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Eco Smart Solar Powered Irrigation System
Authors: B A Sujathakumari  , M Baluchandra  , Sumanth P
Published: September 2024

The ECO SMART solar powered irrigation system represents a novel approach to sustainable agriculture, integrating renewable energy and advanced technology to optimize water use and enhance crop productivity. This system harness solar energy sources to power an automated irrigation network, reducing dependence on non-renewable energy sources and lowering operational costs for formers. By utilizing smart sensors and IoT technology, the system monitors soil moisture levels and crop requirements in real-time, implementation and performance evaluation of Eco Smart Solar Powered Irrigation System, highlighting its potential to revolutionize agricultural practices in arid and semi-arid regions. The results demonstrate significant water savings and energy efficiency, making this system a viable solution for sustainable agriculture in the face of climate change and increasing water scarcity.
AI-Enabled Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems for Enhanced Disease Detection: A Survey
Authors: Rohit Arun Khalse  , Vijay Suresh Karwande
Published: September 2024

The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) offers a significant opportunity in healthcare, especially in improving disease detection and patient well-being. This survey offers a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in AI-driven IoT-CPS for healthcare applications, focusing on enhancing the Quality of Life (QoL) for elderly individuals through real-time health monitoring, disease prediction, and emergency response systems. The survey reviews relevant studies and developments in AI-driven IoT-CPS, specifically in healthcare. The literature selected includes studies on real-time health monitoring, disease detection, and data security. Significant contributions from peer-reviewed journals and conferences are analysed, highlighting advancements and research gaps. Key findings include improvements in IoT and CPS security and progress in real-time health monitoring. However, challenges like accuracy limitations and inadequate security measures in AI-driven IoT-CPS solutions are identified. It emphasizes the requirement of more study and creativity to deal with these challenges and develop reliable systems that provide accurate and secure real-time health monitoring. The survey emphasizes the promising potential of AI-driven IoT-CPS in transforming healthcare while acknowledging existing challenges. Future research should focus on overcoming these challenges through innovative solutions and robust security measures. By addressing these issues, AI-driven IoT-CPS can fulfil their potential in improving disease detection, patient care, and overall healthcare outcomes.
Cheating Detection and Prevention Techniques in Online System for University Examinations: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Narender Kumar  , Prof. Harish Rohil
Published: September 2024

With the advancement of technology and ICT, the mode of teaching and learning has been transformed from traditional classroom teaching to online education system. Accordingly, the evaluation method or examination system has also shifted towards online examination system and has been accepted almost universally. Due to increased access of online resources and their familiarity to most of the people around the world, the increasing cases of cheating inonline examination environment has given rise to a lot of challenges in ensuring academic integrity. The paper provides a comprehensive review of various types of cheating, common methods of cheating,cheating detection techniques and covers a wide range of technologies used to combat cheating including machine learning approaches, computer vision, network and system monitoring, technological tools and remote proctoring systems. The paper also discussed various cheating prevention techniques developed by different researchers including exam design, biometric authentication and authorization, policy making and their effectiveness in preventing various forms of cheating. The paper also includes a case study and real-world implementation of proctored based online examination system in a state university of Haryana, India. The on-ground implementation and challenges faced by the institution are covered in the case study. Furthermore, the paper provides the comparison of various research studies conducted in the field of online examination system, cheating detection and prevention techniques for online examinations. The paper also discussed the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in enhancing the process of cheating detection and propose future directions for research in this area.
Eco-Forge: Sustainable Design and Systems for Product Approach
Authors: Priyadharshini S  , Manikandan G  , Sethuragavan S  , Dr. V E Jayanthi
Published: September 2024

The globe is dealing with a number of sustainability issues, including environmental racism, ecosystem loss, water depletion, and climate change. The discipline of sustainability is still developing. Human society is dependent on ecosystem services to meet basic biological needs as well as to supply the resources required for advancements in technology and the economy. Circular economies, the integration of renewable energy sources, and robust, inclusive systems tackle global issues are prioritized in contemporary sustainability design. In order to be a useful tool for scholars, practitioners and policymakers are dedicated to building a more resilient and sustainable future. This paper details, objective of managing sustainability, type of approaches for design, troubleshooting, and the importance of sustainability.  This review is useful for the manufacturer and consumers to manage the eco-friendly techniques, resource efficiency, and ethical issues in mind will make our coexistence with the earth more resilient and peaceful. This ensures long-term profitability while minimizing environmental effect, striking a balance between human needs and ecological preservation.
Exploring the Dimensions of Employability Skills
Authors: Anuja Gopal  , Bhupinderpal Singh Dhot  , Jatinder Kaur
Published: September 2024

The modern workplace is characterized by rapid changes in technology, industry practices, and organizational structures, making employability skills crucial. In such a fast-changing competitive job market, individuals with strong employability skills catch the attention of employers. Possessing a specific set of skills and competencies apart from educational qualifications is essential for students to secure employment in this competitive scenario. This skill set varies across countries, leading to the development of diverse frameworks for employability skills, characterized by well-defined skills and attitudes. This paper specifically explores various dimensions of employability skills. The findings presented in this paper are drawn from secondary sources available across different countries and publishers. This manuscript aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the global landscape of employability skills. The results may prove beneficial for future studies, offering clarity in defining employability skills and their dimensions and career progression.
AI Formed Audio and Human Audio Detection
Authors: Prof. K. S. Warke  , Siddhi Choughule  , Ketki Dandgavale  , Anjali Mundhe
Published: September 2024

