bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
History of e-cigarettes use must be part of the dental patient records
Authors: Martins Beatriz , Prado Ribeiro Ana Carolina , Brandão Thaís Bianca , Santos-Silva Alan Roger , Lukose Kiran , Migliorati César Augusto
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Recent studies have highlighted a significant global increase in e-cigarette use, particularly among young adults. This narrative review targets the important topics related to e-cigarettes that should be introduced to dental professionals. Objective: To review current knowledge of e-cigarettes, the impact on human health and the environment and suggest the incorporation of this information in the dental school curriculum. Study design: Available literature was identified through searches of Medline/PubMed, SCOPUS, EMBASE, reference lists, and books was reviewed. Significant information was collected and analyzed. Results: The review showed that the e-cigarettes are being used by young people who never smoked, and that the device may not be an effective form of tobacco cessation. It revealed the burden of the device on human health and oral cavity, and the environment. It suggested the need to incorporate this information in the dental history forms. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that there is the need to educate dental students on how to take history on patients who use e-cigarettes and how to counsel their patients.
Novidade sem o Novo
Authors: Picoli Bruno Antonio , Radaelli Samuel Mânica
Published: December 2024

No contexto do neoliberalismo enquanto racionalidade hegemônica com pretensão de Totalidade, a reflexão propõe investigar qual a dimensão educativa da concepção neoliberal de inovação? Parte da discussão iniciada por Benjamin e Polanyi que afirmam que o capitalismo assume a forma de um fenômeno religioso cujo princípio, o ganho, fundamenta todas as decisões. Afirma que o neoliberalismo compreende o estágio em que a dimensão teológica do capitalismo se manifesta de forma inequívoca e que, por sua vez, tem no sofrimento, na pressão por resultado e novidade, sua liturgia permanente. Por fim, afirma que a concepção neoliberal de inovação compreende a materialização da teologia neoliberal. Conclui que o neoliberalismo é, em si, um fenômeno educativo na medida em que modela subjetividades neoliberais e que tem hoje, no discurso ubíquo da inovação uma de suas principais formas de mobilização de seus valores e princípios.
Pengaruh Penerapan Kinerja Lingkungan Terhadap Return Saham (Studi Kasus pada Perusahaan-Perusahaan di Negara Berkembang Wilayah ASEAN yang Terdaftar di Bloomberg Periode 2014 – 2022)
Authors: Gunawan Devi Nathania , Anggraini Melisa
Published: December 2024

Companies must consider environmental performance in the current global economic era in order to compete with other competitors. Environmental performance will provide signals for investors in their investment decisions that will affect the stock returns of related companies. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of environmental performance on stock returns. The research method used is a quantitative research method using a paired sample t-test to see if there is a difference in stock returns when companies announce their environmental performance scores. The results of the study show that there is a difference in stock returns when companies announce their environmental performance scores.
DO MACROECONOMICS AND COMMODITIES PREDICT STOCK MARKET?
Authors: Laksono Gunadi , Eka Puspita Mutiara
Published: December 2024

The stock market is a leading indicator and barometer of a nation’s economics and is influenced by a wide of factors, including macroeconomic conditions and global commodity prices. One of the consequential effects of the stock market is foreign exchange. International commodity prices, such as tin, may have an impact on the stock market too. Foreign exchange and the stock market are two significant components of the financial system, and the price of commodities has been a concern for industrialists, economists, and researchers in recent years. This research examines the effect of foreign exchange and commodities on the stock market, uses daily data from the beginning of January 2020 to the end of December 2023, and applies the Generalized Auto Regression Conditional Heterokedasticity (GARCH) method. The findings show that foreign exchange has a negative significant effect on the stock market, while commodities have a positive and significant effect on the stock
Unveiling Agricultural Landscapes: A Methodological Review of SAR for Crop Area Estimation
Authors: Das Pritam , Kothari Mahesh , Kumar Singh Pradeep , Singh Manjeet , Jain Naveen , Kumar Vinod
Published: December 2024

Accurate and timely information on crop areas is essential for informed decision-making in agriculture, from farm management to food security assessments. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data has emerged as a game-changer in this field due to its ability to image landscapes through cloud cover and its sensitivity to vegetation structure. This review paper delves into the various methodologies employed to utilize SAR data for effective crop area estimation. We begin by the significance of crop area information and progressively dive into the crucial image processing techniques used in SAR data analysis. These techniques encompass preprocessing steps to remove noise and artifacts, segmentation to delineate individual crop fields, and feature extraction to capture relevant crop characteristics that influence the radar backscatter. Following this, we examine the classification algorithms employed to identify and differentiate crop types within the segmented regions. We discuss both established supervised machine learning algorithms like Support Vector Machines (SVM) and Random Forest (RF) and unsupervised machine learning algorithms like K-means clustering and cutting-edge deep learning approaches like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for robust and automated crop classification. Furthermore, we explore the concept of time series analysis in the context of SAR data. By incorporating data acquired at different points throughout the growing season, these methods leverage the dynamic changes in backscatter associated with various crop growth stages. This improves differentiation between different crop types and facilitates more precise area estimation. Finally, we acknowledge the limitations and challenges associated with SAR-based crop area mapping, such as the sensitivity to soil moisture content and the potential confusion between crops with similar characteristics.
Evaluating Genetic Diversity and Analyzing YieldRelated Traits for Selection Criteria in Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik)
Authors: Dhokade Rushikesh , Gupta Priyanka , Pathak Shalini , Barela Akash , Charke Venkatesh
Published: December 2024

