bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Noise Reduction Nursing in a Noisy Ward Environment Effectively Improves the Mental and Physical Health of Patients Who Underwent Intracranial Aneurysm Embolization: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Huang Mei , Yan Yan , Wang Yanyan , Sun Xueqi
Published: June 2024

Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of noise reduction nursing in ward on patients who underwent intracranial aneurysm embolization. Methods: Between April 2020 and March 2021, Funan County People’s Hospital implemented standard nursing care for patients who underwent intracranial aneurysm embolization, comprising 55 patients admitted during this period, constituting the control group. Subsequently, from April 2021 to March 2022, the hospital introduced noise reduction nursing measures in wards. A total of 65 patients admitted during this period were included in the study group. Data on noise levels, emotional states, and sleep statuses were collected from both groups. The comprehensive impact of noise reduction nursing on the mental and physical health of patients who underwent intracranial aneurysm embolization was evaluated. Results: Before propensity score matching (PSM), significant differences were observed in age and intracranial aneurysm diameter between the two groups (P < 0.05). However, following PSM, a total of 102 patients were included in the analysis, and no significant differences in baseline data were observed between the two groups (P > 0.05). The noise level in the study group’s ward was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05). In addition, post-management, the study group exhibited lower Self-rating Anxiety Scale scores and total scores of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index compared with the control group. Moreover, the Glasgow Coma Scale score was higher in the study group, demonstrating statistical significance (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The implementation of noise reduction nursing in wards effectively controls ward noise levels and improves negative mood and sleep quality among patients who underwent intracranial aneurysm embolization. These findings indicate that noise reduction nursing facilitates postoperative rehabilitation and enhances patient outcomes.
Effects of Nighttime Noise Management in Intensive Care Units on Hormone Levels and Sleep Quality in Conscious Patients
Authors: Zhang Leilei
Published: June 2024

Objective: This study aims to investigate the effects of nighttime noise management in intensive care units (ICU) on hormone levels and sleep quality in conscious patients. Methods: From March 2020 to March 2021, the routine noise management for conscious patients was implemented in the ICU of Wenzhou TCM Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. During this time, 86 patients were selected as the study subjects; five patients who did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded, and 81 patients were included in the reference group. From April 2021 to April 2022, nighttime noise management for conscious patients was conducted, during which 93 patients were selected as the research subjects; six patients who did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded, and 87 patients were included in the observation group. The hormone indicators, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores, and Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) scores were collected and compared. Results: After management, the observation group had significantly lower noise level and hormone indicators (P < 0.05), significantly lower PSQI score (P < 0.001) and significantly lower SCL-90 score than the reference group (P < 0.01). Conclusion: Nighttime noise in the ICU has an adverse effect on conscious patients. Nighttime noise management improves the hormone levels and sleep quality of ICU patients.
Influence of Different Noise Types on Hearing Function in Patients Treated for Mild Otitis Media
Authors: Liu Ying , Gu Deying , Zhao Huiling , Yu Rong
Published: June 2024

Background: Otitis media (OM) refers to a common clinical ear disease. Noise seriously damages human hearing function. This study aimed to investigate the effects of various noise types on the hearing function of patients who have recovered from mild OM. Materials and Methods: A total of 160 patients with mild OM treated at our hospital from May 2020 to May 2023 were retrospectively selected for this study. Based on clinical data, the patients were divided into the non-noise group (n = 80) and the noise (n = 80) group. The hearing thresholds of the two groups were compared across various noise types at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz. In addition, the hearing thresholds of the noise group were compared under the same conditions. Results: The noise group exhibited significantly higher hearing thresholds at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz than the non-noise group (P < 0.05). Under traffic, urban construction, and industrial noises, the auditory thresholds at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz in the noise group were significantly higher than those observed under domestic and speech noises (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Noise shows a close relationship with the hearing function of patients with OM. Traffic, urban construction, and industrial noises greatly influence the hearing function of patients who have recovered from mild OM.
Haemoperitoneum due to Spontaneous Bleeding from Uterine Leiomyoma
Authors: Oladimeji Abraham Tunde , Ede Edokpolor Osazuwa , Jeje Emmanuel Ajibola , Oseni Olukayode Azeez
Published: June 2024

Background:

Uterine leiomyoma is the most common pelvic tumor in women. Grave complications from this benign tumor are infrequent though can be life-threatening. This report is of a rare case of haemoperitoneum secondary to spontaneous bleeding from a uterine leiomyoma.

Case Report:

A 36-year-old single female presented with generalized acute abdominal pain and weakness. Clinical examination revealed a distended abdomen with initially stable vital signs. Few hours on admission, her vital signs became unstable. After assiduous resuscitation, abdominopelvic ultrasound scan (USS) and computed tomography imaging of the abdomen showed an intraperitoneal fluid collection and multiple large pedunculated subserosal uterine leiomyomata. Emergency laparotomy was performed, and the bleeding blood vessel overlying the anterior surface of the largest pedunculated subserosal leiomyoma was identified and ligated. The uterine myomas were excised completely and histology corroborated the diagnosis of benign leiomyomata. The postoperative period of the patient was uneventful. She was discharged from the hospital without complications on the seventh day of admission.