Our project, "AI Formed Audio and Human Audio Detection," addresses the limitations of current fake audio detection methods by developing an automated end-to-end solution. We leverage a convolutional neural network (CNN) framework to efficiently detect human audio using speech waveforms and acoustic features like MFCCs, which extract high-level representations and consider prosody differences between genuine and fake speech. We utilize the Common Voice dataset from Kaggle for authentic human voice samples, and the pyttsx3 library to convert sentences from the Flickr8k.txt file into male and female synthetic voices. Feature selection and extraction techniques focused on MFCCs ensure robust feature representation, and the dataset is standardized using a Standard Scaler to enhance model performance. Both CNN and the Support Vector Machine (SVM) models were used for classification, with CNN model outperforming the SVM in accuracy. Prioritizing user-friendliness and accessibility, we provide an interactive user interface that accepts audio in various formats, such as WAV and MP3. Our approach, combining automated feature selection, MFCC-based feature extraction, CNN and SVM modelling, and an intuitive interface, accurately detects AI formed audio and human audio, helping to safeguard against misinformation and privacy violations while ensuring accessibility for a broader audience.
A Comprehensive Survey of IoT and Machine Learning Innovations in Agriculture
Authors: Mrs. Viji Parthasarathy  , Dr. S.S. Manikandasaran
Published: September 2024

The efficient management of soil moisture and water levels is crucial for optimizing crop yield and sustainable agricultural practices. This paper presents a comprehensive review of over 20 research studies focusing on the prediction of soil moisture levels and water requirements for crops using Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms. By systematically analysing and synthesizing key findings from these studies, the paper highlights the methodologies, technologies, and algorithms that have been most effective in this domain. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learnng enhances precision agriculture by enabling the analysis of large datasets to identify patterns and insights that improve decision-making. AI facilitates real-time monitoring and predictive analytics, optimizing resource usage and crop management. Through automation and intelligent systems, AI contributes to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and sustainable agricultural practices. Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, including regression, classification, and neural networks, are essential for modelling and predicting soil moisture levels and water requirements. These algorithms learn from historical and real-time data to provide accurate predictions and recommendations for irrigation scheduling. By continuously improving with new data, ML algorithms enhance the reliability and effectiveness of agricultural management systems. IoT devices, such as soil moisture sensors and weather stations, enable the continuous collection of real-time data from agricultural fields.
Deep Neural Networks to Detect Brain Tumours
Authors: Gangadharappa S  , Naveena C  , Santosh K C
Published: September 2024

Human tumor identification has emerged as one of the most challenging problems in medical science in recent decades. It is imperative that the tumors be found early in order to treat the patients. The initial tumor detection increases the patient's chance of survival. The physicians normally divide up the cycle of brain tumor analysis by hand. In light of this, one of the most important issues with software engineering frameworks is diagnostics using image cycles and artificial intelligence. In this research, we propose an artificial intelligence approach to detect whether or not a brain tumor is present in a partner degree imaging picture.
Les Huguenots et la protestantisation de l’Irlande
Authors: Bénazech Wendling Karina
Published: September 2024

Au tournant du XVIIIe siècle, plusieurs descendants d’huguenots s’engagent dans des sociétés irlandaises promouvant la diffusion de la Bible et l’éducation des pauvres en langue vernaculaire, bravant ainsi les réticences antérieures des autorités britanniques et anglicanes, tout autant que les interdits catholiques. Cet article propose d’explorer la part que jour l’héritage huguenot au sein de ces initiatives et comment la mémoire des persécutions passées est convoquée face à la réaction du clergé catholique à l’égard de cette nouvelle tentative de protestantisation de l’Irlande. Ce faisant, il interroge les différentes revendications de la liberté et de la tolérance religieuses.
Défendre la vérité du christianisme à l’âge romantique : la méthode selon Prosper Jalaguier
Authors: De Franceschi Sylvio Hermann
Published: September 2024