The study aimed to identify productive selection criteria for genetic enhancement in lentils. An experiment involving 50 lentil genotypes with 4 check variety (IPL-526, IPL-329, IPL-315, IPL-225) was conducted to evaluate 13 quantitative traits in augmented design during the rabi season, 2023-24. This study focused on genetic diversity parameters and principal component analysis (PCA). Data were collected for the following traits: days to flowering initiation, days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, primary branches per plant, secondary branches per plant, chlorophyll content (mg/m2 ), pods per plant, plant height (cm), seed index (g), number of seeds per plant, biological yield per plant, harvest index (%) and seed yield (g). The collected data was analyzed using K-means clustering and PCA. Analysis of variance indicated significant variation among the genotypes for all measured traits. K-means clustering grouped the 54 genotypes into 10 clusters, with clusters II and VIII showing the highest inter-cluster distance (115.748), indicating substantial genetic diversity between the genotypes. PCA identified 13 principal components (PCs), with the first five components having eigen value greater than 1, collectively accounting for 80% of the genetic variation. PCI highlighted genotypes with high yield-contributing traits, including EC-542206, ILL-9979, ILL9970, L556, BR-2, EC542161, EC208355, ILL7928, and BAM-6. These diverse genotypes can be used directly in hybridization programs.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LA PREPARACIÓN PEDAGÓGICA DE LOS DOCENTES DE INGENIERÍA INDUSTRIAL DEL INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE VERACRUZ. MÉXICO
Authors: Mejía Correa Juan José Alberto , Bermúdez Sarguera Rogelio , Mejía Pérez Juan Francisco , Pentón Quintero Aylín
Published: December 2024

En el presente artículo, se focaliza una propuesta metodológica para la caracterización de la preparación pedagógica de los docentes del Instituto Tecnológico de Veracruz, en México. Por ende, el objetivo que se persigue con esta investigación se constriñe a la caracterización del nivel de preparación pedagógica de los maestros de la carrera de Ingeniería industrial del mencionado instituto. El estudio se realiza a través de dos materias, contentivas por el plan de estudios de la malla curricular, a saber “Control de calidad” y “Administración de la calidad”. Se emplearon preponderantemente la encuesta a expertos y la entrevista no estructurada como métodos efectivos en la recopilación de información, así como el análisis y la síntesis y el enfoque de sistema como métodos dirigidos al procesamiento de la información recopilada. Si bien los maestros son los encargados de la planeación y el desarrollo de la praxis profesional docente, desconocen la ciencia de la didáctica y, con ello, el trabajo metodológico dirigido al perfeccionamiento formativo de los estudiantes de forma eficiente y eficaz.
Reshaping the European Union Landscape: The Rise of Far-Right Movements and Their Potential Impact on Middle East Policy
Authors: Rabah Zaoui
Published: December 2024

The rise of far-right parties within the European Union has raised significant concerns about potential shifts in EU foreign policy, particularly with regard to the Middle East. This development challenges the core values of the EU and has the potential to markedly reshape its diplomatic strategies, aid distribution, and regional engagement. This analysis examines key areas of Middle East policy likely to be influenced by the growing presence of far-right parties in EU institutions, including immigration and refugee policies, the EU's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, relations with Iran, and involvement in peace processes in the region. Additionally, the study emphasizes potential shifts in power dynamics within EU decision-making bodies concerning Middle East policy, underscoring the urgency of the issue. The hypotheses suggest that the increased influence of far-right parties may result in more restrictive immigration policies, stronger pro-Israel positions, a more confrontational approach towards Iran, diminished EU involvement in Middle East peace initiatives, and a reduction in regional financial aid. The research also explores the likelihood of greater bilateral engagement between individual EU member states and Middle Eastern countries, which could weaken the EU's common foreign policy and lead to a more fragmented regional strategy. This study highlights the critical importance of understanding the complexities of this phenomenon, as the mainstreaming of far-right ideologies has profound implications for European politics and the EU’s role in the Middle East. Addressing these challenges is essential for safeguarding the EU’s foundational values and maintaining its ability to navigate intricate geopolitical landscapes.
A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL PARA ALUNOS SURDOS
Authors: Argôlo Mariana Alonso , Francisco Gildete da S. Amorim Mendes
Published: December 2024

