a specialist; semantic components of personal reliability; professional functions (roles); the program of the development of personal reliability; forms, methods and means of the development of personal reliability; monitoring of psychological efficiency of the program of the development of personal reliability; levels and criteria of formed personal reliability of subjects of entrepreneurial activity. Semantically functional and organizational blocks of models of the development of personal reliability of subjects of entrepreneurial activity has been worked out.
Integrated art therapy as a tool for harmonizing subjective and objective сonditions for restoring the psychological state of youth
Authors: Shvets Vladyslava
Published: July 2024

The article discusses the effectiveness of integrative art therapy as a tool for restoring the psychological state of young people. The effectiveness of the method was studied on the basis of weaving therapy methods developed in 2016 and implemented on the basis of the Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University in 2019-2023 as part of national and international projects. A review of the literature showed that the specifics of the use of archetypal symbolism were presented in the study of the poetry and history of the Ukrainian people, the history of the Ukrainian language, history, ethnography, and art history. The study used materials on diagnosis, development of client self-regulation skills, therapy, and the coaching stage. A comparative analysis of active and passive forms of respondents' participation was carried out, the results of which are presented in diagrams and tables. The selected stages of psychological counseling using the method of integrated art therapy allowed us to draw ambiguous conclusions about the effectiveness of the method and forms of work described in the article. In particular, it was found that the level of socialization is influenced by exogenous and endogenous factors: 40-80% of people have a pathology of fear, in 43% of cases, the occurrence of imitation reactions that turn into pathological variants of behavioral reactions is confirmed; 20% of young people are diagnosed with ADHD, 60% of clients have already confirmed the presence of established chronic diseases or persistent functional disorders on the part of various systems of life.
Thematic Structure of the Stream of Foreign Articles on the use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in the Library and Information Field: 2019–2023
Authors: Honcharov D.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze global trends in the practical use of artificial intelligence algorithms in library science in 2019–2023, establish the state of practical use of AI algorithms in libraries of leading countries, identify problems and prospects for the implementation of foreign experience into the practice of Ukrainian libraries.
The methodology of the research includes content analysis, literature review, and systematization. 20% of the most influential (CiteScore metric in Scopus) scientific journals in library and information science in 2019–2023 were selected. Then 100 articles related to artificial intelligence were filtered. Only those articles that have practical results were used for this study.
The results. The analysis of articles allowed to identify the main research topics of artificial intelligence in library science: application of artificial intelligence in: digital linguistics (20%), scientometrics and altmetrics (45,7%), integration with Big Data to ensure data quality (5,7%), research on historical and cultural heritage (11,4%), and integration of AI technologies into library production (17,1%). The results of the conducted research allow to clarify the state of development of AI problems in foreign library science, to determine the methodologies of integrating AI technologies into modern library production.
The scientific novelty of the article is explained by the absence of Ukrainian comprehensive studies on the international experience of implementing AI in library activities, which emphasizes the need for such research.
The practical significance. Examples of practical implementation of AI algorithms are valuable because studying approaches, analyzing mistakes, and conclusions of experienced scientists will improve models of AI application in the work of Ukrainian archives, libraries, and other document-communication institutions.
Innovations as a Necessary Condition for Development of Libraries in Ukraine
Authors: Safonova T. , Yaruta V.
Published: July 2024

The work is devoted to the innovative activity of modern libraries. It is demonstrated that the changes that occur in society are the need to adapt libraries to the conditions of a new social reality. It is emphasized that it is an innovative activity today is one of the priority directions of the development of the modern library. Modern trends of information and library service are given. The features of methodical activity of libraries are examined as basic direction of innovative development in modern terms. Development awaits only those libraries that choose the innovative path, because in order to become in demand for the modern user, it is necessary to completely modernize library mechanisms and update the library’s life processes.
Current Trends in Library and Information Sciences Education: Foreign Experience
Authors: Komova M. , Drapaliuk D.
Published: July 2024

The relevance. Digitization of traditional processes in the activities of libraries, archives, information and analytical units of management bodies and businesses provides an opportunity for rapidly entering the global information space and the international scientific and educational environment. This determines the peculiarities of educational programs, the essence of competencies, and the training results of specialists in the information and communication sphere.
The purpose of the research is to study the defining features of the modern concept of educational content in library and information science, which are implemented in foreign educational institutions.
The methodology. A synchronous section of publications in periodicals indexed in the Scopus database was made with the chronological coverage of 2021–2023. The content analysis of scientific works, which highlight the experience of educational activities of universities on different continents, makes it possible to establish the thematic focus of scientific research, the specifics of the content of training in educational programs in library and information science in foreign educational institutions.
The results. Educational institutions of various educational and qualification levels implement educational programs in library and information science: bachelor’s and master’s in the structure of universities, specialized schools, and forms of postgraduate education. Professional competencies form knowledge in information management, analytical programming, intelligent data analysis, text analysis and analytics, digital preservation, information organization, and information search.
The scientific novelty. The defining features of the modern concept of educational content in library and information science in foreign educational institutions have been established.
The practical significance. The experience of foreign universities in the organization of educational work in library and information science must modernize the content of professional educational programs in Ukraine.
The conclusion. Heterogeneity characterizes educational programs in library and information science implemented in universities because of the different levels of socio-economic and political development in various countries. The defining trends of educational work include: the quality of education by programs is evaluated depending on compliance with international and national standards in library and information science; the scientific, educational, and practical sphere of library and information science needs approximation, adaptation, and satisfaction of the pragmatic needs of various branches of social life with the wide use of information and analytical technologies.
Investigate the quality parameters of fish crockets manufactured using different proportions of Jerusalem artichoke fibre
Authors: Kızıloğlu Nilay , Oğuzhan Yıldız Pınar
Published: July 2024

This study determined the physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of rainbow trout (Oncorhyncus mykiss) croquettes prepared with different proportions of Jerasalem artichoke fibre. For this purpose, three different concentrations of Jerusalem artichoke fibre (2%, 4% and 6%) were used, and a total of 4 groups of fish croquettes were prepared, including the control group without fibre. The prepared fish croquettes were packaged in styrofoam plates, covered with stretch film, and stored in the refrigerator (4 ±1°C) for 25 days. In terms of physicochemical properties between groups, water and fat contents were found to be significant (p<0.05), but protein, ash, carbohydrate and pH values were found to be insignificant (p>0.05). TVB-N and TBARS values were very significant (p<0.01). According to the microbiological analysis results, the bacterial counts of trout croquettes prepared with Jerusalem artichoke fibre were lower than the control group, and an increase was detected in all groups in parallel with storage. The most liked sensory group was the group B croquettes. In light of all these results, it was concluded that it is possible to use Jerusalem artichoke fibre in rainbow trout croquettes.