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The Role of Nuclear Power in Japan’s Energy Transition
Authors: Rameev O. B.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the energy transition and the role of nuclear power within this process in Japan. Tokyo’s energy policy after 2011 is focused on the implementation of innovative technologies in the field of renewable energy sources, but the government’s plans for the period up to 2050 devote considerable attention to nuclear power. However, the topic of reactivation of nuclear power plants and their place in the country’s future energy mix is unpopular among researchers, as evidenced by the low number of papers on this topic. The article examines the changes in the country’s policy towards the nuclear industry amid the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster. The current regulatory structure of the nuclear power sector and the interconnection of organizations within it are demonstrated. Major changes in official energy development plans are also analyzed, leading to the conclusion that nuclear power will continue to play a role in Japan’s energy mix for the next several decades. The information on operating NPP reactors on the territory of Japan was updated and graphically presented, thus, the tendency to restart some of the shutdown reactors and their longterm orientation is noted. It is shown that the current situation is characterized by a tendency to soften the opposition to nuclear power within Japan’s society, which is the outcome of the government’s work to restore confidence in the peaceful atom, as well as a result of the global energy crisis. The study concludes that Japan’s active use of the peaceful atom is resuming, and notes the significant role of nuclear power plants in Japan’s energy transition.
The EAEU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Expectations and Reality
Authors: Mazyrin V. M.
Published: January 2025

The author analyzes the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Vietnam, focusing on the current stage in regard to Western sanctions against Russia. The scholarly academic discourse outlook of this topic in Russia and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV) helps to determine its problematic aspects. The study itself focuses at the geopolitical and economic effects of this FTA for the EAEU and Vietnam in the current global transformation. Then it considers trade relations of the parties, their dynamics, structure of commodity flows, indicators and characteristics of individual members participation. The assessments of investment cooperation and other forms of economic cooperation between the parties representing the key components of the FTA are summarized too. The author emphasi- zes the difficulties and obstacles facing the participants, and searches for lessons in the FTA implementation. The paper concludes, that the agreement with the SRV achieved a number of goals, but did not disclose the promised benefits of liberalizing the flow of goods, services, and capital. It recognizes that reduction of trade flows in 2022–2023 happened largely due to the Western sanctions against Russia, and their volume noticeably lagged behind expectations and forecasts. In general, the FTA members didn’t achieve a proper intensification of trade and investment. Commodity exchange, having become a core form of interaction, is marked by the growing weight of the Russian Federation and Vietnam, demonstrates contradictory trends in terms of both exports and imports, and a change in the structure of foreign trade that partly unprofitable for Russia.
The Development of Railways on the African Continent: A Factor of International Cooperation or Competition?
Authors: Volodina M. A.
Published: January 2025

The progressive development of African societies directly depends on the formation of modern mechanisms for the progressive modernization of all spheres of public life on the African continent. Thus, the primary role on the path to modernization and development of Africa is given to infrastructure projects implemented by joint efforts of African states and international companies. The creation of transport corridors connecting several African countries is a priority for infrastructure projects. Such corridors are a kind of multimodal solution for solving several strategic tasks: the possibility of rapid delivery of goods (delivered by sea) deep into African countries, the creation of an extensive network of assembly and sales services, attracting investment, the possibility of introducing African companies to the technological experience of foreign firms, accelerating integration processes in Africa. The creation of new infrastructure projects will help train and employ young specialists, which is a priority task for the leaders of all African states, since it is unemployment among young cohorts (extremely high in many African countries, as demonstrated by the events of the Arab Spring) that contributes to the rapid growth of the outflow of young Africans to the West in search of work, as well as the activation of terrorist groups. China’s influence on the African continent is increasing every year, which is explained by the Chinese strategy of the Maritime Silk Road from Asia to Europe. China is also interested in access to the resources of African countries.
A Deep Neural Network Based Approach for Fault Detection and Localization in Power System Network
Authors: Shrestha Krishna , Adhikari Ananta
Published: January 2025

Ensuring reliable operation in electricity transmission networks requires efficient fault detection, classification, and localization. However, the integration of distributed generators and the dynamic nature of these systems pose challenges to traditional relaying devices in managing fault currents. This study investigates the application of deep learning techniques to address these challenges by autonomously extracting fault characteristics from three-phase voltage and current signals. Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and one-dimensional Convolutional Neural Networks (1D-CNNs), fault detection, classification, and localization are performed on the IEEE 9-bus system. Simulated fault data is generated in MATLAB/Simulink, and deep learning models are trained using Python libraries such as scikit-learn and TensorFlow. Results indicate high accuracy, with 1D-CNN achieving 99.87% for faulty line identification, 92.42% for fault classification, and 96.95% for fault location. Similarly, the ANN model attained 99.54%, 92.35%, and 96.24%, respectively. To optimize the cost and complexity of phasor measurement unit (PMU) deployment, a selective feature reduction strategy was implemented, focusing on critical buses (5, 6, and 8), demonstrated that fault analysis can be effectively performed with reduced data inputs, while minimizing the required PMUs. Additionally, transfer learning for N-1 contingency scenarios allowed the pre-trained models to efficiently adapt to new cases, enhancing fault diagnosis performance. These findings highlight the potential of deep learning to improve the accuracy and reliability of fault diagnosis in power transmission systems, supporting future real-time implementation.
Optimization of Corona Ring for 230 kV Polymeric Insulator Using Numerical Method Combined with Statistical Approach and Different Optimization Techniques
Authors: Thapa Saurav , Adhikari Ananta , Adhikari Rammani
Published: January 2025