A educação ambiental é mais do que um conteúdo acadêmico, influencia diretamente o comportamento, a tomada de decisões e a relação com o meio ambiente. A pesquisa tem o objetivo de realizar uma análise descritiva do ensino de ciências da natureza e da educação ambiental para alunos ouvintes e surdos. O enfoque está no acesso à informação e no aprofundamento dos temas dentro de sala de aula para ambos os grupos de alunos. O trabalho tem natureza explorativa com análise descritiva e argumentativa, que visa destacar métodos práticos do ensino de ciências da natureza e da educação ambiental para alunos surdos. Foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico de estudos e trabalhos relacionados a educação ambiental para a comunidade surda. Os autores que embasam a abordagem metodológica da pesquisa destacam a valorização da Libras, a identidade surda e cultura visual, as práticas inclusivas na educação ambiental e pesquisa-ação com oficinas de leitura. Os resultados deste estudo demonstraram que existem diversas barreiras para o aprendizado do aluno surdo e essas dificuldades podem gerar uma defasagem no ensino e no conhecimento. É necessário que se tenham mais estudos sobre metodologias de ensino sobre o tema educação ambiental, assim como os docentes também necessitam se capacitar para atender ao público surdo. Se não houver mudanças na qualidade de ensino, os alunos surdos estarão sempre em desvantagem em relação aos ouvintes.
O PAPEL DAS ONGS NA EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NO ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS DA NATUREZA
Authors: Rocha Thaís Mendes , Borges Tatiane Ferreira
Published: December 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura (RSL) sobre o papel das Organizações Não Governamentais (ONGs) na educação ambiental, com foco no ensino de Ciências da Natureza. O objetivo é investigar as contribuições das ONGs para a educação ambiental, identificando práticas pedagógicas, desenvolvimento de materiais didáticos, capacitação de professores e iniciativas de engajamento comunitário relatadas na literatura científica. A revisão foi realizada com uma estratégia de busca estruturada, utilizando palavras-chave como 'ONGs', 'educação ambiental' e 'ensino de Ciências', em bases de dados acadêmicas, incluindo Portal de Periódicos CAPES, Web of Science, ERIC e SciELO, para estudos publicados entre 2000 e 2024. A análise dos dados foi feita com a Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin. As contribuições das ONGs foram categorizadas em quatro áreas principais: práticas pedagógicas, desenvolvimento de materiais educativos, capacitação de professores e engajamento comunitário. Os resultados indicam que as ONGs desempenham um papel crucial na implementação de práticas inovadoras de educação ambiental, promovendo a conscientização e a formação ambiental dos estudantes. No entanto, a análise revela lacunas nas pesquisas, especialmente quanto à avaliação do impacto dessas ações a longo prazo. Conclui-se que as ONGs são parceiras essenciais no fortalecimento da educação ambiental nas escolas, sendo necessário realizar estudos mais abrangentes e de longo prazo para avaliar plenamente a eficácia dessas contribuições.
CONHECENDO OS DEUSES INDÍGENAS E SUAS RELAÇÕES COM A NATUREZA
Authors: Farias Márcia Fernandes de , Mota Erika Freitas
Published: December 2024

Esta pesquisa relata uma atividade realizada no ano de 2024 em uma escola pública municipal de Fortaleza – CE, como uma estratégia para o ensino e aprendizagem, a partir de uma aula de Ciências da Natureza, numa perspectiva interdisciplinar, com o objetivo de estimular a leitura e o conhecimento sobre os deuses indígenas brasileiros e suas relações com a natureza. Participaram da atividade estudantes do 6º ano dos Anos Finais do Ensino Fundamental e a professora ministrante da disciplina. Apresenta uma abordagem qualitativa com 4 (quatro) momentos metodológicos: (1) planejamento da atividade; (2) exibição de um vídeo sobre a temática; (3) distribuição dos textos para os estudantes e (4) avaliação através do material elaborado. Os estudantes conseguiram se expressar através da leitura, da escrita e dos desenhos. Verificou-se que é possível fazer nas aulas de Ciências uma integração com outras disciplinas, como a Língua Portuguesa e as Artes, bem como complementar as Unidades Temáticas com os Temas Contemporâneos Transversais, incluindo a Educação Ambiental, no intuito de possibilitar uma ação pedagógica que auxilie os estudantes na compreensão dos conteúdos.
A RELAÇÃO ETNOZOOLÓGICA ENTRE A COMUNIDADE RURAL E OS MAMÍFEROS DA ESTAÇÃO ECOLÓGICA SERRA DAS ARARAS, MATO GROSSO
Authors: Silva Sergio Gomes , Ferreira Francimeire Fernandes , Morais Michele , Filho Manoel dos santos
Published: December 2024

A relação entre humanos e a natureza é algo que faz parte do processo de desenvolvimento evolutivo. Porém, frente aos processos antrópicos, que conduzem a uma crise ecológica, compreender essas relações, e instruir processos que despertem os humanos para a conservação é fundamental para a manutenção da biodiversidade. Essa pesquisa, por meio da etnozoologia buscou avaliar a possível relação entre agricultores familiares das adjacências da estação ecológica Serra das Araras e os mamíferos silvestres. A coleta de dados foi dividida em uma etapa etnozoológica, com visitas e entrevistas dos agricultores, e outra etapa para coleta de dados mastozoológicos, com busca direta e indireta, no interior da Estação Ecológica. Além disso, foi realizado levantamento bibliográfico sobre o papel ecológico dos mamíferos citados. Analisamos o papel ecológico das espécies por meio das categorias etnozoológica e, comparações com lista de espécies para os dados mastozoológicos. Os resultados relevam uma relação quase sempre negativa, entre os agricultores e os mamíferos silvestres, bem como pouco conhecimento sobre a importância ecológica dos mamíferos. Essa visão negativa, está associada também aos possíveis impactos dos mamíferos a produção (animais domésticos e roças) dos agricultores. Porém, cabe-se ressaltar, que os agricultores veem a Estação Ecológica como importante no processo de conservação animal. Ações ambientais com atividades de Educação Ambiental para melhor relação entre os agricultores e os mamíferos, são fundamentais para manutenção da Estação Ecológica, tendo em vista que o papel ecológico positivo dos mamíferos, se sobrepõe sobre os possíveis impactos que possam causar.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN KARYAWAN TERBAIK DENGAN METODE PROFILE MATCHING (PT. BATANGHARI BAIK NET)
Authors: Nopriyani Dwi , Kurniawansyah Kevin , Santoso Heri
Published: December 2024