Conclusion:

Haemoperitoneum secondary to spontaneous bleeding of uterine leiomyoma is rare. Surgeons should consider the probability of this complication in women with acute abdominal pain and a history of uterine leiomyoma.
Obstructed Traumatic Diaphragmatic Rupture Mimicking a Hydropneumothorax: Experience from a Low-resource Setting
Authors: Stephen Ezeanwu Achike , Bolaji Akanni Abdulazeez , Nelson Agagwuncha Onyebuchi , Gold Ikponmwosa , Callise Obi Chukwunyere , Evantherese Nwosu , Oluebube Okeke Chioma , Stephen Nwafor Ogechukwu , Vincent Okwulehie
Published: June 2024

Introduction:

Obstructed diaphragmatic rupture, although rare, poses a rare and life-threatening risk and is challenging to diagnose due to its nonspecific symptoms. Timely recognition, early diagnosis, and appropriate management are crucial.

Materials and Methods:

We present a 15-year-old boy who arrived at the emergency with insidious onset of projectile, nonbilious vomiting, and left-sided chest pain with an antecedent history of trauma 10 months before presentation. Radiological assessment initially suggested a left-sided hydropneumothorax with a significant contralateral mediastinal shift. Clinical evaluation was suggestive of diaphragmatic rupture.

Results:

The patient underwent a left thoracotomy during which the herniated stomach, spleen, and omentum were reduced, and the diaphragmatic rupture was repaired.

Conclusion:

Following the procedure, the patient’s condition markedly improved, and he experienced a smooth recovery.
Factoring strongly irreducible group shift actions onto full shifts of lower entropy
Authors: Huczek Dawid , Kopacz Sebastian
Published: June 2024

We show that if

G

is a countable amenable group

G

with the comparison property and

X

is a strongly irreducible

G

-shift satisfying certain aperiodicity conditions, then

X

factors onto the full

G

-shift on

N

symbols, so long as the logarithm of

N

is less than the topological entropy of

G

.
Seasonal impact of diurnal temperature range on intracerebral hemorrhage in middle-aged and elderly people in central China
Authors: Wang Shiwen , Yin Jinyu , Zhou Hao , Lai Jingmin , Xiao Guizhen , Tong Zhuoya , Deng Jing , Yang Fang , Shi Qianshan , shi jingcheng
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the seasonal impact of diurnal temperature range (DTR) on hospitalization rates for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in middle-aged and elderly adults.METHODS: We collected data on the DTR and hospitalization records of ≥45-year-old patients with ICH in 2019 in Hunan Province, central China. Time-series analyses were performed using a distributed lag non-linear model.RESULTS: Overall, 54,690 hospitalizations for ICH were recorded. DTR showed a non-linear relationship with ICH hospitalization in both middle-aged and elderly populations (45-59 and ≥60 years, respectively). During spring, a low DTR coupled with persistently low temperatures increased ICH risk in both age groups, while a high DTR was associated with an increased risk in the middle-aged group only (relative risk [RR], 1.24; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.21 to 1.27). In the summer, a low DTR combined with persistently high temperatures was linked to a higher risk exclusively in the middle-aged group. A high DTR in the autumn was correlated with increased risk in both age groups. In winter, either a low DTR with a continuously low temperature or a high DTR elevated the risk solely in the elderly population (RR, 1.37; 95% CI, 1.00 to 1.69). In the elderly group, the impact of DTR on hospitalization risk manifested within a 5-day period.CONCLUSIONS: The impact of DTR on ICH hospitalization risk differed significantly across seasons and between age groups. Elderly individuals demonstrated greater sensitivity to the impact of DTR. Weather forecasting services should emphasize DTR values, and interventions targeting sensitive populations are needed.
On quasi-generic covers of the projective plane
Authors: Kulikov Victor Stepanovich
Published: June 2024

The Chisini Theorem for almost generic covers of the projective plane, whose proof is contained in the article "A Chisini Theorem for almost generic covers of the projective plane" (Sb. Math. 213:3 (2022), 341-356}), is generalized to the case of quasi-generic covers of the projective plane branched in curves with $\mathrm{ADE}$-singularities.
Bibliography: 18 titles.
Sharp univalent covering domain for the class of holomorphic self-maps of a disc with fixed interior and boundary points
Authors: Kudryavtseva Olga Sergeevna , Solodov Aleksei Petrovich
Published: June 2024

The class of holomorphic maps of the unit disc to itself, with an interior and a boundary fixed point is under consideration. For the class of such functions a sharp univalent covering domain is found in its dependence on the value of the angular derivative at the boundary fixed point and the position of the interior fixed point. This result can be viewed as a refinement of Landau's theorem on the univalent covering disc for the class of bounded holomorphic functions with prescribed derivative at the interior fixed point.
Bibliography: 30 titles.
A Fresh Approach to the Design of Clean Engines for the Performance Motorcycle Market
Authors: HOUSTON Rodney , AHERN Steven
Published: June 2024