The key factor governing the long-term reliability of high-voltage composite insulators is electric field distribution. However, when exceeding thresholds and applied for long periods, electric field stresses under severe pollution conditions could lead to deterioration and degradation of the housing materials and consequently lead to failures of the composite insulators. High electric field stress near the energized end fitting results in a corona discharge, mainly leading to the composite insulator's aging. At the critical zone, the electric field strength can be lowered to an acceptable value by different approaches and among them installing a corona ring is considered an effective way. This research is intended to study the electric field distribution across clean and polluted insulator and to design optimized corona ring that improves the electric field stress near the triple junction point (i.e. junction between polymeric shed, surrounded air, and energized end fitting). Finite Element Method is combined with MATLAB in-order to obtain different critical electric field stress at triple junction point for different corona ring configuration. Based on the result from different configurations, optimization function is generated using statistical approach i.e. using MINITAB, which is then further optimized using different optimization techniques (Particle Swarm Optimization, fmincon and Runge Kutta Method). The optimized design parameters are validated with the implementation of the Finite Element Method for the clean and polluted (uniform and non-uniform) insulator resulting 58.852.% and 54.48% reduction of electric field stress for normal and non-uniform pollution condition compared to recommended corona ring.
Use of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in Highway Alignment Planning in Nepal: An Expert Questionnaire Survey
Authors: Shrestha Milan , Neupane Shuva Raj , Mishra Binaya Kumar
Published: January 2025

Highway Alignment Planning is an important albeit most overlooked aspect of highway development in developing countries. More often than not, highway alignments are influenced by various issues which further complicate the planning process. In this study, an expert questionnaire survey is conducted to identify the weightage of multiple criteria themes that are deemed to affect highway alignment selection. For this study, various criteria such as Elevation (Altitude), Slope, Aspect, Soil type, Rock type, Land Use, Drainage Orders, Existing Roads, Agricultural area, Built-up area, water bodies in the locality, noise and air pollution, are considered which govern the highway alignments selection of the highway. These criteria are grouped into three respective themes i.e. Engineering, Economical, and Environment. A fourth theme is formed by combining the previous three themes. An AHP based on an Expert survey is conducted to assign weightage to each criterion in each theme and then to each theme in a combined theme. This study also involves determining the weightage of criteria that are used to evaluate multiple alignments generated by individual themes for multi-criteria analysis (MCA). The evaluation criteria identified are the length of the alignment, average slope, affected area of water bodies, affected Area of Agricultural Land, affected area of built-up area (i.e., Settlement Area), and affected area of the protected area. The study involved multiple experts from both academic and professional fields.
Comparative Study on Seismic Behavior of Regular and Irregular Building in Sloping Ground
Authors: Poudel Prakash , Adhikari Badri
Published: January 2025

Nepal is situated in a highly earthquake-prone region. Majority of land is covered by hilly and mountainous topography. Due to the scarcity of plain ground, urbanization has rapidly increased with the construction of buildings on sloping ground. These buildings constructed in sloping ground are susceptible to severe damage due to earthquake. The aim of this study is to compare seismic behavior of different configuration of building built in hill slope: step back (SB), step back set back (SBSB), split foundation (SF), split foundation set back (SFSB) buildings having regular and irregular shape considering soil effect (SSI) and compared with the fixed base and with the building constructed in Plain ground (PG).  To fulfill this aim selection of 20 distinct models, with 10 adhering to regular shapes and the remaining 10 exhibiting irregular configurations. Moreover, half of the models incorporate fixed bases, while the other half considers the impact of soil. All models maintain consistent material properties and other parameters. The natural slope of the ground for structures on sloping terrain is set at 300. Stiffness of soil is assigned as a point spring to the base of structure for introducing effect of soil. The building models are constructed using Finite Element Analysis (FEM) software, specifically ETABS version 16.2.1 and the non-linear time history analysis is done by using Gorkha earthquake, Empirical earthquake and Turkey earthquake time history function. NBC 105:2020 code is used for this seismic analysis. Finally the seismic performance of all the buildings is evaluated by determining fundamental time period, base shear, top story displacement, inter story drift and torsional irregularity ratio by  the use of FEM software ETABS and these values were compared with different building configuration and the configuration more susceptible and less susceptible to earthquake is determined. The study concludes that on sloping ground SF is found to be more vulnerable while   SBSB building performs better than other building. The incorporation of soil effect has substantial impact on building performance and due to flexibility induced in base the top displacement and time period of flexible base structure has increased while the base shear is decreased by considering soil effect.
डोट्याली भाषाका विभक्तिको पहिचान र वर्गीकरण
Authors: जोशी Joshi खगेन्द्र Khagendra
Published: January 2025