PT. Batanghari Baik Net adalah perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang layanan telekomunikasi dan jaringan internet yang berada di Kota Jambi. Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh PT. Batanghari Baik Net adalah proses penentuan pemilihan karyawan terbaik yang kurang objektif, dan pengambilan keputusan yang membutuhkan waktu cukup lama serta tidak akuratnya dalam melakukan pemilihan karyawan terbaik. Sehingga terkadang pemilihan karyawan terbaik yang tidak tepat akan menyebabkan karyawan yang terpilih tidak sesuai dengan standar atapun kriteria yang telah ditentukan perusahaan, sementara itu karyawan yang memiliki kinerja lebih bagus terkadang tidak terpilih menjadi karyawan terbaik. Oleh karena itu, untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut maka dibuatlah sistem pendukung keputusan yang akan membantu dalam pemilihan karyawan terbaik yang memenuhi kriteria dan sub kriteria. Sistem ini akan menggunakan metode metode Profile Matching, dan dengan model pengembangan sistem Waterfall. Dengan adanya sistem ini maka, diharapkan dapat membantu PT. Batanghari Baik Net dalam melakukan pemilihan karyawan terbaik dengan akurat. Selain itu, dengan aplikasi ini juga dapat membantu perusahaan dalam mengevaluasi kinerja karyawan.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI RENTAL MOBIL BERBASIS MOBILE DENGAN TEKNOLOGI PWA PADA AQUINA RENT JAMBI
Authors: Helmina Helmina , Ardian Iqbal , Rohayani Hetty
Published: December 2024

Aquina Rent Jambi, sebuah perusahaan rental mobil yang masih mengandalkan sistem operasional konvensional, menghadapi berbagai tantangan dalam menjalankan bisnis sehari-hari. Sistem manual yang bergantung pada pencatatan kertas dan komunikasi melalui telepon atau kunjungan langsung ke kantor mengakibatkan proses pemesanan dan pengelolaan kendaraan menjadi lambat dan rawan kesalahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan aplikasi rental mobil berbasis mobile dengan menggunakan teknologi Progressive Web Apps (PWA) guna meningkatkan kualitas layanan dan mempermudah proses pemesanan kendaraan kapan saja dan di mana saja. Aplikasi ini juga diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna secara keseluruhan. Pengembangan sistem mengikuti metode Waterfall, dengan dukungan basis data MySQL dan penerapan teknologi PWA, sehingga mampu mengatasi permasalahan operasional yang dihadapi oleh Aquina Rent Jambi.
ANALISIS DAN PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PEMESANAN JASA MAKE-UP ARTIST (MUA) BERBASIS WEB PADA SITI MARIATUN MAKEUP
Authors: Zahara Fitria Fatimah , Marthiawati Noneng , Gustinar Gustinar
Published: December 2024

Nowadays, looking attractive and beautiful has become a daily necessity, especially for the face when attending big events such as graduations, weddings, engagements or other events. A Makeup Artist (MUA) is someone who has a profession as a make-up artist. In Pematang Gajah Jambi there is one make up artist who offers his services, namely Fitriafztmakeup art. However, the ordering process is still done manually, these mua usually offer or promote their services only through social media accounts and by word of mouth. Therefore, a system was developed that can assist the ordering process for customers and provide information on the services provided at Siti Mariatun Makeup. The methods used in this research are observation and interviews. The system development method used is Prototype as the design process. This research produces a system that can order make-up services via the website and can see what services are provided as well as the prices of each make-up service available at Siti Mariatun Makeup to make ordering make-up services easier
„Kõik on muidugi selle poolt.” Koosoleku motiiv sotsialistliku korra retrospektiivsel kujutamisel
Authors: Kirs Inga
Published: December 2024

”Everybody’s in favour, of course.” Meetings as a motif in retrospective depictions of the socialist order

Keywords: comparative literature, prose, motif, meetings, totalitarianism, Soviet regime

This article examines the portrayal of meetings in four novels: Enn Vetemaa’s “The Musician” (Pillimees), Herta Müller’s “The Land of Green Plums” (Herztier), Elena Chizhova’s “The Time of Women” (Vremia zhenshchin), and Eugen Ruge’s “In Times of Fading Light” (In Zeiten des abnehmenden Lichts). These works all explore the experience of living under a totalitarian regime, where the system had either fundamentally changed or collapsed by the time of the novels’ publication. Meetings play a significant role in conveying this experience. In The Musician, the meeting unfolds as a trap, destroying the accused while leaving others trapped in endless contemplation of the events. “The Land of Green Plums” employs meetings to articulate the trauma of life under totalitarianism. Chizhova’s novel uses meetings as manifestations of the suffocating effects of the totalitarian regime and the way desperate people reinforce the system. In Ruge’s work, the meeting motif serves primarily to reveal the spatiotemporal context and the prevailing worldview of the era. In these narratives, meetings often appear as recollections that disrupt the contemporary plotline or paralyze the character’s perception. Instead of advancing dialogue, the texts focus on the formality of the meetings, emphasizing their ritualistic nature and the characters’ lack of agency. During and after the meetings, protagonists feel alienated from the events and even from themselves. In most cases, meetings leave behind traumas that time fails to heal. Across these novels, the meeting emerges as a powerful symbol of an oppressive, at times even life-threatening, system. This motif serves to reflect on the enduring impact of a bygone regime – or, in some cases, its remnants that continue to persist.
Research on the Maintenance and Support System of Military-Civilian Integration Equipment based on Hall 3 D Structure
Authors: Zhu Dunxiang , Shi Quan , Bai Yongsheng , Tan Shihan , Song Mingchang
Published: December 2024