Les apologistes protestants de l’âge romantique ont été confrontés à la nécessité de procéder à une mise à jour méthodologique de leurs approches pour faire face aux contraintes posées par l’essor inédit d’une incroyance de plus en plus difficile à vaincre. Contre le courant envahissant de doctrines subjectivistes inspirées de Schleiermacher et qui faisaient de la preuve interne, soit la parfaite convenance du christianisme et des besoins innés de l’âme humaine, l’instrument fondamental de l’apologétique, les tenants d’une approche classique ont réagi en soutenant que les thèses de leurs adversaires conduisaient à une dissolution irrémédiable des croyances. Parmi eux, Prosper Jalaguier, professeur à la Faculté de Montauban, a été l’un des premiers en France à se faire le défenseur de la prééminence de la démonstration de la vérité du christianisme par les preuves externes, soit les arguments historiques, les miracles et les prophéties.
Influence of Cultural Norms on Student Academic Performance in Marsabit Central Sub-County
Authors: Ojwang Oscar , Asatsa Stephen , Koros Peter
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of cultural norms on student academic performance in Marsabit Central Sub-County
Methodology: The study adopted a mixed method research approach. A convergent parallel design was used. The study adopted a mixed sampling technique of both probability (stratified sampling) and non-probabilistic sampling (purposive sampling) techniques to determine the sample population and size for the study. The study obtained its study population from the six secondary schools in Marasabit Central sub-county hence the general sample was obtained purposively but in the presentation of their respondents was stratified arranged to give distinct categories of their correspondence. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview guides and document analysis guide. Validity and reliability were attained following an expert opinion by the study supervisors and were tested using the Cronbach alpha reliability test in determining the tools effectiveness in data collection. Quantitative data was used to analyze descriptive statistics while qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis technique.
Findings: The study found out that cultural practices had an influence on learners’ academic performance.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends schools to organize academic clinics, mentorship programmes, strengthen guidance and counseling and peer counseling in schools, and the government to address shortage of teachers, insecurity, government tuition subsidy remittance on time, provision of infrastructural facilities to enable learning, need for sensitization of the community on importance of school and alternate measures on when and how to go about their cultural traditional norms and avail basic resources like water in schools. These were the substratum influence affecting the learner’s performance.
Kearifan Lingkungan dalam Puisi Anak Dongeng Pohon Pisang Karya Achmad Sultoni
Authors: Anantama Muharsyam Dwi , Suyanto Edi , Prayogi Rahmat
Published: September 2024

As a cultural product, literary works are related to the environment in which they are born. One of the things meant is related to ecological issues. Poetry as part of literary works can reflect ecological problems. This study aims to explore ecological elements in the poetry collection Dongeng Pohon Pisang by Achmad Sultoni. The form of this research is qualitative descriptive with a literary ecology approach. The poetry collection Dongeng Pohon Pisang by Achmad Sultoni is the source of data in this study. Words, sentences, and phrases in the poetry collection Dongeng Pohon Pisang by Achmad Sultoni that contain ecological elements are the data in this study. To obtain data, this study uses data collection techniques in the form of document or library studies. The data that has been obtained is then analyzed using an interactive analysis model. The results of this study indicate that the poetry collection Dongeng Pohon Pisang by Achmad Sultoni is very thick with ecological nuances and themes. The ecological nuance is reinforced by the ecocentrism attitude presented by the author.
Automated mapping of metallotects with the use of deep machine
learning methods
Authors: Karamyshev Andrey
Published: September 2024

This article provides a brief overview of the theory of neural network methods of pattern recognition. It considers the features of using deep machine learning methods in interpreting complex geological and geophysical
data and the possibilities of using them to solve forecasting problems. A method for neural network forecasting of
ore mineralization, based on a priori physical-geological modeling by automated mapping of geological ore control
factors, is proposed. The method is demonstrated on the example of identifying gold ore deposits in the Central
Kolyma region.
Public Budget Deficit and Economic Growth in Nigeria: Evidence from NARDL Approach
Authors: USMAN Jabir Muhammed , AGUNBIADE Olabode , AKUSO Jonah
Published: September 2024

The study examines public budget deficit financing and economic growth in Nigeria using time series data for the period of 1986 to 2021. The study uses Non-Linear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) as its estimation technique. Dialectically, the study reveals that public budget deficit financing sources such as; treasury bills, treasury bonds, multilateral debt, bilateral debt, oil revenue to total revenue ratio, non-oil revenue to total revenue ratio and external reserve had significant positive and negative impacts on economic growth in the Nigerian economy within the study period. However, specifically, public budget deficit financing sources such as; treasury bills, treasury bonds, oil revenue to total revenue ratio, non-oil revenue to total revenue ratio and external reserve have asymmetric impacts on economic growth in the Nigerian economy within the period under review. The study concludes that the imposition of a linear symmetric in modeling public budget deficit financing in the country could be misleading as far as Nigerian economy is concerned. Hence, the use of NARDL model for public budget deficit financing contributes to the understanding of the nonlinear dynamics between public budget deficit financing and economic growth, thereby leading to more effective and efficient forecasting and policymaking. The study recommends that government at all tiers in the country should maintain high level of fiscal discipline in order to ensure optimal utilization of treasury bills, treasury bonds, oil revenue to total revenue ratio, non-oil revenue to total revenue ratio and external reserve towards realizing the desired level of economic growth in the Nigerian economy.
Development of Animated Video Learning Media on Value Comparisons and Value Reversals
Authors: Agustin Sintia , Andinasari Andinasari , Sistyawati Risda Intan
Published: September 2024