प्रस्तुत अनुसन्धानात्मक लेख डोट्याली भाषाका विभक्तिको अध्ययनमा केन्द्रित छ । यस लेखमा डोट्याली भाषाका विभक्तिहरूको पहिचान गरी तिनलाई विभिन्न आधारमा वर्गीकरण गर्ने काम गरिएको छ । संस्कृतबाट प्राकृत र अपभ्रंश हुँदै विकसित भएर कालीकर्णाली बिचको भूखण्डमा भाषिक व्यवहारमा प्रयुक्त भाषिक भेदहरूको समुच्चयलाई डोट्याली भाषाका रूपमा चिनिन्छ र तिनै भाषिक भेदहरूमा कारकीय सम्बन्ध दर्साउनका लागि नामिक पदका पछाडि जोडिएर प्रत्ययवत प्रयोग हुने विभक्तिको अध्ययनमा यो लेख केन्द्रित रहेको छ । प्रस्तुत अध्ययन गुणात्मक प्रकृतिको छ । अध्ययनका लागि आवश्यक आधार सामग्री क्षेत्रकार्यबाट र सिद्धान्तसम्बद्ध सामग्री पुस्तकालयीय अध्ययनकार्यबाट सङ्कलन गरिएको छ । यसरी सङ्कलित सामग्रीलाई उदाहरणका रूपमा प्रस्तुत गर्दै निष्कर्ष निकाल्ने र नियम प्रतिपादन गर्ने काम गरिएकाले सामग्रीको विश्लेषण गर्न आगमन विधिको उपयोग गरिएको छ । सामान्यतया मानकीकरण तथा स्तरीकरण हुन नसकेकाले हालसम्म पनि डोट्याली भाषाले स्पष्ट स्वरूप ग्रहण गर्न सकेको छैन तर डोटी क्षेत्रमा बोलिने भाषिक भेदहरूका बिचमा एक किसिमको साझा विशेषता पाइन्छ जुन अन्य भाषाको भन्दा भिन्न देखिन्छ । यसरी डोट्याली भाषाको आफ्नै मौलिक व्याकरणव्यवस्था रहेको हुनाले यस भाषामा अन्य व्याकरणिक तŒव जस्तै विभक्तिहरू पनि मौलिक प्रकृतिका छन्। प्रस्तुत अध्ययनमा डोट्याली भाषाका तिनै मौलिक प्रकृतिका विभक्तिहरूको स्वरूप पहिचान गरी तिनको सङ्ख्या निर्धारण गर्ने र तिनलाई वर्गीकरण गर्ने कार्यलाई केन्द्रीय अभीष्ट बनाइएको छ ।
Impact of Mobile Banking on Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Panthi Rishikesh , Poudel Shiva Raj , Dahal Sanjita , Dahal Subhadra , Sangaurala Tanka
Published: January 2025

This research aims to examine the impact of different dimensions of mobile banking services on customer satisfaction. For this, the primary data have been collected through a set of structured questionnaires directly from 120 bank customers who currently used mobile banking services. A well-structured close-ended questionnaire was designed and distributed through face-to-face interaction with bank customers who used mobile banking facilities. The measures used five scales Likert type data with the response option from 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree. The data analysis tools used for the study were descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The conclusion drawn from the study is mobile banking service quality has a significant positive impact on customer satisfaction in the context of Nepal. The study found that reliability, responsiveness, accessibility, convenience, and security attributes of mobile banking applications have a significant positive impact on customer satisfaction. Therefore, the policymakers and the executives of the commercial banks should focus on these attributes of mobile banking services in order to retain the customer's loyalty toward the banking services.
Noise Level Assessment Near the Hospitals Located in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City
Authors: Pant Prakash Raj , Dhungana Sandesh , Joshi Prem Raj , Saud Prem Singh
Published: January 2025

Undesirable sound is called noise. Excessive amounts of sound in the environment causes noise pollution. Noise pollution is one of the major environmental problems in recent times especially in urban regions. This study aims to examine the noise levels near hospitals located in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City. A total of nine hospitals were selected for this study which are located in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City. The noise level was recorded in those hospitals in morning (8:00-10:00), day (14:00-16:00) and evening (17:00- 19:00) time. A digital sound meter was used to measure noise levels in the month of February 2024. This study showed that noise levels (Leq) at those hospitals were more than the prescribed noise level. In the selected hospitals higher noise levels was observed in those hospitals which are near the roads or highways. Less noise level was measured in the hospitals which are inside the road. This study Concluded that the high traffic of vehicles on the road, bad condition of the road, human crowds, and unnecessary use of horns are the major causes of noise pollution in those hospitals.
Tricycles and Their Impacts on Air Pollution within Uyo urban South-eastern Nigeria
Authors: Ebong Godwin Asukwo , Etuk Helen Solomon , Ambrose Idongesit Sunday
Published: January 2025

Globally, vehicular emissions contribute significant levels of contaminants into the air. Despite the contributions by tricycles to the contamination of the air, the contamination of air is mostly linked to vehicles. Hence, this work examined the contributions of tricycles to air pollution within Uyo Urban, Nigeria. Major tricycle parking bays at Akpandem and Itam Markets, Etuk Street Market, Udi Street by Ikot Ekpene Road, Ikpa Road by University of Uyo Gate, Urua Ekpa, Ekom Iman, and Shelter Afrique Junctions were designated for this research. Portable air quality monitors were used to quantify the concentrations of NO2, SO2, H2S, CO, CO2, and PM2.5 at these locations. Results obtained showed the following mean concentrations 0.43±0.07 ppm, 0.55±0.09 ppm, 0.22±0.09 ppm, 7.25±2.37 ppm, 890.06± 300.26 ppm, and 208.72±250 µg/m3, respectively. The mean concentrations of NO2, SO2, CO, and PM2.5 were higher than their recommended safe limits by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA), while H2S and CO2 were within their safe limits. The air quality index (AQI) analysis revealed that, NO2 and PM2.5 belong to the hazardous class, SO2, H2S, CO, and CO2 belong the class unhealthy for the sensitive class. Principal component analysis (PCA) established that, emissions from tricycles were the principal source of air contaminants determined at the studied locations. The outcome of the study confirmed that, green plants can reduce air contaminants. The study substantiated those tricycles can release significant levels of obnoxious substances into the air.
Quantitative Analysis on the Wettability of Datura Stramonium Leaves in the Presence of Adjuvants
Authors: Shah Pawan , Wagle Diksha , Pokhrel Roshna , Bhattarai Ajaya
Published: January 2025