In order to improve the military and civilian integration equipment maintenance support ability and benefit, according to the military and the civilian equipment maintenance support power, using the method of hall 3 d structure, from the time dimension, element dimension, knowledge dimension three dimensions deeply analyzes the logic of civil-military integration equipment maintenance support main line, main elements, knowledge support, and put forward the military and civilian integration equipment maintenance support basic goal of two ways, formed the civil-military integration equipment maintenance security system framework. The research results have certain application value for improving the maintenance and support ability and benefit optimization of our military equipment.
Effects of SARS-CoV-2 on DNA Damage Response Proteins Chk1 and P53: An in vitro Study
Authors: Chawsheen Mahmoud Ahmed , Hassan Hedy Ahmed , Al-Naqshbandi Ahmed Abdulqader , Muhammad Hawzheen Aziz , Mahmood Mahmood Hawar , Hamad Amin Agren Hamad , Mina Botan Fattah , Hussein Chilar Mamand , Muhammad Sarwar Perot , Hassan Zhakaw Muhajir
Published: December 2024

Background: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has had a global impact on millions of people's lives. Deteriorations in cellular activities induced by this lethal virus are not yet completely understood, and so its long-term consequences are unknown. There is increasing evidence that SARS-CoV-2 and its vaccinations may have a deleterious influence on DNA damage response (DDR)-associated proteins. Objective: To investigate the status of DNA integrity in COVID-19-recovered patients and post-recovered vaccinated individuals. Methods: Blood samples were taken from 88 participants who completed questionnaires and conducted face-to-face interviews. The samples were classified into four categories based on the subjects' PCR and vaccination status: PCR negative/not vaccinated, PCR positive/not vaccinated, PCR negative/vaccinated, and PCR positive/vaccinated. ELISA kits were used to determine the expression levels of TP53BP1, Chk1, and SARS-CoV-2 IgG proteins. Results: SARS-CoV-2 did not significantly reduce Chk1 expression, but it did have a significant negative influence on TP53BP1 expression when compared to the first group. Infection with SARS-CoV-2 and its vaccination resulted in increased Chk1 and IgG levels, as well as a significant increase in TP53BP1 expression compared to the second group. Conclusions: Both SARS-CoV-2 infection and the anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine may have a deleterious influence on DDR-associated proteins in vitro. Post-infection immunization may boost viral protection. While some studies imply that DDR effects are reversible, more research is needed to corroborate these assertions.
The future of wastewater treatment plants? Macrophytes have the potential to counteract eutrophication and greenhouse gas emissions by effluent polishing
Authors: Hendriks Lisanne
Published: December 2024

Worldwide, and also in the Netherlands, eutrophication is happening in surface waters. This means that there are too many nutrients in the water, especially nitrogen and phosphorus. As a consequence, these surface waters emit the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O). Major sources of nutrients are agricultural runoff and the discharge of treated wastewater, called effluent. These sources contribute to eutrophication and greenhouse gas emissions from our surface waters. By further purifying water, in this case effluent, and filtering out the last traces of nutrients, the negative effects on surface waters can be limited. This extra purification step can be done using aquatic plants. These take up nutrients and carbon for their growth and thus remove these substances from the water. By using the plants in a smart way, without substrate, they can further purify the water to a good quality. There are still some snags to this, as purification by plants takes up a lot of surface area. But this does not alter the fact that aquatic plants have the potential to combat eutrophication and greenhouse gas emissions.
Video game development 3.0: AI-driven collaborative co-creation
Authors: Ratican Jeremiah , Hutson James
Published: December 2024

The evolution of game development has transitioned from manual coding (Software 1.0) to data-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Software 2.0), and now to a more advanced stage—video game development 3.0. This phase is characterized by AI-driven processes leveraging large language models (LLMs), neural networks, and other AI techniques that autonomously generate code, content, and narratives. This paper explores the foundational technologies underpinning this paradigm shift, including customizable AI modules, dynamic asset creation, and intelligent non player characters (NPCs) that adapt to player interactions. It also highlights the integration of AI with emerging technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and brain-computer interfaces, which are set to further enhance player immersion. Through case studies of AI-driven procedural world creation in No Man’s Sky, dynamic narrative generation in RPGs like Cyberpunk 2077, and AI-assisted esports balancing in League of Legends, the study demonstrates the transformative potential of AI in creating more scalable, adaptive, and personalized game experiences. However, the paper also addresses challenges, such as balancing technical assistance with human creativity and ensuring ethical practices in AI-driven content. Ultimately, this study envisions a future where AI democratizes game development, empowering both indie developers and large studios to create more innovative and inclusive games. The conclusion calls for collaboration among developers, researchers, and players to fully realize the potential of the new generative framework, emphasizing the need for continuous exploration and refinement of AI tools in gaming.
Should Using AI-Generated Text to Create Academic Papers be Considered Plagiarism?
Authors:   New Bulgarian University, Ilieva Mariya
Published: December 2024

The rise of digital technologies and those embracing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) more closely have changed the way we live by turning many aspects of it into digital data. AI systems and their rapid development and impact on education is a topic that has provoked much thought. New-generation artificial intelligence systems such as chatbots are becoming more powerful and advanced in their capabilities. With the pace at which digital communications are evolving, legal provisions cannot always respond to what is happening. The study discusses the ethical principles that should be followed when creating academic texts and the need to verify them, the responsibility of their creators, if only on an edifying note. The methods of critical analysis, desk research, and discursive analysis of legal and normative documents are used. Some ethical and communication aspects of the use of chatbots as tools for the creation of texts generated using artificial intelligence are reviewed. Insights are provided on the need to create and enforce mechanisms and principles - moral/ ethical and legal, and whether the use of AI-generated text to make academic texts is considered an act/act of plagiarism. The research looks at AI in different sectors, and draws conclusions about its value and importance and why it should be regulated.
Long-Term Census of Seedlings and Small Saplings in the Barro Colorado Island 50-ha Forest Dynamics Plot, Panama
Authors: Comita Liza , Dougherty Ryan P. , Aguilar Salomon , Pérez Rolando
Published: December 2024