The background of this research is that technology in education has increased, including the creation of animation-based learning media. However, the use of animated videos in learning mathematics at SMP Negeri 12 Prabumulih has never existed, so there is a need for innovation in the use of learning media to create a pleasant learning atmosphere for students when learning mathematics. This research aims to develop animation videos that are valid, practical, and have potential effects. The Research and Development method is used with the ADDIE development model. Data collection techniques included interviews, expert validation questionnaire sheets, student responses, and student learning outcomes tests. The research subjects were 2 media experts and 24 seventh-grade students. The results showed that the learning animation video on comparable and inverse value material was declared valid by expert validation with very valid criteria. Practicality was assessed based on student response questionnaires, which showed very practical results and potentially affected student learning outcomes.
Public University Student’s Views on Malaysia’s Anti-Witchcraft Law
Authors: Bin Zakaria Mohd Radhuan Arif , B Yusof Ahmad Muhyiddin , Binti Ibrahim Noor Aileen , Binti Isa Siti Mardhiah , Mohamad Zamani Nur Azmina Binti
Published: September 2024

This study explores the interplay of witchcraft and legal perspectives among public university students in Malaysia, reflecting the nation’s rich cultural tapestry. Focusing on how these students view anti-witchcraft laws, the research highlights their role in shaping societal norms amid Malaysia’s blend of Islamic, customary, and civil law systems. Thirty participants from a public university provided insights into key themes: support for anti-witchcraft legislation, challenges in implementation, and the need for enhanced education on the subject. Findings reveal a strong advocacy for anti-witchcraft laws aimed at addressing prevalent witchcraft practices and ensuring justice. Participants expressed concerns about the difficulties in proving witchcraft cases and the potential infringement on individual rights, suggesting the need for a balanced and thoughtful approach to lawmaking. Opinions on the role of education varied; while some see it as a potential deterrent, others question its practicality and effectiveness. Additionally, there was a consensus on the importance of including witchcraft-related legal education in university curricula to prepare future legal practitioners better.The study also highlighted the need for compensation mechanisms for those wrongfully accused of witchcraft, emphasizing the complexity of integrating such measures into civil law. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, underlining the necessity of culturally sensitive and well-informed legal frameworks to address witchcraft-related issues effectively.
Plant Description, Growth, and Flowering of Two Indonesian Jasmines
Authors: Shintia Mega , Krisantini Krisantini , Kurniawati Ani
Published: September 2024

Jasmine flowers (Jasminum sambac) are very popular in Indonesia and Asia because of their strong sweet fragrance. Jasmine flowers have been used to decorate weddings, houses of worship, and festivals and are included in aromatic products like candles, perfumes, soaps, and lotions. Despite its popularity, studies on morphology, growth, and flowering characteristics of various jasmine species are lacking. Our study aims to describe the morphology and flowering of jasmine cultivars from a relatively humid environment, Java Island (Emprit Bandar Arum), and a relatively drier environment, Madura Island (Ratoh Ebuh), Indonesia. Each cultivar has seven blocks of four plants each block. The study was conducted at Cikabayan, West Java, Indonesia, from April 2022 to February 2023. Java and Madura’s jasmine have morphological similarities in their stem shape and color, leaf type, shape and arrangement, calyx structure, petal shape, and flower color. The two jasmine species differ in leaf size, leaf tip shape, stomatal size and density, and duration from floral bud initiation to anthesis. Madura jasmines produced about 20% more flowers than Java jasmines. Understanding the morphology and flowering of different types of jasmine is important to correctly identify the jasmine cultivars to determine the peak flowering season and flower production. A list of characters that can potentially be used for future studies of the two jasmine cultivars was described. The results of this study would benefit commercial growers in choosing the right type/cultivar to grow and predicting the time to harvest the flowers in a particular region.
Insecticidal Potential of Ocimum basilicum Leaves: Metabolite Distribution in Different Leaf Tissues
Authors: Siti Sa’adah Nadya Sofia , Calvaryni Nina Mutiara , Sukirno Sukirno , Hartanto Nugroho Laurentius , Nuringtyas Tri Rini
Published: September 2024

Leaves serve as essential plant organs that facilitate photosynthesis and consist of several layers, such as the mesophyll and epidermis, each of which possesses unique metabolite compositions. These metabolites play a role in the plant’s defensive system against insects. For instance, the leaves of Ocimum basilicum L. (basil) possess biocidal properties against a variety of insects. Although the insecticidal properties of these leaves have been well documented, the distribution studies on the leaf metabolites are inadequate. Thus, this study examined the metabolite profiles of the two leaf layers, epidermis and mesophylls. The separation of epidermis and mesophyll extracts was accomplished using whetstone powder, followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to analyze the obtained metabolite profiles. The leaf trichomes were examined by scanning electron microscopy. Certain chemicals were only detectable within the epidermal or mesophyll tissues. For example, tricosane (16.37%) and geraniol (7.88%) were exclusively detected in the epidermis, whereas limonene oxide (1.26%) and α-humulene (1.04%) were only detected in the mesophyll. Furthermore, certain components were found in higher quantities in the epidermis and mesophyll layers, whereas others were more prevalent in the opposite layer. Our findings relevant to the trichome types, specifically glandular and non-glandular trichomes, indicated that both play a role in the initial defenses against herbivorous insects. This study offers significant insights into the chemicals that serve as plant defenses in basil leaf tissue and trichomes. Future studies on the distribution of chemical compounds in different leaf tissues can provide further insights into the mechanisms of plant-insect interaction and facilitate the development of strategies for identifying compounds that play a role in defense.
Total Root and Shoot Biomass Inhibited by Paclobutrazol Application on Common Landscape Trees
Authors: Rigsby Chad M. , Smiley E. Thomas , Henry Sean , Holmes Liza , Loyd Andrew L.
Published: September 2024

Background

Paclobutrazol (PBZ) is used in the arboriculture industry to reduce the growth of trees. It works by inhibiting gibberellin biosynthesis, a group of phytohormones associated with cell elongation. A substantial amount of variation exists within the literature as to the impact of PBZ on woody plant root systems. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of PBZ on belowground growth and biomass allocation among plant species with varying levels of PBZ sensitivity in a controlled setting.