Until the early to mid 1990's the engine of choice for off road and recreational vehicles were mainly 2-stroke engines due to the superior power density and Wide Open Throttle (WOT) torque characteristics. With the introduction of increasingly more stringent emission control requirements there has been a large swing to 4-stroke engines. In recent years there has been significant development to improve the power density of the 4-stroke engine in an effort to match the performance 2-stroke engine, however at a compromise to the torque characteristics and the manufacturing and maintenance cost of the engine. This paper looks at a fresh approach to develop a new concept engine to deliver a better compromise between the 4-stroke and existing carburettor 2-stroke characteristics, and provides early experimental results from the development work for a preferred WOT torque characteristic.
Improving the Performance of a Small Spark-Ignition Engine by Using Oxygen-Enriched Intake Air
Authors: Wu Yuh-Yih , Huang K. David
Published: June 2024

In order to improve the performance of a small gasoline engine, a part of oxygen is added to the intake air when the engine is operated at wide open throttle. The combustion process can be enhanced by using an oxidant that contains a higher proportion of oxygen than that in normal air. This paper studies the combustion characteristics and engine performance of such engine. Engine testing is performed on a 50 cc four-stroke spark-ignition engine with the oxygen concentration of intake air ranging from 21% to 25% by volume. The engine torque is increased with increasing oxygen concentration. The HC and CO emissions are decreased with oxygen enrichment, but the NOx emission is increased.
Techniques for Higher Power Density and Lower Exhaust Emissions on Non-Road In-Direct Injection Diesel Engines
Authors: ONISHI Takashi , SASAKI Hiroshi , OKUDA Mitsugu , NAITO Keita , YOSHIDA Kozo
Published: June 2024

In recent years, exhaust emissions regulations is increasingly enhanced on the non-road diesel engines, which are mainly used for agriculture, industrial and construction applications in world-wide area, in order to prevent air pollution on the earth. On the other hand, customers demand higher power in a tight packaging constraint to be competitive on the product that the engine is installed. We developed the all-new 1.3 liter non-road In-Direct Injection (IDI) diesel engine, which realized to balance the strict exhaust emissions regulations and user needs such as compact and higher power. This paper reviews the technologies to achieve the targets, higher power density and lower exhaust emissions on the newly-developed small IDI diesel engines.
Analysis of Scavenging Flow in Cross-Scavenged Two-Stroke Engine
Authors: ISHIHARA Soichi , NAKASHIMA Kohei
Published: June 2024

In a cross-scavenged two-stroke engine, a piston with a deflector is often utilized to flow the fresh charge toward the cylinder head and away from the exhaust port. But flow-visualization studies have shown that the fresh charge flows toward the cylinder head even without the deflector. To find why the fresh charge flows toward the cylinder head, we used Fluent, a general purpose computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, to simulate two- and three-dimensional flows in a cross-scavenged two-stroke engine. While the fresh charge entered from the scavenging port into the cylinder and flowed across the cylinder, we investigated the instantaneous fresh charge flow, velocity, and pressure distribution in the cylinder. Results indicated that the fresh charge was forced toward the cylinder head by the “variable pilot vortex,” that is the vortex formed above the fresh charge flow, and by the “variable deflect pressure,” that is the higher pressure field formed in front of the flow immediately after the fresh charge flowed from the scavenging port to the cylinder. As the “variable deflect pressure” moved to the center of cylinder, it decreased and eventually disappeared. The “variable pilot vortex” and the “variable deflect pressure,” which act as natural and variable control deflectors, usefully cause the fresh charge to flow with an upward inclination.
Electronic Throttle Control for Motorcycles
Authors: WENGERT Jörg , ROMMEL Dierk , KRZOK Ronny
Published: June 2024

Gasoline engines use throttle valves to control the intake air flow and thereby power and torque output. Throttle valves in today's motorcycles are mechanical; they are linked to the accelerator hand grip by a throttle cable. In cars, this type of system has mostly been replaced by electronic throttle control (ETC). An electronic throttle device is controlled by an electronic control unit (ECU) based on the input from a sensor in the accelerator pedal.

In the motorcycle market, the first ETC systems that have appeared on the market have been intermediate solutions with remaining mechanical links. Detailing benefits of an ETC system without these mechanics, the paper proposes a full ETC system without mechanical links for motorcycles. Components required for the realization of an ETC system are an electronic throttle device or a throttle actuator, an accelerator hand grip sensor and an ECU.

A study has been conducted on a mass production on-road sport motorcycle in order to prove feasibility of an ETC system. Exemplary evaluation results show improvements in emission technology (catalyst heating) and driveability.

The paper points out that a task remaining is the definition of an industry wide motorcycle ETC safety concept for detection of malfunction and proper failure reaction.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS ON REDUCTION OF CO AND HC IN SI ENGINE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Authors: Wadawadagi Swati Bhimasenrao , Venkataramana Reddy C
Published: June 2024

Catalytic bed have been developed by coating copper and silver as catalyst on 13-X zeolite as base element and its activity in reducing oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and oxidizing carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC) in an petrol engine exhaust has been tested. The silver coated 13-X zeolite catalyst studied here, exhibits significant NOx, CO and HC reduction at a space velocity of 15000 h-1 and 13-X zeolite and silver in the ratio of 20:3 by mass. A maximum reduction of 60% in CO and 74% in HC has been observed at higher load. A maximum reduction of 44% in NOx has been observed at higher load for 13-X zeolite and silver in the ratio of 15:3 by mass. Power loss due to back pressure (BP) is negligible. Repeatability tests were conducted after 10 h, 20 h, 30 h and 40 h of use of the catalysts. The deviation in catalytic activity was negligible. A negligible change in the brake specific fuel consumption (BSEC) was observed with catalytic converter (CC) compared with without CC (muffler).
PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS OF A PARTIALLY CERAMIC COATED DIESEL ENGINE USING WATER DIESEL EMULSION
Authors: Belagur Venkanna Krishnamurthy , Venkataramana Reddy C
Published: June 2024