Datura Stramonium is an indigenous plant in Nepal but is globally cultivated for its wide medicinal applications. The knowledge of the surface properties of leaves and wettability conditions is essential for foliar applications to protect the plants. The wettability of the leaf surface is characterized by the contact angle (CA) measurement, and surface free energy (SFE) directs its wettable interactions. Three different surfactants having different charges; N-Cetyl-N, N, N-Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide (cationic), bis(2-ethylhexyl) sodium sulfosuccinate (anionic) and polyoxyethylene lauryl ether (Brij-L23) (non-ionic) and two commercial bio-wetting agents Gorkha stick more (Nepal) and Keeper (India) were utilized as adjuvants to enhance the wettability of leaves towards super-hydrophilic range (CA < 40o). The secondary parameters like molar free energy (ΔG), wetting free energy (Δg), adhesion tension (Ta), adhesion work (Wa), cohesive energy density (ec), and solubility parameter difference (Δδ) were calculated to describe the surface properties of leaves and efficiency of adjuvants in wettability.  The CA value of the adaxial leaf surface was in the hydrophobic range (< 90o) while it was in the hydrophobic range on the abaxial surface (> 90o). The SFE of the adaxial leaf surface was 44.42 ± 16.52 mN m-1 whereas the abaxial surface had a SFE of 36.82 ± 1.57 mN m-1. The AOT solution showed better results among all surfactants and commercially available wetting agents by reducing CA value to the super-hydrophilic range on both adaxial and abaxial leaf surfaces below CMC. The effectiveness of adjuvants to lower the CA value follows the pattern of AOT > Gorkha stick more > CTAB > Keeper > Brij-35 solutions. The Δδ value of the abaxial leaf surface was higher than the adaxial leaf surface.
Chronopotentiometric Deposition of Polypyrrole on Mild Steel in Tartrate Medium for Corrosion Prevention
Authors: Singh Sanjay , Karki Nabin , Gupta Dipak Kumar , Yadav Amar Prasad
Published: January 2025

This work discusses the polypyrrole (PPy) deposition on mild steel (MS) from 0.4 M pyrrole in 0.1 M sodium potassium tartrate (Na-K tartrate) by chronopotentiometrically and the corrosion-resistant behavior in acid media. The current densities of 1, 2, and 3 mAcm-2 were used for the electrodeposition of PPy on MS. When current density 2 mA cm-2 was applied, no induction period associated with metal dissolution was observed. This behavior showed that very little dissolution of the MS occurs as the current density applied is ≥2 mA cm-2. Thus, the obtained polypyrrole (PPy) coated MS surface was examined by optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) which showed uniform, compact and adherent PPy coatings. The elemental composition of the PPy coating film was established by energy-dispersive x-ray (EDX) analysis. The corrosion performance was investigated by using potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) in 0.1 N H2SO4. It revealed that PPy coating considerably reduced corrosion current density, with an inhibition efficiency of 90.44%. The coating also behaved as a mixed inhibitor.
AI Influencing Factors among Students
Authors: Mishra Shila , Mishra A. K.
Published: January 2025

This perspective examines the perceptions and interactions of college students with the emerging field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their academic environment. The study aimed to explore the interplay between exposure to AI, trust in AI technology, awareness and knowledge of AI, behavioral intentions, and personal experiences, and how these factors collectively influence students' attitudes and preparedness to integrate AI into their academic pursuits. A considerable portion held post-graduate qualifications, indicating a higher educational background that likely tthat students exhibited a commendable level of proficiency in AI-related concepts and expressed moderate trust in AI technology, crucial for their readiness to adopt AI in educational contexts. Moreover, students demonstrated solid awareness and knowledge of AI, recognizing its potential applications and benefits in various industries, including education. They expressed a proactive willingness to engage in AI-related workshops and activities, indicating strong motivation to incorporate AI into their learning experiences. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the attitudes and preparedness of college students toward embracing AI. The findings have significant implications for educational institutions and policymakers seeking to integrate AI technologies into curricula.
What are the Appropriate Pressure Values? USA Vs the Rest of the World
Authors: Rozo-Vanstrahlen José M.
Published: January 2025

Specialist in Cardiology and Internal Medicine, President of the Chapter of Arterial Hypertension of the Association, Colombian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Coordinator of the Reina Sofía Clinical Cardiology Service- Colsanitas, Bogotá- Colombia.
Clinical Features of Covid-19-Related to Nucleic Acids Granules on Event-Free Survival in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis
Authors: Heidari Alireza
Published: January 2025

GASTROSWOT is a (related to a plan to reach a purpose) evaluation of the modern-day and projected states of the exceptional (slim areas of hobby of human beings inside careers) in gastroenterology that pursuits to provide steerage for studies, medicinal drug-based totally, and (related to handling cash) making plans in gastroenterology. We achieved an agreement-based global strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis.
The Role and Applications of Dimethylaminoethanol in Metal Nanoparticles in Dermatology and Cosmetology Through Interactions with Human Skin Cells
Authors: Heidari Alireza
Published: January 2025