Dynamics at early life stages play a critical role in shaping the composition and diversity of tropical tree communities. To better understand spatial and temporal patterns of recruitment, growth, and survival at early life stages, we established a long-term census of woody seedlings and small saplings in the Barro Colorado Island 50-ha Forest Dynamics Plot. Individuals ≥20 cm tall and <1cm diameter at breast height (dbh) were censused in 18,434 1-m 2 seedling plots every one to two years between 2001 and 2018, resulting in a dataset of 1,002,400 observations of 185,693 individuals of more than 400 tree, shrub, and liana species. Here, we present patterns of seedling density and diversity from this long-term census and review the main findings of published studies that have used this dataset.
Demographic Variation and Demographic Niches of Trees Species in the Barro Colorado Forest
Authors: Condit Richard , Rüger Nadja
Published: December 2024

A principal goal for the 50-ha plot on Barro Colorado Island has been to understand demographic variability across the entire community of tree species. Early work used a gap-shade dichotomy, but both recent improvements in statistical methods have quantified the response of growth, survival, and recruitment to light across the entire community. These studies document the trade-off between fast growth in high light and long life in deep shade: response of growth and recruitment to light are correlated with mortality across species. Here we add a matrix analysis of expected adult lifespan of 31 dominant canopy species spanning the range of growth-mortality variation and demonstrate that the trade-off between high growth and long lifespan does not lead to equal population fitness. Instead, we find that expected adult lifespan of saplings is shorter in fast-growing pioneers than in long-lived shade-tolerant species. If reproductive output were equal across the growth-mortality axis, pioneer species could not persist. This suggests that pioneers out-reproduce shade-tolerant species.
Ціннісні аспекти концепту «інформаційно-психологічна безпека»
Authors: Бондар В. Т.
Published: December 2024

Мета статті полягає у дослідженні концепту інформаційно-психологічна безпека через ціннісні аспекти забезпечення суб’єктами публічного управління інформаційно-психологічного захисту вітчизняної суспільної сфери. Комплексне застосування загально-наукових й спеціальних наукових методів дозволило виокремити і розглянути вплив на публічну систему чинників, пов’язаних з трансформаційними змінами та глобалізаційними викликами. Через призму еволюційного розвитку світоглядно-філософських аспектів представлено підходи розкриття сутності феномену «цінності». Показано особливості аксіологічних засад формування національної системи цінностей за різних історичних періодів розвитку вітчизняного суспільства, наголошено на сучасних змінах у зв’язку з військової агресією рф проти України. Наведено окремі експертні оцінки та аргументи щодо необхідності вдосконалення Європейським Союзом підходів із модернізації системи цінностей, зокрема, з акцентом на забезпечення безпеки від гібридних загроз. Виокремлено чинники, які впливають на формування ціннісних основ у суспільстві на різних його стадіях трансформації та відзначено про необхідність їх врахування органами державного регулювання. Наукова новизна статті полягає у тім, що на основі аксіологічного підходу, уперше продемонстровано характерні ознаки тенденції розвитку суспільної сфери за стрімких трансформацій соціально-економічного, соціокультурного та безпекового секторів, розгортання яких здійснюється в умовах зовнішнього деструктивного інформаційно-психологічного впливу. За такої парадигми, суспільні зміни, у свою чергу, відбиваються на системі ціннісних засад розвитку індивіда, держави, нації. Практична значимість рукопису пов’язана з можливістю подальшого дослідження його основних положень й висновків у теоретичному плані, модернізації концептуальних підходів влади, розробці програм і заходів суб’єктів публічного управління з прийняття управлінських рішень щодо інформаційно-психологічного захисту суспільної сфери з орієнтуванням на побудову новітньої багаторівневої системі цінностей «індивід – держава – суспільство». Тип статті – теоретична.
Tối ưu các tham số kết cấu phần chiến đấu đến khả năng xuyên của đầu nổ lõm
Authors: Nguyễn Đình Linh  , Lê Hải Thượng  , Nguyễn Xuân Thành
Published: December 2024

Việc nghiên cứu lựa chọn hợp lý các tham số kết cấu đầu nổ lõm để đạt khả năng xuyên lớn nhất luôn là một vấn đề cấp thiết và dành được nhiều quan tâm nghiên cứu. Trong bài báo này nhóm tác giả sử dụng phương pháp tính toán uy lực đạn lõm có tính đến vị trí kích nổ kết hợp với thuật toán tối ưu GSA và phương pháp mô phỏng Autodyn 2D để tối ưu kết cấu đầu nổ lõm cỡ 110 mm khi thay đổi các tham số: 1/2 góc mở phễu lót α0 biến thiên trong phạm vi [25°; 30°]; chiều cao phễu lót H biến thiên trong phạm vi [87 mm; 90 mm]; hoành độ tâm nổ phụ xT biến thiên trong phạm vi [21 mm; 27 mm]; tung độ tâm nổ phụ yT biến thiên trong phạm vi [40 mm; 47 mm] bước đầu đã tìm ra được bộ tham số [α0; H; xT; yT] cho chiều sâu xuyên lớn nhất b = 717,98 mm.
Synthesis of polyamide-based RO membranes for saline water treatment
Authors: Nguyen Thi Anh Huy  , Duong Minh Triet  , Tran Thanh Viet  , Tran Van Cuong  , Pham Quoc Nghiep  , Le Anh Kien
Published: December 2024