The performance and emissions of an engine can be improved by accelerating the mixing process. This can be achieved by secondary atomization (micro explosion) and hot (ceramic coated) combustion chamber. An attempt was made to study the effect of water diesel emulsion on a ceramic coated [plasma sprayed zirconia (PSZ) coated cylinder head and valve faces] diesel engine. 5% decrease in brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) for 10 volume percent of water in the case of conventional engine and a 21% decrease in BSFC for 18 volume percent of water in water diesel emulsion in the case of partially ceramic coated engine (BSFC, for 15 and 18 volume percent of water in emulsion, being same) was obtained compared to conventional engine fueled with neat diesel at 100% load. Hence, ceramic-coated engine permits use of 8% more water in water-diesel emulsion. Partially ceramic coated diesel engine for neat diesel has shown marginal decrease in BSFC at higher loads and no change at lower loads. Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) decreased throughout the entire load range and it was marginally higher for coated engine compared to conventional engine. A 29%, 21% and 40% reduction in CO, SD and NOx emission was obtained in case of ceramic coated diesel engine corresponding to 18 volume percent of water in emulsion compared with conventional engine fueled with neat diesel at 100% load.
Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle: Emissions and Performance Using Blends of Natural Gas and Hydrogen
Authors: DALHUIJSEN Wouter , BOSMA Hans , MERTS Menno , BUNING Lejo
Published: June 2024

Using blends of natural gas (NG) and hydrogen as an alternative to gasoline in Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) has the potential of a major reduction in CO2 and other harmful emissions, besides giving insight into the use of gaseous biofuels, rich in methane and hydrogen, and offering a transition scenario towards a hydrogen economy. To investigate the consequences of using blends, the performance of a 240cc stationary ICE and a Yamaha Majesty YP125FI scooter, converted to run on a large variety of blends of hydrogen and NG, have been investigated at HAN University, Netherlands. The effect of the air-to-fuel ratio and the composition of the blend on the performance and the emissions have been studied. This paper gives insight into those effects. Main conclusions: With only minor modifications a large variety of blends can be used. By adding H2 to NG: CO2, CO, and HC emissions are reduced; NOx emission is increased; high λ is possible, which can eliminate high NOx; power and efficiency drop approximately 10%.
Analysis of Pressure Loss and In-Cylinder Flow of a Four Strokes Engines Using CFD Modeling
Authors: Tsai Golong , Tu Tsung-Hsien , Wang Lilin , Yang Jing-Tang , Lin Sam
Published: June 2024

The effects of valve gap of intake system on the performance of a developing engine model is numerically studied with a CFD software, STAR-CD, and experimentally verified by flow bench tests. Detailed flow structure, such as velocity features and pressure field in steady state near injector entrance chamber, along flow path at the minimum curvature radius and in the neighborhood of intake valves are thorough analyzed. The flow simulation near the exit of intake valve is conducted to interpret the roles of in-cylinder flow configuration and tumbling characteristics on enhancing the extent of tumble. The experimental results of flow coefficient are in good agreement with those of the simulation. Hence, the built-up database of engine design parameters is valuable for the design of cylinder configuration and for determining locations of probing the ideal projective of flow coefficient.
Basic Research for Motorcycle Crashworthiness and a New Airbag System
Authors: DEGUCHI Motoaki , KANBE Shoji , HANNYA Yousei
Published: June 2024

The computer simulation on motorcycle crashworthiness has been introduced to develop and evaluate a new airbag system for motorcycle. We chose MADYMO (multi-body dynamics) and PAM-SAFE (finite element method) for the basic simulation software. In addition to using these computer simulation tools, several full-scale tests were performed. This new airbag system has some features that are newly developed for motorcycle. This system has been shown to be promising by some simulations and tests. However there are still many technical issues to be investigated and solved in order to put the system to practical use. One of the most important issues is to investigate the effectiveness of the system in various collision configurations. (ISO13232, which stipulates research evaluation methods for motorcycle rider protective devices, requires 200 configurations of collision simulation for evaluating risk/benefit factors.)
Mycofiltration of urban derived raw stormwater using Lentinus squarrosulus
Authors: Obayagbona Omeregbe Nosa , Dunkwu-Okafor Afamefuna , Odigie Omerede
Published: June 2024