Methods

We treated containerized silver maple, white oak, pecan, laurel oak, and stone pine trees with Cambistat®at the full label rate, one category lower, two categories lower, or water-only controls. After a 14-month incubation period, leaf, stem, and root tissue dry mass were quantified, root:shoot ratios were calculated, the length of the longest root quantified, and total root length of a subset of replicates was estimated. Species were statistically analyzed separately and collectively to assess trends.

Results

Paclobutrazol application resulted in significantly lower root dry mass and total root length for all species analyzed, and significantly reduced longest root length of all species except for silver maple. Across species and dosage combinations, we saw few dose effects on any response variable and no major trends in root:shoot ratios.

Conclusion

The impact of PBZ on trees in the landscape appears to be influenced by a number of factors, but we observed relatively consistent results on belowground biomass when growing conditions were uniform in our controlled experiment.
Entrevista com Jaime Rodríguez-Arana Muñoz
Authors: Dal Pozzo Augusto Neves , Martins Ricardo Marcondes
Published: September 2024

Jaime Rodríguez-Arana Muñoz
Doutor em Direito pela Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. Doutor honoris causa pela Universidad Hispanoamericana de Nicaragua. Doutor honoris causa pela Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho de Costa Rica. Catedrático de Direito Administrativo da Universidad de La Coruña. Professor Honorário da Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (Argentina). Professor Honorário da Universidad Católica del Uruguay. Presidente do Foro Iberoamericano de Derecho Administrativo e da Asociación Española de Ciencias Administrativas. Presidente da Sección Española do Instituto Internacional de Ciencias Administrativas. Diretor do Grupo de investigación de Derecho Público Global da Universidad de La Coruña. Diretor do Doctorado interuniversitario en Derecho Administrativo Iberoamericano. Coordenador Geral da Red Iberoamericana de Contratación Pública.
Determination of the Parameters of a DC Motor with Parallel Excitation by a Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Krasteva Anka , Ivanova Donka , Ruseva Vyara
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a method of determining the parameters of a DC motor with parallel excitation by the use of a genetic algorithm. An approach is described for determining the mutual induction coefficient, the equivalent moment of inertia of the motor armature, the coefficient of friction and the friction torque based on the transient response graphs of the armature current and the rotational frequency of the motor. The measured resistance and inductive reactance of the armature and field windings of the motor are used as input data in the optimization procedure. The determined correlation coefficient, mean deviation error and mean square error between the experimentally taken and model-derived transient response graphs of the armature current and rotational frequency of the motor confirm the applicability of the presented approach.
Helmholtz resonator adjustment computational studies, where in order to reduce the vehicle noise level, the resonator waveguide and throat are inside the resonator volume
Authors: Krylova A. S. , Yudin S. I. , Glazkov A. O. , Nadareyshvili G. G.
Published: September 2024

Introduction (problem statement and relevance). The paper analyzes the impact of changing the position of one of the ring-type Helmholtz resonators in relation to the second one on the adjustment of the required sound attenuation frequency. Along with that, it covers the impact of temperatures and geometrical parameters of the resonators. The relevance of the paper consists in the possibility to predict and update the adjustments originally provided in the design.

The purpose of the study is to determine the dependences of the ring-type resonator parameters required for resonant frequency adjustment.

Methodology and research methods. The studies were carried out by means of numerical calculations using the finite element method with further introduction of the results in the form of dependence diagrams.

Scientific novelty and results. An example of practical application of adjustment of two co-operating resonators is given. At the moment, there is a great number of papers devoted to the classical Helmholtz resonator and its resonant frequency adjustment. But there is no detailed information about the ring-type resonators.

Practical significance. The studies conducted are of great practical importance when developing and researching new configurations of Helmholtz resonators within real exhaust systems.
On fuel and deposits. Part 3
Authors: Zlenko M. A. , Kislitsyn R. A. , Mirenkova E. A. , Terenchenko A. S.
Published: September 2024

This is the third part of the research work under the common title “On fuel and deposits”. The paper contains a brief review of methods and standards to determine the tendency of automotive gasolines to “cold” and “hot” deposit formation. Some peculiarities and disadvantages of using of foreign methods and foreign “reference” engines to assess the quality of Russian gasoline for the Russian market have been noted. The authors believe that there are all prerequisites in place in order to create a state-of-the-art scientific & methodological and laboratory & research base in Russia for development of proper inhouse criteria and methods to assess the quality of motor fuels with a research infrastructure independent of external circumstances.
Warsteiner tritt auf die Kostenbremse
Authors: Brück Mario
Published: September 2024