The world has changed lots for the reason that COVID-19 sizeable disease started out. Jordan was among nations which enforced early lock-down for most non-very important offerings. health care become in particular directed to correctly cope with COVID-19 cases. The substantial disorder offered/triggered challenges for all sufferers, which includes (skin-related remedy) patients specially those on (associated with the deep-down, fundamental manner something works) remedies. This resulted in interruption of hospital therapy and worsening of pre-existing skin illnesses for plenty patients.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Peringatan Dini Untuk Pencegahan Virus Covid 19 Melalui Deteksi Suhu Tubuh Secara Real Time Berbasis Informasi Suara
Authors: Arifin Wafi , Murdowo Sugeng , Khasanah Fata Nidaul
Published: January 2025

The Covid 19 disease outbreak has recently increased its spread in Indonesia in particular. This makes Indonesia tighten its health protocols, especially body temperature because the Covid 19 virus is the most visible symptom, namely temperatures above 37.5 Celsius, and it is prohibited to be close to between individuals. So far, the thermometer sold in the market is a thermometer that still uses human assistance. To help and solve this problem, a non-contac temperature thermometer tool was made by applying the Gy-906 sensor to find out what a person's temperature is and an ultrasonic sensor to replace the button on a conventional thermometer. This tool is designed using an Arduino UNO Atmega 328 microcontroller. The Gy-906 sensor will read body temperature by bringing the forehead or palm closer and Ultrasonic to help the Gy-906 sensor detect body temperature in front of the sensor. Then the Arduino UNO will process the data and will display on the 16x2 LCD and the speaker output of the temperature detection results will be followed by a temperature statement on the LCD and a temperature statement via the speaker.
Kekerasan Verbal Terhadap Istri Di Dalam Rumah Tangga
Authors: Sintha Juwita Mutiara , Pertiwi Yuarini Wahyu
Published: January 2025

The issue of verbal violence in households is a form of violence that frequently occurs but is unfortunately less recognized by society. This form of violence involves the use of words and language that demean, insult, or threaten by one or both parties in a husband-wife relationship or within the family environment, causing psychological impacts on the victims. The purpose of this research is to provide information so that society becomes aware and can implement preventive measures. This research uses a literature study method by reviewing various sources, such as scientific journals and research reports, to provide an overview of verbal violence in households, including its causes, impacts, and preventive efforts. The research results show that verbal violence affects the mental health of victims, including decreased self-esteem, anxiety, and prolonged depression. Economic factors, patriarchal culture, and the lack of healthy communication in families are the main triggers. With better understanding of verbal violence in households, it is hoped to provide knowledge to reduce the occurrence of verbal violence in households, thus creating a safe and comfortable family environment.
Pengendalian Kendaraan Bermotor Jenis Angkutan Kota (Studi Kasus Tentang Uji Berkala Kendaraan Bermotor Pada Dinas Perhubungan Kabupaten Bandung)
Authors: Anzani Elvira Aprilla
Published: January 2025

This research is motivated by the non-optimal testing of Motorized Vehicle types of city transportation in the Department of Transportation of Bandung Regency, from the background of the problem the researcher identifies the problem, namely: How to control the periodic testing of motorized vehicles of city transportation types in Bandung Regency, What are the factors that support and inhibit the control periodic testing of motorized vehicles of urban transportation in Bandung Regency. And what efforts are made by the Bandung Regency Transportation Agency in controlling periodic motorized vehicle testing. The foundation of this theory uses the Control theory, the researchers formulate the proposition as follows: Periodic Control Tests of Motorized Vehicles in City Transport Types In Bandung Regency will run optimally if it pays attention to through control processes that consist of determining standards to be used in control, measuring implementation or the results achieved, measure implementation or results with standards and determine deviations if any and take corrective action. The results of this study indicate that the control of motorized vehicles of city transportation in Bandung Regency based on Bandung Regency Regulation No. 9 of 2012 concerning Operation of Traffic and Road Transportation, there are several supporting factors and inhibiting factors. To overcome the obstacle, one of the efforts made by the Department of Transportation in collaboration with the Police is the disappearance of violators.
Penerapan Metode Trend Moment dalam Forcesting Jumlah Orang Yang Melakukan Pembukaan Rekening Tabungan iB Hijrah
Authors: Asih Purwaningsi
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan menerapkan Metode Trend Moment untuk meramalkan jumlah pembukaan rekening Tabungan iB Hijrah di KCP Bank Muamalat Binjai. Data yang digunakan adalah jumlah pembukaan rekening dari Desember 2022 hingga November 2024. Metode Trend Moment dipilih karena kesederhanaannya dalam menganalisis tren data historis dan memberikan hasil prediksi yang akurat. Hasil peramalan menunjukkan jumlah nasabah baru yang diprediksi untuk setiap bulan, termasuk prediksi pada Desember 2024 sebanyak 22 oang. Hasil ini memberikan kontribusi strategis dalam perencanaan sumber daya, pemasaran, dan pengelolaan operasional bank.
Discapacidades, inclusión y evaluación en el primer ciclo de Educación Infantil. Cuidando la calidad en la praxis socioeducativa
Authors: Ruiz-Bejarano Aurora María
Published: January 2025