Reverse osmosis (RO) technology is a widely used method for converting seawater into fresh water, known for its high efficiency and broad applications. This study focuses on optimizing the synthesis conditions for polyamide (PA) membranes, including the concentrations of m-phenylenediamine (MPD) and trimesoyl chloride (TMC), the choice of solvent, soaking time, and reaction time. FTIR and SEM analysis confirmed the successful synthesis of the PA layer and revealed that the surface morphology of the membrane was significantly influenced by synthesis conditions. Mechanical testing demonstrated that the optimized membranes exhibited high tensile strength (41.18 MPa) and low elongation at break (11.69%), indicating a robust but relatively brittle material. The study determined that the optimal conditions were 1.0 wt.% MPD and 0.1 wt.% TMC, hexane as a solvent, a soaking time of 2 min, and a reaction time of 60 sec, achieving a maximum salt rejection of 86.45%. These findings are critical for enhancing RO membrane efficiency and addressing the global demand for clean water.
Thiết kế mạch cân bằng năng lượng cho các cell pin nối nối tiếp dựa trên mạch chuyển đổi Cuk hai chiều
Authors: Nguyễn Vĩnh Thụy  , Nguyễn Văn Chí
Published: December 2024

Bài báo đề xuất thiết kế mạch cân bằng năng lượng cho hai cell pin Lithium-ion liền kề trong gói pin dựa trên nguyên lý bộ chuyển đổi CuK hai chiều có sửa đổi. Thiết kế này chỉ sử dụng một MOSFET để truyền năng lượng giữa hai cell liền kề với một chuyển mạch điều khiển hướng truyền năng lượng, chuyển mạch thứ 2 điều khiển cắt mạch cân bằng ra khỏi các cell khi SoC của 2 cell đã được cân bằng. Thiết kế này khắc phục một số nhược điểm khi áp dụng nguyên lý bộ chuyển đổi Cuk hai chiều để thiết kế mạch cân bằng, đó là cần có nguồn DC nhiều mức để mở MOSFET và vấn đề mất năng lượng trên các phần tử của mạch cân bằng. Mạch cân bằng thiết kế cũng dễ dàng mở rộng cho gói pin có số lượng cell lớn. Các kết quả thử nghiệm điều khiển cân bằng cell dựa trên điều khiển phản hồi trạng thái SoC cho 07 cell pin SAMSUNG 22P nối nối tiếp để chứng minh hiệu quả của thiết kế mạch cân bằng cho hai cell liền kề được đề xuất trong bài báo.
Determinan Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi di Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Kabupaten Gianyar
Authors: Kustri Widyana I Gusti Agung Bagus Dhimas , Jati I Ketut
Published: December 2024

Taxpayers in Indonesia can calculate, remit and file taxes independently through the personal assessment system. Taxpayers' trust in this system is highly dependent on their level of loyalty. This study aims to identify the factors that influence the level of individual tax compliance at the Gianyar Primary Tax Office (KPP). Using a random sampling method, the study successfully collected 100 respondent samples. The research findings reveal that aspects of environment, understanding, awareness, and the application of tax sanctions comprehensively contribute to increasing individual compliance in fulfilling tax obligations. The results of the analysis reveal that increasing understanding at KPP has the potential to be significant in increasing taxpayer compliance. Such compliance is influenced by the existence of tax sanctions and the level of individual awareness. This study proves that there is a strong relationship between taxpayers' level of understanding and their compliance. In addition, a conducive environment and the proper application of sanctions can be a driving factor in increasing tax compliance.
Silage Quality, Aerobic Stability, Gas Production and in vitro Digestibility of Pumpkin Waste Silages
Authors: Konca Yusuf , Büyükkılıç Beyzi Selma , Kaplan Mahmut , Boğa Mustafa , Kaliber Mahmut
Published: December 2024

This experiment was carried out to determine the silage quality of pumpkin waste with wheat straw (S) and alfalfa hay (A). The treatment groups as follows: 1) 100% pumpkin waste (PR), 2) 80%PR and 20% A (PW80+A20), 3) 80%PW and 20%S (PW80+S20), 4) 60%PW and 40%A (PW60+A40), 5) 60%PW and 40%S (PW60+S40), 6) 80%PW+10%A+10%S (PW80+A10+S10) and 7) 60%PW + 20%A + 20%S (PW40+A20+S20). The lowest dry matter content was observed in PW group (39.0 g/kg). The crude protein ratio in the alfalfa groups were higher than those of S and PW groups. The crude cellulose was lower and NDF higher in the PW group than those of other groups and ADF was highest in the 40%S group. Water soluble carbohydrate ratio in PW and PW60+A20+S20 groups were higher than those of other groups. In the PW group, the lactic acid ratio was higher than PW80+S10+A10 group. In the PW80+S20 group the highest gas production was observed at 48th, 72nd and 96th hours. The energy values of PW group were higher than those of other groups. The aerobic stability of pumpkin silage was improved with hay addition especially alfalfa addition in 400 g/kg concentration.
Intentions to Use Mobile Food Delivery Application: A Theory of Planned Behavior and Technology Acceptance Model Approaches
Authors: Makhlouf Asma , Mouloudj Kamel
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the factors influencing Algerian customers' intention to use food delivery applications. Drawing on the theory of planned behavior and the technology acceptance model, the research employs a quantitative approach using a sample of 213 participants with prior experience in ordering food via food delivery applications. The findings indicate that attitude, subjective norms, and perceived usefulness positively and significantly influence food delivery applications usage intention, while perceived ease of use does not have a significant effect. This study is, to the best of the authors' knowledge, the first to explore these factors in the Algerian context. The study contributes to the literature by providing insights into consumer behavior in emerging markets and offers practical recommendations for food delivery service providers to enhance user engagement, improve service offerings, and drive adoption. These findings are particularly relevant for companies looking to navigate the evolving landscape of digital commerce in Algeria and similar emerging markets.
Korrigjimi ortopedik i malokluzionit të klasës së III-të me anë të zgjeruesit të shpejtë dhe avancimi i maksilës me anë të maskës faciale në një pacient në përfundim të rritjës
Authors: Dodaj Ela , Subashi Fation
Published: December 2024