Die Warsteiner-Gruppe steht vor einschneidenden Spar- und Restrukturierungsmaßnahmen. Die Schließung einer Braustätte in Bayern ist erst der Aufgalopp.
Coop UK dreht zurück ins Plus
Authors: Paoli Nicola de
Published: September 2024

Coop baut in Großbritannien das Geschäft mit Schnelllieferdiensten aus. Im ersten Halbjahr ist das Unternehmen leicht gewachsen.
Händler schaffen Platz für Riegel
Authors: Fries Tanja
Published: September 2024

Die Industrie investiert in großem Stil in das lukrative Geschäft mit „gesunden Riegeln“. Neue Platzierungskonzepte im Handel sollen helfen, der Wachstumskategorie zusätzlichen Schub zu geben.
Pizzabäcker Gustavo Gusto will weiter zweistellig wachsen
Authors: Sachsenröder Delphine
Published: September 2024

Gustavo Gusto wächst deutlich schneller als der Tiefkühlpizza-Markt. Gleichzeitig klagt der Hersteller über einen hohen Kostendruck.
Getränkemärkte kämpfen gegen Käuferschwund
Authors: Brück Mario
Published: September 2024

Die allgemeine Konsumzurückhaltung drückt auf die Umsätze der Getränkeabholmärkte. Schlimmer noch: Die jüngere Klientel bleibt der Einkaufsstätte zunehmend fern.
Mäurer & Wirtz stärkt den Export
Authors: Ingelmann Anja
Published: September 2024

Im Consumer-Segment hat Mäurer & Wirtz den Konkurrenten Coty überholt. Nun beschleunigt der Parfüm-Spezialist das Wachstum im Ausland. Dafür will das Unternehmen deutlich mehr höherpreisige Artikel anbieten.
Albrecht & Dill scheitert vor Gericht gegen Entwaldungs-VO
Authors: Falker Gerrit-Milena
Published: September 2024

Der Kakaohändler Albrecht & Dill zieht für seinen Prozess gegen die Entwaldungsfrei-Verordnung (EUDR) in die nächste Instanz. In Brüssel hat ein Ringen um die Aussetzung begonnen.
Lange Strecke
Authors: Busche Jenny
Published: September 2024

Um ihre Klimaschutzziele zu erreichen, wollen Unternehmen mehr Transporte von der Straße auf die Schiene verlagern. Dafür fehlt aber oft die Infrastruktur. Deshalb sind eigene Lösungen gefragt. Jenny Busche
Beim Drumherum geht noch mehr
Authors: Calvo-Henning Gabriele
Published: September 2024

Joghurtverpackung ist mehr als Becher und Deckel. Mit frischen Design-Ideen, praktischer Handhabe und guter Recyclingfähigkeit werden im Kühlregal aufmerksamkeitsstarke Impulse gesetzt.
Käseabsatz in Selbstbedienung steigt bei fallenden Preisen
Authors: Kühn Iki
Published: September 2024

Die Preisentwicklung im Regal der Molkereiprodukte hat sich entspannt. Sowohl bei SB-Käse, Biomilch und Naturjoghurt wird mehr eingekauft.
Aldi Süd und Rossmann gewinnen ECR-Awards
Authors: Bökamp Lena
Published: September 2024

Die Branchenorganisation GS1 ehrte Handel und Industrie für gelungene unternehmensübergreifende Kooperationsprojekte. Die ECR-Awards gingen an Aldi Süd, Rossmann zusammen mit Beiersdorf, Procter und Unilever sowie Markant und Mondelez.
Handel soll CO₂ einsparen
Authors: Schneider Guido
Published: September 2024

Das EHI hat einen Leitfaden vorgelegt, der dem Handel Wege zu einem CO₂-effizienteren Marketing aufzeigen soll. Dazu hat die Studie zwölf Werbekanäle analysiert und Empfehlungen zur Senkung der CO₂-Emissionen in der Werbung erarbeitet. Dafür gibt es Lob und Kritik.
Werbe-Stele schlägt Plakat
Authors: Rentz Ingo
Published: September 2024

Digitale Screens gehören in den Eingangsbereichen vieler Supermärkte inzwischen zum Standard. Welche Vorteile die Werbeform gegenüber klassischer Plakatwerbung hat, unterstreicht nun eine aktuelle Untersuchung.
Die Planungssicherheit fehlt
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: September 2024

Die nationale und internationale Ausrichtung der Unternehmen führt zu notwendigen Kapazitätserweiterungen
Plukon Döbeln erhöht Produktionsmengen
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: September 2024

Plukon Döbeln profitiert von der wachsenden Nachfrage nach Geflügelprodukten. Mindeststandard der Sachsen ist Haltungsform 2, ebenso gefragt sind die Haltungsstufen 3 und 4. Auch Halal erlebt einen Boom.
Kulturgut Thüringer Bratwurst wird gefeiert
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: September 2024