Introducción: La evaluación en Educación Infantil se conceptualiza como un proceso sistemático, con una intencionalidad orientada hacia la calidad de la educación y la mejora de la enseñanza-aprendizaje. Desde esta comprensión de la evaluación, la cuestión que conduce este trabajo es: ¿cómo la evaluación en el primer ciclo de Educación Infantil favorece la atención educativa inclusiva al alumnado con  discapacidad? Metodología: En el CEI Fernando de Magallanes (Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cádiz, España) están escolarizados niños/as con y sin discapacidad con edades entre los cuatro meses y los tres años. En este trabajo se recoge una parte del estudio de su caso que se realiza desde 2023, focalizando la atención en las formas de comprender la evaluación para una atención educativa inclusiva en sus aulas. La fuente principal de información ha sido la grabación fílmica de una charla-coloquio ofrecida por la escuela a estudiantes del Grado en Educación Infantil de la Universidad de Cádiz. Asimismo, se ha recurrido a entrevistas semiestructuradas y a observación sistemática. Resultados: La investigación concluye que se da una comprensión multiforme de la evaluación sustentada en tres pilares: 1. Diversidad de momentos y tiempos de evaluación; 2. Heterogeneidad de estrategias evaluativas; 2. Pluralidad de personas implicados en la evaluación.
Działalność prof. Stanisława Ptaszyckiego
Authors: Misiura Grzegorz
Published: January 2025

Artykuł przedstawia sylwetkę prof. Stanisława Ptaszyckiego (1853-1933), zasłużonego badacza historii, filologii polskiej oraz archiwistę. Jego życiorys jest powszechnie znany. Uzupełniono go o szczegóły, jak np. adresy zamieszkania czy przebieg pożegnania na Uniwersytecie Lubelskim w 1926 roku. Jego czterdziestoletni pobyt w Petersburgu oraz prowadzone tam badania naukowe zaowocowały szeregiem cennych i potrzebnych zajęć w nowo powstałym uniwersytecie w Lublinie. Poza tym, przebywając w tym mieście, pełnił funkcję dyrektora Archiwum Państwowego. W 1926 roku został powołany na stanowisko Naczelnego Dyrektora Archiwów Państwowych. Przeprowadził się wówczas do Warszawy, gdzie mieszkał do końca życia. Jednak jego związek z lubelską Alma Mater nie ustał, co potwierdzają prowadzone przez niego zajęcia dla studentów. Na jego przywiązanie do uczelni wskazuje też fakt, że przekazał do jej książnicy swój księgozbiór, liczący kilka tysięcy woluminów.
Suretyship in the Teaching of Ben Sira (Sir 29:14–20)
Authors: Piwowar Andrzej
Published: January 2025

The article is an analysis of the teaching of Ben Sira on becoming surety for individuals in need of that form of economic and material assistance contained in Sir 29:14–20. First, the way of functioning of suretyship in Israel and the approach to it is discussed, mainly based on the Book of Proverbs, which quite strongly and emphatically forbids that practice. This is followed by a delimitation of the pericope in the work of Ben Sira devoted to that issue and the presentation of its structure. The main part of the article is devoted to the exegetical analysis of Sir 29:14–20 based on the historical-critical method, taking into account elements of syntactic and semantic analysis. Ben Sira does not forbid becoming surety for those in need of such support; on the contrary, he encourages it (cf. 29:14a, 20a). However, influenced by abuses of that practice (cf. 29:16–19), he urges his disciple to be cautious and become surety only for acquaintances – neighbours (cf. 29:14a, 20a), not to risk and become bankrupt (cf. 29:16a, 17a, 20b) or be forced to leave the home country in case the borrower (cf. 29:18), for whom one had vouched, does not pay the obligations to the creditor. At the same time, Sirach reminds the person for whom someone has vouched of the need to fulfil the obligation towards the guarantor (cf. 29:15) as not doing so means becoming a sinner (cf. 29:16a, 19a). The main motive for Ben Sira’s change in approach to suretyship, in relation to the Book of Proverbs, seems to be primarily drawing attention to the commandment to help one’s neighbour, to which the Sage refers implicitly, and the desire to protect the Jewish community and strengthen it economically at a time when Hellenistic influence on it was increasingly stronger and more significant.
C.G. Bartholomew – H.A. Thomas, "The Minor Prophets. A Theological Introduction" (A Theological Introduction series; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press 2023)
Authors: Szmajdziński Mariusz
Published: January 2025

Book review: C.G. Bartholomew – H.A. Thomas, "The Minor Prophets. A Theological Introduction" (A Theological Introduction series; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press 2023). Pp 390. € 52. ISBN: 978-1-5140-0168-4.
Pelatihan Penyusunan Lembar Kerja Menggunakan Canva Di SMK Muhammadiyah 11 Jakarta
Authors: Khusna Hikmatul , Ulfah Syafika , Miatun Asih
Published: January 2025

Lembar kerja merupakan perangkat pembelajaran yang dapat membantu guru dalam kegiatan belajar di kelas. Penyusunan lembar kerja yang menarik dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa. Selain itu pengembangan lembar kerja berbasis teknologi akan meningkatkan kemampuan TPACK guru. Tujuan kegiatan ini yaitu untuk mengembangkan kemampuan guru dalam menyusun lembar kerja yang menarik serta meningkatkan kemampuan TPACK guru menggunakan aplikasi Canva. Kegiatan ini dilakukan di SMK Muhammadiyah 11 Jakarta yang diselenggarakan oleh Pendidikan Matematika FKIP UHAMKA dalam rangka kegiatan pengabdian kepada Masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah demonstrasi, praktek, dan tanya jawab. Hasil dari kegiatan pelatihan penyusunan lembar kerja menggunakan aplikasi Canva yaitu guru mampu membuat akun Canva, guru mampu membuat lembar kerja yang menarik menggunakan template yang tersedia, guru juga dapat menyusun lembar kerja yang menarik secara mandiri menggunakan elemen-elemen yang disediakan.
Geopolıtıcal lıteracy
Authors: Ekici Nilüfer , Gülersoy Ali Ekber
Published: January 2025