The physicochemical and microbial attributes of storm water samples prior to and after mycofiltration was determined using routine methods. The preparation of the substrate was done by supplementation of un-fermented sawdust with calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, granulated sugar and wheat offal. The mixture was allowed to undergo composting for 7 days upon which, it was inoculated with Lentinus squarrolsulus spawn and incubated at room temperature. The sample was then passed through a network of mycelia for pollutant removal. The mean TDS and EC concentrations of the raw and mycofiltered samples was 1369.8 ± 4.5 and 516.4 ± 2.9 mg/l as well as 2785.0 ± 4.2 and 1251.0 ± 5.6 µS/cm.  Pb, Cu, Cd, Cr and Fe readings for the raw samples were 0.03±0.03mg/l, 0.07±0.03 mg/l, 0.01±0.01mg/l, 0.03±0.01mg/l and 1.00±0.11mg/l.  For the mycofiltered samples, the Pb, Cd and Cr were reduced to nil while Cu and Fe decreased to 0.03 ± 0.03 mg/l and 0.47± 0.09 mg/l. The difference between the mean trace metal values recorded for the raw and filtered samples was insignificant (p>0.05). The results indicated that mycofilter derived from L. squarrolsulus mycelia was capable of purifying storm water sample.
Phytoremediation capabilities of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in heavy metal (As and Cd) contaminated soil
Authors: Inyang I. P. , Ogwo P. A. , Ogbonna P. C.
Published: June 2024

The study investigated the phytoremediation capabilities of oil seed plant (Helianthus annus). The plant was grown on potted soils polluted with heavy metals (As and Cd) contaminant in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) and analyzed to evaluate its efficacy for the removal of As and Cd. Results obtained from the preliminary analysis of the soil physicochemical characteristics were within limits for plant optimal growth. There were variations in heavy metal concentration in the different parts (roots, stems, leaves and seeds) of test plants and significant difference (P<0.05) between plant part following a decreasing order of concentration. (300>200>100>0) mg/kg, leaf – Cd content was higher than As content, in the following order: Cd > As and in a decreasing order as per plant parts as follows: leaf > stem > root > seeds. The application of metal concentration in soil increases as metal- ion, uptake in plant increases across the treatments as follows: 300mg/kg > 200mg/kg > 100mg/kg > 0mg/kg. Result indicated that heavy metals concentration in whole and plant parts, exception of the seeds were above the WHO/FAO recommended limits. The general trend of heavy metal accumulation in plants parts of H.annus in terms of Bio concentration factors indicated that H. annuus is an hyper-accumulator of heavy metals having exceeded BCF bench mark of 1 > 10. and is therefore classified as high efficiency plants for metal translocation from root to shoot as the transfer factors were above TF value > 1. However, the plant showed symptoms of phytoxicity, especially when heavy metals were applied at high concentrations (300mg/kg) as evidence in stunted or growth retardation as well as yellowing of leaves and low yield .
A Basic Study on the Estimation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions through the Analysis of the Properties of Household Waste in Northern Gyeongsangbuk-do
Authors: Lee Dong Sub , Park Gang Woo , Seok Sim Young
Published: June 2024

In order to achieve the National Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target, the government and Gyeongsangbuk-do waste sector are planning to significantly expand the waste reduction and recycling rate. Household waste in the northern part of Gyeongsangbuk-do burns household waste from 11 northern local governments at “Clear Nuri Park”, a wide-area waste treatment facility, and close properties and surveys of household waste are needed to reduce greenhouse gases generated by incineration and resource recovery facilities. Constellation analysis investigated a total of 1,110.4 kg of household waste over three seasons (spring, summer, and fall), with paper being the most common with 259.5 kg (23.4%), followed by other 256.8 kg (23.1%) > vinyl 241.6 kg (21.8%) > plastic 99 kg (8.9%). Recycling waste accounted for the largest proportion of household waste in the northern part of North Gyeongsang Province with 695.2 kg (63.0%), followed by incineration with 321.5 kg (29.2%), food logistics with 82.5 kg (7.4%), hazardous waste with 2.4 kg (0.2%), and landfill with 1.8kg (0.2%). According to the estimation of greenhouse gas generation from the incineration of household waste in the northern part of Gyeongsangbuk-do in 2022, the total greenhouse gas emission was 75,052.4tCO2eq, and Andong City was the largest with 28,217.6tCO2eq, followed by Yeongju City with 13,462.3tCO2eq and Sangju City with 7,426.1tCO2eq. Based on the amount brought into Clear Nuri Park in 2022, the total reduction of greenhouse gases was 12,012.94tCO2eq, of which Andong City had the largest reduction with 4,637.52tCO2eq reduction, followed by Yeongju City with 1,938.18tCO2eq and Sangju City with 1,133.48tCO2eq. In the case of reduction by constellation, plastics were found to be the most reduced to 11,779.7tCO2eq, followed by rubber leather 152tCO2eq, paper 59.1tCO2eq, and other household wastes 18.6tCO2eq. It is necessary to check the ratio of properties with high greenhouse gases (plastics and rubber leather) through the analysis of household waste properties by city and county.
Workplace innovation supports implementation of European Pillar of Social Rights
Authors: Pot Frank , Totterdill Peter , Dhondt Steven
Published: June 2024

The implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights could be enhanced by stimulating workplace innovation. There is a reciprocal relationship between job quality and innovation capacity as well as between job quality and labour productivity. Whether these relationships are positive (higher job quality, more innovation capacity, higher productivity) or not depends to a large extent on management strategies and workers‘ involvement. Results of ‘participation & trust regimes’ are often better than results of ‘command & control regimes’. Fragmented changes are less beneficial for workers and organisations than joint optimisation of work organisation, technology and labour relations. This joint optimisation together with a ‘participation & trust regime’ is called ‘workplace innovation’ which was adopted in the EU2020 Strategy in October 2012.The European Commission funded the European Workplace Innovation Network (EUWIN) from 2013 to 2017. The concept of workplace innovation integrates (parts of) agendas such as innovation, digitisation, productivity, job quality, lifelong learning, wellbeing at work, skills and social dialogue. Activities of EUWIN have been successful in a number of countries and many organisations. However, continuous attention is necessary as well as extension to other countries. The market mechanism does not provide a ‘good jobs economy’ nor ‘upward convergence’ by itself. The policy action of the European Commission should be to continue support for workplace innovation (dissemination, capacity building, research). The partners of EUWIN pledge to do the same in their own countries and to continue international collaboration.
ELECTRICITY GENERATION METHODS FROM SOLAR ENERGY
Authors: Şen Ayvaz Berire , Bayrak Alper
Published: June 2024

In this study, photovoltaic cells that directly convert solar energy into electrical energy and concentrated solar energy technologies that indirectly generate electrical energy from superheated steam by concentrat-ing solar energy were examined in detail, classified among themselves, and compared technically. Exami-nations on electricity production methods and technologies from solar energy were carried out in three stages. In the first stage, a comprehensive scheme was created by examining the methods of electricity production from solar energy in general. In the second stage, the structures and types of photovoltaic cells were examined. In the third stage, concentrated solar energy systems were examined. Finally, electricity production systems from solar energy are compared and the results are presented.
Traditional treatment of neurological conditions using medicinal plants in Pirot District (Serbia)
Authors:   Institute of Forestry, Belgrade, Serbia, Marković Marija S. , Pljevljakušić Dejan S. ,   Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr Josif Pančić”, Belgrade, Serbia, Nikolić Biljana M. ,   Institute of Forestry, Belgrade, Serbia, Rakonjac Ljubinko B. ,   Institute of Forestry, Belgrade, Serbia, Zlatković Bojan K. ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Serbia, Jotić Branko N. ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Serbia, Stankov Jovanović Vesna P. ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Serbia
Published: June 2024

This study provides a comprehensive ethnobotanical analysis of the traditional utilization of plants for neurological conditions in the Pirot District (southeastern Serbia). The research methodology involved the interviews with local communities in four municipalities: Pirot, Bela Palanka, Babušnica, and Dimitrovgrad. Тhe most common reports were the uses of Melissa officinalis, Mentha x piperita, Thymus spp., and Tilia cordata for sedation. The following plant species were mentioned against headache: Achillea millefoloium, Allium ursinum, Mentha x piperita, Rosmarinus officinalis, Salvia officinalis, and Thymus spp. The plant species Galium verum and Urtica dioica were mentioned against fainting. The respondents mentioned the use of Crataegus monogyna, Foeniculum vulgare, and Melissa officinalis against cerebral atherosclerosis (sclerosis). The only report against Parkinson’s disease is the use of the plant species Geranium macrorhizum.
THE FORM OF GRIEF: SPIRITUAL-AESTHETIC AGON IN THE NOVEL NEBO, TAKO DUBOKO
Authors:   Institute for Literature and Art, Belgrade, Serbia, Aleksić Jana M.
Published: June 2024

Vesna Kapor’s novel Nebo, tako duboko thematizes the origins, emotional and spiritual implications of the premature death of the nineteen-year-old girl Tara Senica. Given the thematic-motive scope of the novel, in which the interference of life and death is elaborated, the paper, from the point of view of religious philosophy, affective narratology and metapoetic studies, identifies and analyzes forms of religious and aesthetic spirituality and explicates formulas for deciphering human Destiny. Different models of religious spir- ituality are considered: Orthodox Christianity, mythical-symbolic and folklore elements, as well as the contemporary concept of the world which is immanently antagonistic. Finally, in the aesthetic layer of the novel two domains of spirituality can be distinguished. The first one ‒ Sumatraism ‒ can be recognized in previous Kapor’s novels, although altered and reshaped. The second domain is reflected in Kapor’s poetic self-awareness ‒ the story itself is a formative force, a testimony and a mnemotechnic that puts life before death. It can be concluded that in this novel religious spirituality is replaced by aesthetic spirituality and crowned with the life-giving principle of the story.
THE EXISTENCE OF DEATH IN KAPOR’S NOVEL
Authors:   University of Priština – Kosovska Mitrovica Faculty of Philosophy, Serbia, Andrejević Danica Т.
Published: June 2024

Vesna Kapor entered Serbian literary world at the end of one and the beginning of another century, which were both abounding in cataclysmic events nation- wide. With her unique style and emotion, she has enriched contemporary Serbian novelis- tic literature, together with other authors coming from western parts of the region where Serbian language is spoken: Bratić, Pištalo, Kecmanović, Radulović, Demić and others. In her novel Nebo, tako duboko, for which she received the prestigious “Meša Selimovićˮ award, she dealt with the intimate phenomenology of the relationship between existence and death. Outside of every mainstream, literary trends and “ismsˮ, she wrote a novel about forgotten sensitivity, about empathy, the pain of someone’s death in this post-civilization and anti-humanist time. Since the beginning of civilisation, literature has served as a metaphysical defense against death, both in anthropological and ontological sense. Kapor’s novel, although deal- ing with the death of an individual, young Tara, represents a universal cry against death taking away our dearest ones, against transience of life, against evil fate
LINGUO-STYLISTIC DOMINANTS IN THE NOVEL NEBO, TAKO DUBOKO
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Education in Jagodina, Serbia, Čutura Ilijana R. , Jovanović Violeta P. ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Education in Jagodina, Serbia
Published: June 2024