Die Veranstaltungsreihe Rostkultur, Aktionen anlässlich des 620. Geburtstag der Bratwurst sowie das erste Deutsche Bratwurstmuseum betonen die Bedeutung der Thüringer Bratwurst in der regionalen und nationalen Kultur.
Emmi’s investiert verstärkt in Markenbekanntheit
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: September 2024

Das Engagement in die Wiedererkennung der Marke trägt Früchte: Der Kloßproduzent Emmi’s ist zuversichtlich, nach einem stabilen Geschäftsjahr Umsatz und Absatz leicht steigern zu können.
Hülsenreich schwimmt auf der Erfolgswelle
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: September 2024

Nach Drogeriehandel, LEH und Bio-Handel nimmt Hülsenreich verstärkt Industrie- und Private Label-Kunden ins Visier. Dazu professionalisiert sich das Startup zusehends.
Fitnesshotline stärkt seine Marken
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: September 2024

Die Gesellschaft wird zunehmend sportlicher. Fitnesshotline liefert die passende Ernährung.
Thüringer Waldquell zieht positive Bilanz
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: September 2024

Insbesondere die Absätze von Thüringer Waldquell Mineralwasser entwickeln sich in den zuletzt neu eingeführten 0,75 l GDB Glasmehrwegflaschen positiv. Fast drei Viertel der Thüringer Waldquell-Getränke werden in die wiederverwendbare Mehrweg-Flaschen gefüllt.
Lichtenauer verschiebt Sortimentsmix
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: September 2024

Von spürbaren Dämpfern bleibt auch Lichtenauer Mineralquellen nicht verschont. Mit starken Standortmarken und ausgefeiltem Sortimentsmix sollen die Planziele erreicht werden.
Rotkäppchen-Sekte haben jetzt null Alkohol
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: September 2024

Rotkäppchen hat im vergangenen Jahr ein Umsatzwachstum von 2,7 Prozent erzielt und führt mit einem Gesamtumsatz von knapp 427  Mio. Euro den Schaumweinmarkt weiterhin an.
Fit verdreifacht Kapazitäten für Kuschelweich
Authors: Balzer Heike
Published: September 2024

Befeuert durch die Einführung der Kuschelweich Emotions-Varianten und den Slogan „Tschüss Mikroplastik“ hat Fit erneut einen Umsatzrekord erzielt. Jetzt wird hoch in Kapazitätserweiterungen investiert.
Handel und Industrie müssen zusammenrücken
Authors: Tietze Iris , Sobbe Carola
Published: September 2024

Bei der Young Business Factory der LZ in Kooperation mit Mars Wrigley Deutschland drehte sich alles rund um die Vertriebszusammenarbeit von morgen und die Frage: Wie können Handel und Industrie verantwortungsvoll die Zukunft gestalten? Im M & M’s-Store in Berlin diskutierten Nachwuchsführungskräfte und Speaker Chancen und Beispiele.
Effects of Radiation on the Spinal Cord of Wistar Rats Exposed to X-Ray
Authors: Akiene Barilugbene Boobari , Akiene Nunyor , Marcus Houston Gbidum
Published: September 2024

The spinal cord is a major dose limiting organ in radiotherapy and it is unavoidably included in the treatment fields, injury to the spinal cord results in the destruction or impairment of its function which manifest from one to several years after treatment. It is an animal experimental study with a total of 20 adult albino Wistar rat weighing between 150g to 200g were used for this study. The animals were acquired from animal’s house at University of Port Harcourt and acclimatize for two weeks. In these results from this research work, there were notable damage to the spinal cord after being exposed to radiation at a given time. These damages includes; degenerations and reduction in number of motor neutrons, degeneration of pyramidal cells, depletion of cell cytoplasm, vacuolation were also observed in this rat belonging to group C and less motor neurons were seen. The exposure of high amount of radiation continually to the spinal cord damages the motor neurons of the corticospinal pathways where it caused cells degeneration leading to cell death. The death of the motor neurons would mean an impairment in the locomotive functions of the animal.
Prevalence of Recto-Vaginal Group B Streptococcus Colonization in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy in a Tertiary Hospital in Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Kunwar Dr. Shishir , Raj Paudel Dr. Deepak , Tandukar Dr. Irisha
Published: September 2024

Group B streptococcus (GBS), a gram-positive streptococcus is a major cause of bacterial infections in mothers and neonates in the peripartum period.1,6,12 50-65% of infants born to mothers with recto-vaginal GBS colonization have positive cultures at birth. Only 1-2% of colonized newborns develop invasive disease.1,3,19 Prevalence of maternal GBS colonization is highly variable worldwide (11%-35%) with a lower prevalence in Southern Asia (12.5%)6. There is a lack of published data on this issue in Nepal. There is also variation in the approach for preventing GBS transmission to neonates using either the risk-based or routine screening-based approach.3,7,8,12,20 Therefore this study aimed to determine the magnitude of GBS colonization and its impact on pregnant women and their neonates using the routine screening of recto-vaginal swabs in pregnant women at 35-37 weeks of gestation.
LEADERSHIP STYLES AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: MEDIATING EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN DESPOTIC AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
Authors: Raza Basharat , Sair Shrafat Ali , Shan Muhammad
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the impact of despotic and ethical leadership upon employees’ engagement, focusing on the mediating role of psychological distress. Using a quantitative approach with data collected from employees in manufacturing SMEs, research analyzes the direct and indirect effects of different leadership styles on employee engagement. The findings reveal that despotic leadership negatively affects employee engagement both directly and indirectly over increased psychological distress, highlighting the detrimental impact of authoritarian leadership styles. Conversely, ethical leadership positively influences the employees’ engagement by reducing psychological distress, underscoring the benefits of ethical leadership in fostering a supportive work environment. The study's results emphasize the importance of addressing psychological distress to enhance employee engagement. The recommendations include that implementing leadership development programs and prioritizing mental health initiatives to improve employee well-being and productivity. The study contributes to literature by elucidating complex relationships amid leadership styles, psychological distress and employee engagement offering insights for the organizational effectiveness.
MEDIATING ROLE OF ONLINE SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS IN SMARTPHONE ADDICTION AND ONLINE RELATIONSHIP AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
Authors: Khan Palwasha , Shahid Muhammad Sajjad , Majid Hafsa Abdul
Published: September 2024

The smartphones have transformed the way, young adults communicate and form relationships, but its misuse increasingly distracts from academic pursuits, that necessitate additional explorations towards diverse effects of smartphone addiction.This study aims to investigate that how online social connectedness mediates the relationship between smartphone addiction and online relationships among young adults, addressing gaps in existing literature. The correlational design and purposive sampling technique was employed wherein participants completed smartphone addiction scale to measure smartphone addiction, the social connectedness scale the online relationship initiation scale to measure online relationship in young adults. Findings revealed a significant relationship between smartphone addiction and online relationships. The results offer significant information in chasing the direct and indirect relationships, reaching the conclusion and making the suitable decisions about the hypotheses. The study concludes that the smartphone addiction significantly influences online relations, highlighting the standing of managing smartphone use to improve the young adult wellbeing. The study is expected to contribute the existing literature from different dimesnions.
UNRAVELING THE DYNAMICS OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: A STUDY OF LIVED EXPERIENCES OF YOUTH
Authors: Tufail Mubeshera , Ashfaq Madiha
Published: September 2024

Juvenile delinquency, the participation of minors in illegal activities, remains a critical social issue affecting communities worldwide. The purpose of the study was to assess the factors affecting child delinquency for the students enrolled in elementary grades. For this study, qualitative research design with phenomenological inquiry was adopted. In this regard, the purposive sampling technique was used to select 4-participants who were involved in delinquent acts. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants. The duration of one interview was 30-35 minutes. The audio recording of interviews was transcribed. The data were analyzed through coding and thematic analysis. The result of the study found that there were personal, family and social factors that causing or triggering the delinquent youngsters for socially/legally disapproved acts. Dealing with the causes of child delinquency is important for effectively resolving problem. As there were multiple factors involved in the child delinquency, and multi-sectoral intervention may be adopted by involving the delinquent youngster, their family, their peer group, community, school and environment. The findings of suty provide sinfificant information in reaching the conclusion and thus conctributing the existing knowledge on the issues under consideration in particular context.
A multimodal database for the collection of interdisciplinary audiological research data in Spain
Authors: Callejón-Leblic M. Amparo , Blanco-Trejo Sergio , Villarreal-Garza Brenda , Picazo-Reina Ana María , Tena-García Beatriz , Lara-Delgado Ana , Lazo-Maestre Manuel , López-Benítez Francisco , Escobar-Reyero Fernando , Álvarez-Cendrero Marta , Calero-Ramos María Luisa , López-Ladrón Cayetana , Alonso-González Cristina , Ropero-Romero Francisco , Andrés-Ustarroz Leyre , Talaminos-Barroso Alejandro , Atienza-Ruiz Mercedes , Cantero-Lorente José Luis , Moreno-Conde Alberto , Moreno-Conde Jesús , Sánchez-Gómez Serafín
Published: September 2024

Hearing loss constitutes a major disability that hinders communication and quality of life. Recent evidence has uncovered its impact on cognitive decline, thus highlighting its multifactorial dimension and the outstanding need for creating multimodal hearing datasets that further cover clinical data across different health domains. The aim of this study is to develop a multi-collaborative database to systematically collect and analyze interdisciplinary data for audiological research, including auditory thresholds, speech tests, auditory evoked potentials, cognitive and quality-of-life tests, and medical images, among others. The database has been implemented in the Otorhinolaryngology Service of the Virgen Macarena University Hospital in Seville, integrated in the Intranet of the Andalusian Health Service, connected to the electronic patients’ medical records. This database relies on open-source software and complies with national and international guidelines on data protection. A specific registry module has been designed to automatically import auditory thresholds and auditory evoked potentials from clinical devices into the platform. A mobile app has also been implemented to collect questionnaires from patients remotely. A demo web version of the platform is freely available to the audiology community. The multimodal platform developed paves the way towards a multi-collaborative and unified framework for audiology research in Spain. Nevertheless, support from clinicians and healthcare stakeholders remains critical to develop more evidence and high-quality multimodal open datasets in hearing research.