Paraqitje rasti të një pacienti mashkull 13 vjeç me malokluzion dhe profi l skeletik të klasës së III-të dhe me praninë e një kafshimi të kryqëzuar anterior dhe devijim skeletik. Malokluzioni i klasës së III-të u korrigjua me anë të një zgjeruesi të shpejtë me rrafshe posteriore (McNamara)
dhe me maskën e Delaire për avancimin ortopedik të maksilës përpara.
Efektet e pandershmërisë akademike tek studentët
Authors: Llangos Drilona
Published: December 2024

Pandershmëria akademike e studentëve është një fenomen botëror, nga i cili nuk “shpëton” dhe sistemi ynë arsimor, por ndërsa rastet nga bota publikohen dhe për to merren masa ndëshkuese konkrete, në shkollat tona dëgjojmë përditë raste të kopjimit apo formave të tjera të pandershmërisë akademike dhe shumë pak masa ndëshkuese janë ndërmarrë. Ky studim tenton të zbulojë efektet që ka pandershmëria akademike në formimin e personalitetit të studentit. Pyetje kërkimore të ngritura janë: A ndikon pandershmëria akademike në formimin e
personalitetin të studentit? A bëhet më “dembel” studenti që përfi ton nga pandershmëria akademike? Hulumtimi i literaturës është pjesë e rëndësishme e metodologjisë, pasi do të ndihmojë në mbështetjen teorike të studimit dhe për të plotësuar më mirë qëllimin e tij. Ndërkohë, rezulton paraprakisht nisur nga hulumtimi i literaturës që ka një ndikim të pandershmërisë akademike dhe në formimin e personalitetit të studentit.
Karakterizimi kimik me GC/fid i vajit esencial për timus vulgaris. Rast studimi: Popullata nga veriu i Shqipërisë
Authors: Nuro Aurel , Shëngjergji Dorina , Dama Aida , Napuce Aurora , Borshi Xhejni , Salihila Jonida
Published: December 2024

Në këtë studim janë sjellë të dhëna nga analiza kimike e vajit esencial të bimës së llojit Thymus Vulgaris nga Veriu i Shqipërisë. Thymus Vulgaris është një bimë e familjes Lamiaceae në formën e një shkurreje të bukur me degëzime të shumta, që përdoret shpesh për zbukurime, përveç përdorimeve të saj për qëllime mjekësore. Nuk është bimë e fl orës sonë spontane, por kultivohet dhe rritet thuajse në të gjithë Mesdheun, përfshirë dhe vendin tonë. Zonat ku kultivohet Thymus Vulgaris janë ato të Veriut të Shqipërisë dhe Shqipërisë së Mesme (1; 2; 3).
Surrogate safety evaluation of incorrect pedestrian detection at signalized intersections
Authors: Gavric Slavica , Erdagi Ismet Goksad , Stevanovic Aleksandar
Published: December 2024

The design and operations of signalized intersections are critical for the safety and mobility of all road users. Traditionally, video detection systems have surpassed conventional inductive loops in vehicle detection, offering advantages such as user-friendly interfaces, easy installation, versatile applications, and cost-effective maintenance. Recent technological advancements have expanded the capabilities of video detection systems to include automated pedestrian detection. Pedestrian timing treatment at signalized intersections typically involves two approaches: assuming pedestrian demand during each phase (pedestrian recall operations) or activating pedestrian demand when a button is pressed. Automated Pedestrian Video Detection Systems (APVDS) represent a newer approach where pedestrian calls are automatically initiated upon detecting pedestrians within the detection zone. Both pedestrian push buttons and APVDSs have their pros and cons. While push buttons can cause confusion and incorrect usage among pedestrians, APVDSs theoretically address these issues by autonomously determining pedestrian phase needs. However, challenges arise due to differing pedestrian behaviors compared to vehicles, potentially leading to missed or false calls and unsafe pedestrian actions. This study examines the impact of two APVDS issues: missed pedestrian calls and false pedestrian calls. It also compares the effects of incorrect calls under various operational strategies, including APVDS with and without controller pedestrian recycle, pedestrian recall operations, and push-button operations, with and without pedestrian recycle, across different times of the day to replicate varying vehicular and pedestrian demands. Using Vissim microsimulation software and Surrogate Safety Assessment Model (SSAM), experiments were conducted to replicate field conditions closely. This microsimulation approach enables the measurement and analysis of missed and false calls' impact on surrogate safety measures, providing valuable insights challenging to obtain in real-world conditions. The results contribute to pedestrian traffic signal strategies and enhancing pedestrian safety at signalized intersections in urban environments.