The paper explores particular stylistic features in the novel Nebo, tako duboko by Vesna Kapor, which are based on cumulating and separating lexical items. In addition, repetitions of identical or varied units and sentences, both contactual and distant, as one of the specific stylistic features of the novel are analysed as well. The most distinc- tive feature is the markedness of punctuation, especially commas, that deviates from the norm. Although the structure of the novel is polyphonic, from the point of view of linguo- stylistics the text is not differentiated. From the beginning to the end of the novel, cu- mulating and combining different stylistic features is prevailing, which results in a highly emotional language, with a broken rhythm, predominantly marked by pain and sadness
Assessment on Utilization of Instructional Materials among Araling Panlipunan Teachers
Authors:   DepEd Misamis Oriental, Philippines, Ocaña Richel L.
Published: June 2024

This study attempted to determine the level of assessment on the utilization of instructional materials in Araling Panlipunan among secondary school teachers in Misamis Oriental during the School Year 2022-2023. Specifically, this paper sought to: a) describe the respondents' characteristics, b) identify the respondents' level of assessment on the utilization of instructional materials in Araling Panlipunan, and c) determine the significant difference in the respondent's assessment of the utilization of instructional materials when grouped according to their characteristics. The respondents were the one hundred fifty (150) Araling Panlipunan teachers currently teaching in selected High Schools in the Division of Misamis Oriental. The instrument is the questionnaire adapted from DepEd Order No.76, s. 2011 known as “The Learning Resource Management and Development Systems.” Descriptive Statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used to describe the variables in the study. T-test and F-test were utilized to determine the significant difference in the respondent's assessment of the selection and utilization of instructional materials when grouped according to their characteristics. Findings show that respondents in Araling Panlipunan have an above-average level of assessment in utilizing instructional materials. The respondents' assessments of the utilization of instructional materials in Araling Panlipunan were significantly different when grouped by age. It is recommended that DepEd should conduct regular training on the utilization of instructional materials in Araling Panlipunan, orient all teachers concerning Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) related to the production of instructional materials, and train teachers on the alignment of curriculum standards, learning objectives and the designed instructional materials of the teachers.
The governance of peri-urban green infrastructures in the perspective of sustainable development. A Comparison in Europe
Authors:   University of Turin, Department of Economics and Statistics “Cognetti de Martiis” (ESt), Turin, Italy, Rota Francesca Silvia
Published: June 2024

The paper analyses the governance models of six peri-urban green infrastructures (GIs) in Europe to reflect on GIs as critical loci to operationalize the sometimes naïve and rhetorical aim of sustainable development. In the study, the case of “Corona Verde”, the green belt around the City of Turin (Italy), is compared with other peri-urban GIs to discuss the potential of territorial governance for the construction of objective-led deliberative arenas as promoted by the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As a result, the hypothesis that peri-urban GIs are the most appropriate territorial systems to organise and manage a viable system of sustainability objectives is discussed and reframed. Although limited in scope and data, original traits of this study are the development of a territorial benchmarking comparing governance models rather than territories and the operationalisation of the governance for sustainability in terms of a continuous negotiation between the socio-ecological actors of a given territorial system.
The Efficient Management OS Urban Waste to Promote the Circular Economy
Authors:   University of Coimbra and FCT, Portugal, de Faria Roberta Fernandes
Published: June 2024

In 2020, the European Commission adopted its second Action Plan for the Circular Economy, increasing the targets to be met by the member states and encouraging a change in the environmental and economic paradigm - from a linear system to a circular system. As established by the European Union (COM (2020) 98 final), an efficient management of urban waste and its recovery, by cities and the citizens who live in them, contributes to the current transition to a circular economy, and, for this to happen, they need to motivate the selective disposal of urban waste to increase recycling rates. Thus, the polluter pays principle must be applied fairly and effectively, with the use of PAYT (pay as you throw) systems, that is the best way to motivate the selective disposal of urban waste, increasing recycling and promoting the circular economy
PROBLEMS OF FORMATION OF ANALYTICAL COMPETENCIES OF MASTERS IN THE FIELD OF MANAGEMENT
Authors: Lushnikova Tatyana Yu.
Published: June 2024