The aim of this study is twofold: first, to introduce the concept of ‘geopolitical literacy’ to the national literature, and second, to reveal to reveal the geopolitics and geopolitical literacy perceptions of prospective geography and social studies teachers. This study adopted a qualitative approach using phenomenological methods to elucidate pre-service teachers’ perceptions and document analysis to provide a basis for geopolitical literacy. The data were obtained through interviews and document analysis to reveal the perceptions, experiences, and inferences of 18 pre-service social studies and geography teachers about the concept of geopolitics and geopolitical literacy. As a result of the interviews, it was concluded that most pre-service teachers tried to convey the concept of geopolitics in the context of location, politics, and Turkey. On the other hand, the concept of geopolitical literacy was expressed using map knowledge, countries and a series of inferences. At this point, it was seen that the explanations put forward by prospective teachers were mainly based on map knowledge and location.
Mekânsal beceriler, 21. yüzyıl becerileri ve akademik başarının öğretmen adaylarının mesleki yetkinlikleri üzerindeki rolü
Authors: Arıkan Alaattin
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışmada, mekânsal beceriler, 21. yüzyıl becerileri ve akademik başarının öğretmen adaylarının mesleki yetkinlikleri üzerindeki etkileri ve yordama gücü incelenmiştir. İlişkisel tarama modelinin kullanıldığı araştırmaya bir devlet üniversitesinin eğitim fakültesinde 4. sınıfta öğrenim gören 262 öğretmen adayı dahil olmuştur. Çalışmada veriler Öğretmen Adayları İçin Kişisel-Mesleki Yetkinlikler Algı Ölçeği, Mekânsal Yetenek Öz Bildirim Ölçeği, Çok Boyutlu 21. Yüzyıl Becerileri Ölçeği ve kişisel bilgi formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde pearson korelasyon analizi, doğrusal regresyon analizi ve aracılık analizi kullanılmıştır. Analizler; 21. yüzyıl becerilerinin öğretmen adaylarının mesleki yetkinliklerinin en güçlü yordayıcısı olduğunu, bunu mekânsal beceri ve akademik başarının izlediğini ortaya koymuştur. Ayrıca çalışma kapsamında önerilen modeller, mekânsal becerilerin, 21. yüzyıl becerilerinin ve akademik başarının öğretmen adaylarının mesleki yetkinlikleri üzerindeki aracılık ettiği karmaşık ilişkileri ortaya çıkarmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda öğretmen adaylarının mesleki yetkinliklerini artırmak adına eğitim programlarının bu becerileri daha kapsamlı olarak içerecek şekilde güncellenmesi önerilmiştir.
Finite-Elemente-Kurs Teil 1
Authors: Hahn Manfred
Published: January 2025

Dieses Lehr- und Übungsbuch ermöglicht Ihnen, die Finite-Elemente-Methode (FEM) mit neuen Augen zu sehen und nicht nur in der Theorie nachzuvollziehen, sondern sie fundiert zu verstehen und selbst anzuwenden. Die Inhalte sind so aufgebaut, dass a priori die Theorie mit allen mathematischen Anforderungen und Beispielen dargelegt und a posteriori der gelernte Stoff anhand von Aufgaben tiefgehend geübt wird, sodass er sich nachhaltig festigen kann. Das Buch behandelt Stabtragwerke, Balkentragwerke, Stabbalkenkonstruktionen und Torsionswellen. Es berücksichtigt – im Unterschied zu anderen Lehrmitteln – als Belastung nicht nur Kräfte und Momente, sondern auch Linienlängskräfte, Linienquerkräfte und Temperaturen. Darüber hinaus wird die herausragende Bedeutung von Symmetrie und Antimetrie für die FEM hervorgehoben. Abgerundet wird der Inhalt durch die Darstellung der Vorgehensweise bei nicht konstanten Material- und Geometrieparametern, eingeprägten Verschiebungen, der Spannungsberechnung und der Berechnung von Lagerreaktionen. Die Abbildungen und Texte folgen einem didaktischen Farbcode. Kontrollfragen ermöglichen es, das Gelernte zu überprüfen. Das Buch richtet sich an Studierende der Ingenieurwissenschaften, insbesondere des Bauingenieurwesens, des Maschinenbaus, der Fahrzeugtechnik sowie der Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik. Es ist aber auch für Studierende der Mathematik und der Naturwissenschaften sowie für Berufsfachleute von großem Nutzen und hilft beim Verstehen der numerischen Werkzeuge.
Precision measurements of the propagation velocity of longitudinal ultrasonic waves in solids by resonance method
Authors: Bazylev P. V. , Krokosh T. V.
Published: January 2025

The possibility of extending the frequency range and functional capabilities of the State primary standard for the units of propagation velocities and damping coefficient of ultrasonic waves in solids GET 189-2014 at reproduction and transfer of the unit of propagation velocity of longitudinal ultrasonic waves in solids by using the resonance measurement method has been studied. This characteristic of solids is used in thickness measurement, flaw detection and other scientific and practical fields. The results of research of the resonance method of measuring the propagation velocity of longitudinal ultrasonic waves in solids are presented. In the experiment, velocity measures made of optical glasses and leucosapphire were used, which allow measuring the velocity in the range of 4000–11200 m/s with its frequency dispersion less than 10–4. Contactless broadband capacitive transducers are used to excitation and registration of the longitudinal ultrasonic waves in the frequency range from 1 to 100 MHz. The accuracy of the measurement results obtained by the resonance method was analyzed in comparison with the laser pulse method used in GET 189-2014. It is established that the absolute error of measurements of the propagation velocity of longitudinal ultrasonic waves in solids by the resonance method, defined as a deviation from conventional true value of a quantity, is not more than 1 m/s depending on the material of the measure, the relative error is less than 10 –4. In the low- frequency range, a monotonic increase in the measured velocity of longitudinal ultrasonic waves was observed when applying a velocity measure made of leucosapphire, which may be due to the physical properties of this material. The obtained results confirm the possibility of extending the frequency range and functional capabilities of GET 189-2014 by using the resonance method of measuring the propagation velocity of longitudinal ultrasonic waves and capacitive transducers, which do not require high (optical) quality of the surfaces of the certified measures.
Phase noise calibrator
Authors: Bazhenov N. R. , Barekhov A. M. , Kaminsky O. V.
Published: January 2025

The necessity of developing of an initial relative phase noise level standard to ensure metrological traceability of small values of phase noise measurements. The relevance of creating a standard is due to the increased requirements for short-term frequency stability of modern signal generators and highly stable quartz oscillators, characterized by a relative level of phase noise. At the same time, according to existing verification methods, the phase noise measurement error is determined by the method of sinusoidal phase modulation, which does not provide a range of small values of phase noise. The presence of additional unaccounted sources of measurement error of small values of phase noise has been experimentally shown, which is confirmed in various publications. The article presents the results of the development of a calibrator of the relative level of phase noise based on the method of additive white Gaussian noise, which provides traceability of the phase noise measurement in a range of small values. The use of a comparator in the form of a phase noise analyzer for transmitting a unit within a local verification scheme is proposed. At the same time, the reproducible values of the calibrator, due to the possibility of adjusting the additive white Gaussian noise level, are set close to the measured values. This approach made it possible to reduce the measurement error by 2-3 times in relation to the self error of phase noise analyzers and ensured the reliability of the estimation small values of phase noise.
State primary standard machine on Vickers and Knoop hardness scales GET 31-2024
Authors: Aslanyan A. E. , Aslanyan E. G. , Pilipenko D. N. , Shvydun V. V. , Shchipunov A. N. , Yurov L. V.
Published: January 2025

The results of research aimed at ensuring the uniformity of hardness measurements according to the Vickers and Knoop scales, reproduction of Vickers hardness numbers HV in the range 2000–5000 and Knoop hardness numbers HK in the range 17–2500. The research is due, firstly, to the fact that the hardness of ceramics used in industry and medicine is more than 2000 HV, and hardness measurements on the Vickers scales of products made of these ceramics were not traced to the State primary special standard for metal hardness on the Vickers GET 31-2010 scales. Secondly, the Vickers tip print has a square shape, therefore, when measuring hardness on a limited area of the surface, for example near a weld, one of the corners of the print goes beyond the boundaries of the measured zone, which leads to an incorrect assessment of the hardness of the studied surface area. The Knoop method, implemented using a tip, the base of which is made in the form of a diamond with one short side, solves the problem of correct hardness testing on a limited area of the surface. A reference installation has been investigated and included in the State primary hardness standard according to the Vickers and Knoop scales GET 31-2024, which allows reproducing the Vickers hardness numbers HV in the range 2000–5000 and the Knoop hardness numbers. Thus, the traceability of measurement results obtained using hardness testers to GET 31-2024 is ensured. The metrological characteristics of GET 31-2024 have been studied. The use of hardness testers traceable to GET 31-2024 makes it possible to accurately assess the mechanical properties of new materials, predict the performance characteristics of products made of new materials, and increase the reliability of product hardness control.
Optimalisasi Preprocessing untuk Peningkatan Akurasi Pengenalan Plat Nomor pada Citra Tidak Ideal
Authors: Galahartlambang Yanuangga , Khotiah Titik , Basri K Ilham , Anwar Masrur , Fahmi Abdillah David
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi performa Optical Character Recognition (OCR) dalam mengenali teks pada gambar plat nomor kendaraan yang diambil menggunakan kamera digital. Dataset yang digunakan terdiri dari 10 gambar plat nomor kendaraan dengan karakteristik gambar lalu lintas kendaraan, termasuk pencahayaan rendah, distorsi perspektif, noise, dan ukuran gambar yang kecil. Berbagai teknik perbaikan kualitas gambar diterapkan, seperti Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization (CLAHE), Bilateral Filtering, Wavelet Denoising, Unsharp Masking, dan Super-Resolution GAN menggunakan bicubic interpolation.
Pengukuran akurasi dilakukan menggunakan dua metrik utama, yaitu Character Accuracy Rate (CAR) dan Word Accuracy Rate (WAR), dengan nilai rata-rata masing-masing sebesar 96,91% dan 90,00%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode perbaikan kualitas gambar mampu meningkatkan visibilitas karakter pada plat nomor, sehingga OCR dapat mengenali teks dengan akurasi tinggi meskipun terdapat noise dan distorsi pada gambar. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan tentang efektivitas pipeline perbaikan gambar dan OCR pada kondisi lalu lintas kendaraan, serta menjadi landasan untuk pengembangan sistem pengenalan plat nomor yang lebih baik