The article discusses the features of the training of master managers in the Russian higher education system. The main trends influencing the training of managers of a ne w format for business structures have been identified. The problems in the formation of analytical (reflexive) competencies are outlined. The main provisions for improving the learning process in order to master the analytical competencies of master managers are formulated.
MENEGAKKAN KEADILAN DALAM ISLAM: PENDEKATAN TAFSIR AL-QUR'AN TERHADAP HAK ASASI MANUSIA
Authors: Nafi’ Hisyam , Farizi Irgi Ahmat , Salsabila Kaisya , Muhyi Asep Abdul
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji hak asasi manusia dalam Islam melalui pendekatan tafsir Al-Qur'an. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif-analitis, dengan Al-Qur'an sebagai sumber utama dan literatur dari berbagai sumber sebagai data sekunder. Penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya menegakkan keadilan mutlak dalam Islam, tanpa dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor dunia seperti cinta atau kebencian. Melalui metode tafsir tematik, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi ayat-ayat yang berkaitan dengan hak asasi manusia dan menganalisisnya dengan pemahaman tulisan tentang ayat tersebut. Untuk menafsirkan ayat, menggunakan metode penafsiran tematik, yaitu dengan mencari kata yang akan ditafsirkan, kemudian mencari tema yang dimaksud dari ayat tersebut serta menyajikan ayatnya dan terjemahannya serta menuliskan asbabun nuzul dan penafsiran-penafsirannya. Penelitian ini menekankan bahwa hak asasi manusia dalam Islam didasarkan pada ketaatan kepada Allah dan menjaga hubungan yang baik dengan-Nya. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi dalam meningkatkan pemahaman umat Islam terhadap konsep hak asasi manusia dalam Islam dan pentingnya menegakkannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
The Effectiveness of Warm Compresses in Reducing Dysmenorrhea Pain Among Adolescent Girls: A Pre-Experimental Study in Bengkulu, Indonesia
Authors: Umami Desi Aulia
Published: June 2024

This study examines the effectiveness of warm compresses in reducing dysmenorrhea pain among adolescent girls. A pre-experimental one-group pre-post test design was used. The study was conducted at the Youth Posyandu in Tanjung Sanai I Rejang Lebong Village, Bengkulu, Indonesia, from June 6 to June 30, 2023. A total of 24 participants were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and a standardized pain scale, validated through a pilot test. Pain levels were measured before and after applying warm compresses to the lower abdomen for 15-20 minutes, three times daily. Before the intervention, 54.2% of participants reported moderate pain, and 33.3% reported severe pain. After applying warm compresses, 50% of participants reported no pain, 29.2% reported mild pain, 16.7% reported moderate pain, and only 4.2% reported severe pain. The reduction in pain levels was statistically significant (p=0.000). Warm compresses significantly reduce dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls, shifting pain levels from moderate and severe to mild or none. This method is practical, accessible, and effective, offering a valuable non-pharmacological option for managing menstrual pain in young women.
Abstrak: Studi ini mengkaji efektivitas kompres hangat dalam mengurangi nyeri dismenore pada remaja putri. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain pra-eksperimental dengan pre-post test satu kelompok. Penelitian dilakukan di Posyandu Remaja Desa Tanjung Sanai I Rejang Lebong, Bengkulu, Indonesia, dari 6 hingga 30 Juni 2023. Sebanyak 24 partisipan dipilih menggunakan teknik sampling kemudahan. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner terstruktur dan skala nyeri standar, divalidasi melalui uji coba. Tingkat nyeri diukur sebelum dan sesudah penerapan kompres hangat di perut bagian bawah selama 15-20 menit, tiga kali sehari. Sebelum intervensi, 54,2% partisipan melaporkan nyeri sedang, dan 33,3% melaporkan nyeri parah. Setelah penerapan kompres hangat, 50% partisipan melaporkan tidak ada nyeri, 29,2% melaporkan nyeri ringan, 16,7% melaporkan nyeri sedang, dan hanya 4,2% melaporkan nyeri parah. Penurunan tingkat nyeri ini signifikan secara statistik (p=0,000). Kompres hangat secara signifikan mengurangi nyeri dismenore pada remaja putri, mengubah tingkat nyeri dari sedang dan parah menjadi ringan atau tidak ada. Metode ini praktis, mudah diakses, dan efektif, menawarkan pilihan non-farmakologis yang berharga untuk mengelola nyeri menstruasi pada wanita muda.
Studi Komparasi Pasca Panen Kapulaga (Amomum cardamomum): Desain dan Penerapan SOP, Kualitas Fisik dan Ekonomi Simplisia Kapulaga
Authors: Budiyatul Aliyah  , Endah Puspitojati  , Siti Astuti
Published: June 2024

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) pasca panen kapulaga ialah panduan/acuan tertulis yang berisikan rangkaian kegiatan pengelolaan hasil panen kapulaga menjadi bentuk simplisia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui langkah-langkah membuat desain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) pasca panen kapulaga, mengetahui perbedaan kegiatan pasca panen, kualitas, dan nilai tambah ekonomi simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan dan tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di P4S Menoreh Herbal Magelang dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif (mixed methods). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa desain SOP pasca panen kapulaga dibuat menggunakan metode plan, do, check, dan action (PDCA). Terdapat perbedaan kegiatan pasca panen kapulaga yang menerapkan dan tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen yaitu pada tahap pencucian dan penirisan, pengeringan, penyortiran dan penimbangan akhir, serta pengemasan dan pelabelan. Kualitas simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan dan tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen berbeda signifikan secara organoleptik (warna, bau, rasa, dan tekstur).  Simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan SOP pasca panen berwarna putih, berbau khas menyengat kapulaga, dan memiliki tekstur berkerut sesuai standar kapulaga yang baik.  Sedangkan simplisia kapulaga yang tidak menerapkan SOP berwarna kecoklatan dan berbau segar kurang menyengat. Kualitas organoleptik simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan SOP pasca panen lebih tinggi dibandingkan simplisia kapulaga yang tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen. Kadar air simplisia kapulaga menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan dan tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen. Simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan SOP pasca panen memiliki nilai ekonomi yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan yang tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen.