bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ALİ EMÎRÎ DÎVÂNI’NDA TEMÂŞÂDAN TEFEKKÜRE DÂVET
Authors: Karayazı Bal Nurgül
Published: August 2024

Kültür târihimizin önemli şahsiyetlerinden Ali Emîrî Efendi (1857-1924), daha ziyâde ve öncelikli olarak Türk dili, târihi ve toplum hayatının her sahasına ait çeşitli ve zengin bilgileri ihtivâ etmesi açısından eşsiz değerde bir kaynak olan Dîvânu Lügâti’t-Türk’ü bulup yurt dışına kaçırılmaktan kurtarmasının yanı sıra kitap aşkı, birçok fedâkârlıkların gölgesinde biriktirdiği nitelikli yazma eser kitapları ve sahip olduğu bu eserlerle oluşturduğu kütüphanesini gönülden bağlı olduğu milletine bağışlamasıyla hatırlanan bir Osmanlı münevveridir. Bu yönleriyle tavsif ve takdir edilen Emîrî’nin klasik Türk şiiri geleneğinde kaleme aldığı şiirlerinin mânâ dünyasının zenginliği de üzerinde düşünülüp araştırılması gereken bir hakikattir.
Şâirin geleneğin söz vâdisinde yazdığı şiirlerinde dikkat çeken husûsiyetlerden biri İslâmî dünya görüşünün, hayat ve hakikat telakkîsinin onun şiirlerinin mânâ dünyasını şekillendirmesidir. Tasavvuf literatürüne de hâkimiyeti şiirlerinde âşikâr olan şâir; âleme, eşyâya, mevcûdâta hikmet nazarıyla bakmakta okuyucusunu da aynı hakikati görmeye dâvet etmektedir. Şiirlerinde sıklıkla “bak, gör, seyr et, temâşâ eyle” ifâdelerinin yer alması onun bu dâvetinin izharı olsa gerektir.
Bu makalede Emîrî’nin Dîvân’ında yer alan “bak, gör, seyr et, temâşâ eyle” kelimelerinin geçtiği seçili beyitler söz varlığı çerçevesinde öne çıkan kavramlar açısından ele alınıp değerlendirilecek; Emîrî’nin hikmet, ibret, mev’ize çizgisindeki şiirlerinde görülen başarılı anlatım tarzı ortaya konulmaya çalışılacaktır.
Participation and sustainability in the built environment: the case of Minha Casa Minha Vida Entidades
Authors: da Cruz Noia Paula Regina
Published: August 2024

Participatory practices in housing production play an important role in transforming society, contributing to the promotion of social justice and sustainability. The quality of housing in these processes is seen as superior, however, little empirical research justifies this hypothesis. Supported by a bibliographical review on participation, the research focused on the context of Brazilian housing production, analyzing the MCMV Program and its Entities modality. The analysis aimed to understand the relationship between the participation of such actors and the promotion of sustainability in the built environment. Results point to contradictions in this modality. However, it demonstrates notable distinction, bringing important impacts on the quality of the built environment.
Physical-spatial transformation with children and its repercussions in the context of favelas
Authors: Santos Mariana Protázio , Barros Paula , Sanches Marcela Rodrigues de Almeida , Diniz Anna Pires
Published: August 2024

Although children's participation in decision-making is an established right, they are often invisibilized in decision-making processes, including those that will affect the quality of their lives. The aim of this study is to explore the repercussions of physical-spatial transformations with children aged between 9 and 10 living in the Morro do Papagaio Favela (Belo Horizonte, Brazil). To this end, interviews, photoelicitation and participant observation were carried out. The inductive thematic analysis of the data revealed the value of physical-spatial transformations as a practice that allows children to exercise their rights to participation, sociability, play, freedom, education, use of public spaces and beauty.
Impact of specific urban parameters to boost sustainable smart cities – a case study in Belo Horizonte
Authors: de Azevedo Júnior Isaias Carlos , Oliveira Raquel Diniz , Poggiali Flávia Spitale Jacques
Published: August 2024

The analysis and understanding of data related to urban processes are indispensable for the efficient management of cities. In the present study, various parameters and indicators were analyzed to determine which would be most relevant for public policies in Belo Horizonte. Data from public databases were organized on a georeferenced platform (WebGIS) and in electronic spreadsheets, allowing for the treatment and correlation of parameters with urban indicators. As a result, the parameters concerning the size, age, and use of buildings, as well as urban infrastructure and hydrogeological risks, were those that showed the highest number of strong correlations with the analyzed indicators. The study of these parameters, as well as the adopted methodology, have the potential to contribute to the development of action plans focused on the structuring and advancement of smart and sustainable cities.
Indicators for integrated sustainability management of neighborhood and building: a case study in Lagoa da Conceição/Florianópolis
Authors: Librelotto Lisiane Ilha , da Luz Eduarda Cardoso , Engel Ernestina Rita Meira , da Rosa Mel Ramos , Ferroli Paulo Cesar Machado
Published: August 2024

The article presents the indicators developed for the USAT (Urban Sustainability Assessment Tool) application, with the aim of contributing to sustainability and governance in Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis. Initially, two RSLs and exploratory bibliographic research associated with the application of the Delphi Method were used to select the indicators. With a participatory approach, involving experts and local representatives, priorities were identified and guidelines established for integrating the indicators into the USAT. The research contributes to the promotion of urban sustainability by offering a governance structure for the study area, potentially serving as a model for other areas with similar challenges.
Numerical simulation of a green wall in a vertical building for the Belo Horizonte climate
Authors: Ramos Lucas Tadeu da Silva , de Azevedo Rogério Cabral , Oliveira Raquel Diniz , Bezerra Augusto Cesar da Silva
Published: August 2024

The anthropic actions leading to climate impacts demand global efforts to optimize building energy efficiency. This research evaluates a proposal for a passive cooling strategy using a Vertical Greenery System (VGS) through the simplified numerical simulation method of BuildingShadingObject. The object study was a school building, mostly vertical, located in Belo Horizonte. The results showed a 14% reduction in room temperatures when under the influence of VGS, presenting an average reduction of 1°C, which is supported by the literature and demonstrates the efficiency of this kind of method.
Biomimetic analysis of architectural works
Authors: Ribeiro João Pedro Silva , Goes Thiago Montenegro
Published: August 2024

Humanity learned from nature, but exploration replaced learning, resulting in environmental problems. A sustainable approach to design involves learning from nature, respecting principles and processes. Biomimetic architecture, inspired by natural principles and processes, is innovative in the design of buildings. Modernists such as Gaudí, Fuller and Nervi used natural elements in their works, precursors of biomimicry. Contemporaries such as Calatrava, Brajovic and Nouvel apply it explicitly. This study analyzes the production of both aspects through a classificatory analysis, including a reading of aspects borrowed from biology. The aim is to highlight influences and lessons in architectural practice.
De questões e notícias diversas coisas nas minifições do Frade Navarrete
Authors: Rojo Violeta
Published: August 2024

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Challenges and causes of delays in oil and gas construction in the Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria: A case study of the Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solution Project (SSAGS)
Authors: Anthony Chukwuemeka Okonicha  , Christopher Ikechukwu Okwuanaso
Published: August 2024

Timely delivery of onshore oil and gas construction projects has been a significant challenge for many oil and gas construction companies operating in the oil-rich area of the Niger Delta. The region, characterized by wetlands and water bodies with creeks and river crossings, became the home of many International Oil Companies shortly after Oil was discovered in 1956. Because the region is hospitable and blessed with Petroleum resources, most operating companies need to pay more attention to the terrain in the area before engaging in full exploration. This paper examines the challenges and reasons for delays in onshore projects and makes recommendations that should be adopted to enhance the speedy delivery of projects. It is a case study of the Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solution Project of Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria.
Determination of lytic activity of coli-bacteriophage
Authors: Davitashvili Magda  , Zuroshvili Lamara  , Natsvlishvili Nana
Published: August 2024

The standard system has been elaborated for the control of lytic activity of the commercial series - active coli-bacteriophage and respective stable E. coli strains' collection. Special investigations were carried out with an aim to obtain polyvalent bacteriophage, which should comply with the requirements for the standard preparations. While passing of the active phage on the highly reproducible standard strain the coli-bacteriophage phage-lysate was obtained. With an aim to preserve its basic properties the phage-lysate has been lyophilized. The 20% Difco-peptone was used as the stabilizer. The lyophilized bacteriophage completely satisfies the parameter standards for biological preparations: it has high lytic activity, wide range of action, and thermal resistance. These properties are reliably preserved for the period of three years. It was shown experimentally that the lyophilized cultures could be used for evaluation of the lytic activity in bacteriophages. The identical phage-sensitivity was revealed in both lyophilized- and agar-cultures.
2008 KÜRESEL FİNANSAL KRİZİNİN TÜRKİYE DIŞ TİCARETİNE ETKİLERİ ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: Ateş Hakan , Şen Ali
Published: August 2024

Ekonomik krizler ülke ekonomilerini derinden etkilemektedir. Türkiye’nin de içinde bulunduğu birçok gelişmiş ülke küresel ekonomik krizden farklı derecelerde etkilenmişlerdir. Bu çalışmanın amacı 2008 küresel ekonomik krizinin Türkiye dış ticareti üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. TUİK dış ticaret verileri ile yapılan bu inceleme, 2008 krizinin öncesi ve sonrasını içine alan 2005-2015 dönemini kapsamaktadır. Bu çalışma ile krizin Türkiye’nin ihracat ve ithalatının sektörler, ürün fasılları, coğrafi bölgeler ve önde gelen dış ticaret partnerleri ile olan ilişkileri üzerinde nasıl bir etki bıraktığı araştırılmıştır. Krizin etkisi 2009 yılında bütün inceleme kriterleri bakımından olumsuz; izleyen yıllarda ise genelde olumlu bir toparlanma süreci gözlemlenmekle beraber, zaman zaman inişli çıkışlı sonuçlarla da karşılaşılmıştır.
Angle Measurement Material Design Using Gymnastic Contexts for Pre-Service Elementary School Teacher
Authors: Lisnani L , Suyono Agus , Misdalina M , Kesumawati Nila
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this research is to produce a learning trajectory and analyze the angle measurement material using the context of gymnastic movements. The method used in this study is a design research method with the type of validation studies with the PMRI approach. The subjects in this study were pre-service elementary school teacher, totaling 6 people in the pilot experiment and 24 people in the teaching experiment. Data collection techniques using tests, observation and documentation. Data were analyzed descriptively on test results, observations and documentation obtained. The results of this study are in the form of material design and the results of an analysis of angle measurements using the context of gymnastics in the angle measurement material about angle sizes, angle shapes and types of angles form of a learning trajectory. Gymnastic movements are viewed from the movements of the hands, feet, limbs that form an angle.
Grade 8 Learners’ Impediments When Learning Geometry: A Case Of One High School, Eastern Cape South Africa
Authors: Chiphambo Shakespear Maliketi
Published: August 2024

The study aimed to identify and understand the specific challenges that Grade 8 learners face in learning geometry within the context of one high school in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. The study explores Grade 8 learners’ impediments when learning geometry. The study uses van Hiele’s geometric thinking theory which provides the framework for how learners learn geometry. The study employed a qualitative approach guided by the case study design and subjected textual qualitative data to thematic content analysis. Nine Grade 8 learners were purposely selected from the cohort of 56 learners using diagnostic test results. The study reveals impediments that inhibit learners from performing well in geometry, such as lack of mathematical language proficiency, failure to make meaning of the mathematical concepts and terminology, lack of English language proficiency, poor teaching methods, and learners’ negligence of mathematical rules. The study recommends mathematics teachers implement language support strategies for learners, develop learners’ conceptual understanding of geometry, emphasize symbolic representation when teaching, support learners’ English language development, engage learners with geometry rules, make use of differentiated instruction, promote a growth mindset, and ask the Department of Education to provide professional development for educators.
Analysis Of Students' Cognitive Process Through Minimum Competency Assessment Mathematics Question in Grade 8^th in Junior High School
Authors: Laelasari L , Utami Tia
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyze students' cognitive processes through minimum competency assessment questions. This study uses a qualitative research approach with a descriptive method to describe the mental process of students using minimum competency assessment questions that are carried out at the beginning of learning. The results showed that 13 out of 22 students could use previous knowledge and explain how they used it to understand the text, 21 could identify important and relevant ideas, and as many as 9 students were able to make realistic inferences and cite supporting evidence. Most students cannot yet think mathematically and can solve the given problems. This study also found that as many as 19 students were able to define all vocabulary and be able to explain it. Eighteen participants could not understand the multimodal text, and showed that 11 students were quite able to show how to understand the text even though it was incomplete. Teachers can use this data for initial data as a reference for implementing learning strategies for future teaching.
Exploring Patient Trust Dimensions to Enhance Patient Satisfaction in Amarilis 2 Inpatient Ward at Dr. Adhyatma MPH Hospital Semarang
Authors: Setiawan Lilik , Sukmawati Nita
Published: August 2024

Patient trust, medical expertise, and care experience play a crucial role in shaping effective and satisfying healthcare services within a hospital setting. This research explores the dimensions of patient trust, involving the security of personal information, trust in medical expertise, and confidence in the care experience, along with their impact on overall patient satisfaction. This study aims to address this research gap by meticulously examining patient trust dimensions and their effects on patient satisfaction in the Amarilis 2 inpatient ward. The study population consists of 72 patients in the Amarilis 2 ward at Dr. Adhyatma MPH Hospital in Semarang. The sampling technique employed a census approach, resulting in a sample size of 72 respondents. Data collection was conducted through a Google Form shared via a link for questionnaire completion. The research findings indicate that trust in the security of personal information, trust in medical expertise, and trust in the care experience have a positive and significant impact on patient satisfaction.
Analyzing the Drivers of Clinical Teaching Doctors Performance and Quality of Medical Graduates
Authors: Sulistiyana Catur Setiya , Affandi Azhar , Djulius Horas
Published: August 2024

This study uses descriptive verificative approach to determine, analyze, and examine the influence of competence, organizational commitment, and motivation on clinical teaching doctor performance and its implication for quality of medical graduates at the Faculty of Medicine of Association of Indonesian Medical Education Institutions (AIPKI) Region III. This study is carried out using causal explanatory survey to examine the causal relationship between independent, intervening, and dependent variables using path analysis. The research sample is 185 clinical teaching doctors, which is chosen using proportional random sampling. The data obtained is first analyzed for validity and reliability, and is then tested for the hypothesis using path analysis. The findings indicate that competence, organizational commitment, and motivation partially has a positive and significant influence on clinical teachning doctor performance. Furthermore, it is also found that competence, organizational commitment, and motivation simultaneously have positive and significant influence on clinical teaching doctor performance. This implies that when the competence, organizational commitment, and motivation of clinical teaching doctor increase, this will lead to higher performance. In addition, this study found that clinical teaching doctor performance has a positive and significant influence on quality of graduates.
State Feedback Via Judicious Pole Placement and Linear Quadratic Regulator – Application to Rotary Inverted Pendulum
Authors:   Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Kamarudin Muhammad Nizam , Mohd Nor Rozilawati ,   Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Md Rozali Sahazati ,   Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Jamri Mohd Saifuzam ,   Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Published: August 2024

In the control system regulatory concept, placing closed loop poles too far from the origin in the stability region produces fast regulation time but requires huge forcing energy as a trade-off. As such, stabilizing an unstable system with minimum energy is needed, though this presents a challenge to the designer. At the design phase, the designer may ponder the optimized energy while compromising the possibility of catastrophic stabilization phenomena due to minimal forcing thrust towards the poles. In this manuscript, a simple Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) is proposed as an alternative to full state feedback (FSF) with judicious pole placement. The efficacy of both approaches was observed by exploiting a Rotary Inverted Pendulum (RIP) as a testbed. Beforehand, the RIP system dynamics were developed in the time domain. RIP is an under-actuated mechanical system that is inherently nonlinear and unstable. The main control objectives of RIP are swing-up control, stabilization control, switching control, and trajectory control. The methodology involved the appearance of weighted matrices that were necessary for the minimum cost function. The Riccati and Lyapunov criteria are also exploited to facilitate design. The result shows the comparative transient performances of the two approaches, where the LQR outperforms the FSF in many aspects.
Bütüncül bir Bakış Açısıyla Mesleki Eğitim Merkezleri (MESEM)
Authors: Özdemir Tuncay Yavuz , Ceylan Esengül , Demirkol Murat , Doğan Abdulvahap
Published: August 2024

Mesleki eğitim, öğrencilerin teorik kazanımlarının pratiğe dönüştüğü, belirli bir meslek alanında iş alışkanlığı, bilgi ve beceri kazandırıldığı, öğrencilerin iş hayatına entegrasyonunda önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu çalışma ile mesleki eğitim alanında eğitim hayatlarına devam eden öğrencilerin Mesleki Eğitim Merkezlerini (MESEM) tercih etme sebeplerinin neler olduğu tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda çalışma fenomonoji deseninde yürütülmüştür. Çalışma grubunu 2023-2024 eğitim öğretim yılında Türkiye’nin doğusunda bulunan bir ilinin bünyesinde MESEM uygulamasının yer aldığı okullarda görev yapan okul yöneticisi, öğretmen, öğrenimine devam eden öğrenci, öğrencilerin velileri ve eğitim gördükleri işletmeler oluşturmaktadır. Bu çalışma sekiz okul yöneticisi, sekiz öğretmen, on öğrenci, üç veli ve üç işletme temsilcisi olmak üzere toplam 32 katılımcı ile yürütülmüştür. Çalışma sonucunda MESEM uygulamasına geçiş aşamasında yapılan yanlış bilgilendirmeler, uygulamanın asıl amacının bireylere meslek edindirme değil, daha çok sosyal yardım dağıtımı gibi algılandığı sonucuna varılmıştır. İllere ve okullara sayı kotaları konulması sonucunda bir rekabet ortamının oluştuğu ve okulların öğrenci kayıtlarını artırmak için çeşitli yöntemlere başvurduğu tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin MESEM’e geçiş yapma nedenleri olarak, maddi kazanç elde etme düşüncesi gibi önemli bir etkenin ortaya çıktığı görülmüştür. Ayrıca MESEM’in sağladığı eğitimin öğrencilerin pratik beceriler kazanmasında ve nitelikli elemanlar olarak yetişmelerinde kritik bir rol oynayabileceği belirlenmiştir.
Comparative Study of Social Entrepreneurship Contribution to the Territory's Sustainable Development
Authors: Halaissi Marwane El , Benalla Oualid , Rahmawati Santi
Published: August 2024

Understanding the importance of exploring the dynamics of social entrepreneurship (SE) is crucial as it has the power to create positive changes in society, the economy, and the environment, ultimately leading to a fairer and more sustainable global community The purpose of this paper is to explore and elucidate SE's multifaceted input into propelling knowledge of sustainable development and its contribution to the territory's sustainable development. Data was gathered over a two-year period through field research that comprised interviews and secondary sources (field notes and internal documents). A multiple comparative case study was used. This perspective allows us to emphasize the role of SE in the activities related to implementing the philosophy of sustainable development and the considerable contribution of its action to the achievement of the various objectives that the state has set itself in its fight against the social, economic, and environmental challenges affecting the territory. The data collected illustrates the input or contribution of SE to the sustainable development of the territory by creating multiple added values at the local level. Furthermore, by adopting a territorial view based on the many processes carried out by SE, this research provides an alternate reading of the results of SE action, connecting them to the numerous concerns of sustainable development.
ANALYSIS OF CONSUMER PREFERENCES TOWARDS ROATED NUTS PRODUCTS AT UD. AL-MURTADHA PAMEKASAN DISTRICT
Authors: Rusli Moh. , Sustiyana Sustiyana , Nazizah Fitrotin
Published: August 2024

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is an agricultural commodity that is needed by the community, bothas human food and industrial raw material. This study aims to determine consumercharacteristics, product quality of roasted peanuts, analyze consumer preferences for theattributes of roasted peanut products. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis.Based on the results of the research and analysis that has been carried out, it can beconcluded that roasted peanut products with the "comfortable" brand are consumerpreferences at UD. Al-Murtadha, Pamekasan Regency, which has special characteristics interms of taste, quality, price, packaging and durability so that consumers agree with roastedpeanut products. Consumers are satisfied with the quality of roasted peanut products becausethey are different from other products so that consumers prefer products at UD. Al-Murtadha,Pamekasan Regency
ANALISIS PENGARUH BAURAN PROMOSI TERHADAP PENJUALAN ROKOK DI CV. AYUNDA PERMATA SEJAHTERA DESA LAWANGAN DAYA KECAMATAN PADEMAWU KABUPATEN PAMEKASAN
Authors: Agustina Puput , Sustiyana Sustiyana , Ningsih Kustiawati , Nazizah Fitrotin
Published: August 2024

Semakin ketat dan semakin tajamnya persaingan dalam industri rokok, sehingga menyebabkan perusahaan berupaya supaya produk yang dihasilkan dapat laku terjual dan dapat menguasai pasar serta mendapatkan keuntungan yang seoptimal mungkin. Tujuan yang hendak dicapai dalam  penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran pelaksanaan promosi serta untuk mengetahui pengaruh promosi dengan volume penjualan dengan melalui bauran promosi yaitu, hubungan masyarakat, periklanan, promosi penjualan, penjualan perorangan, penjualan langsung. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kuatitatif yang menggunakan metode survei. Lokasi penelitian dilakukan secara sengaja berdasarkan pertimbangan bahwa di Desa Lawangan Daya ini merupakan tempat Kantor Pemasaran Rokok CV. Ayunda Permata Sejahtera. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini kuisioner dan skala likert. Responden dalam penelian ini berjumlah 30. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan variabel-variabel yang berpengaruh yaitu variabel periklanan yang memiliki nilai t hitung>t tabel   (2,495>1,69), promosi penjualan memiliki nilai t hitung>t tabel(1,714>1,69), penjualan langsung memiliki nillai t hitung>t tabel (3,598>1,69). Dari ke lima variabel yang digunakan ada tiga variabel yang berpengaruh yang memiliki pengaruh nyata terhadap peningkatan penjualan
A Decision-Making Framework for Sustainable Highway Restaurant Site Selection: AHP-TOPSIS Approach based on the Fuzzy Numbers
Authors:   Department of Basic Science and Humanities, Greater Kolkata College of Engineering & Management, West Bengal, India, Biswas Aditi , Gazi Kamal Hossain ,   Department of Applied Mathematics, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, India, Sankar Prasad Mondal ,   Department of Applied Mathematics, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, India, Ghosh Arijit ,   Department of Mathematics, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata 700016, India
Published: August 2024

This research work indicates the site selection problem for a restaurant beside the highway. It is really challenging as well as demanding work. It mainly depends on the cost of the selected location, transportation, parking facility, hygienic atmosphere, distance from the city, etc. In this paper, the proposed site selection problem is constructed and solved by using a fuzzy MUlti-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) process. The two methods of MCDM, that we use here namely the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) for calculate criteria weight and rank the proposed restaurant locations, respectively. Multiple decision makers (DMs) opinions are considered for data collection and Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers (TrFNs) are taken as uncertainty tools to deal with uncertainty. Finally, we perform the sensitivity and comparative analysis performed to verify the system's vagueness and flexibility.
Text speaks louder: Insights into Personality from Natural Language Processing
Authors: Saeteros David , Gallardo-Pujol David , Ortiz-Martínez Daniel
Published: August 2024

In recent years, advancements in natural language processing (NLP) have enabled new approaches to personality assessment. This article presents an interdisciplinary investigation that leverages explainable AI techniques, particularly Integrated Gradients, to scrutinize NLP models' decision-making processes in personality assessment and verify their alignment with established personality theories. We compare the effectiveness of typological (MBTI) and dimensional (Big Five) models, utilizing the Essays and MBTI datasets. Our methodology applies log-odds ratio with Informative Dirichlet Prior (IDP) and fine-tuned transformer-based models (BERT and RoBERTa) to classify personality traits from textual data. Our results demonstrate moderate to high accuracy in personality prediction, with NLP models effectively identifying personality signals in text in line with previous studies. Our findings reveal theory-coherent patterns in language use associated with different personality traits, while highlighting important biases in the MBTI dataset that yielded less robust results. The study underscores the potential of NLP in enhancing personality psychology and emphasizes the need for further interdisciplinary research to fully realize the capabilities of these transparent technologies.
Intergroup Aversion, National Unity, and Political Behavior: A Measure of Public Opinion
Authors: Corona Joshua
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the relationship between intergroup avoidance--the tendency of individuals to avoid interacting with those from different social groups--and perceptions of political unity in the United States. It utilizes a single-item measure to explore how demographic and sociopolitical factors, including race, gender, education, income, and political behavior, influence public opinion on the impact of social aversion on national cohesion. The findings reveal that intergroup aversion is not merely a social phenomenon but a deeply political one, with significant associations between political behaviors and concerns about social divisions. The study also highlights the importance of intersectionality, showing that individuals with non-binary gender identities and those from various racial groups are particularly sensitive to the effects of intergroup aversion. These insights suggest that addressing social aversion requires a nuanced understanding of how these identities intersect to shape political perceptions and behaviors. The results provide a foundation for future research aimed at developing targeted interventions to bridge social and political divides in an increasingly polarized society. Through this preliminary exploration, the study contributes to ongoing scholarly discussions about the complex dynamics of identity, public opinion, and political behavior in contemporary democracies.
ServerFi : A New Symbiotic Relationship Between Games And Players
Authors: Shetty Pavun
Published: August 2024

Blockchain-based games have introduced novel economic models that blend traditional gaming with decentralized ownership and financial incentives, leading to the rapid emergence of the GameFi sector. However, despite their innovative appeal, these games face significant challenges, particularly in terms of market stability, player retention, and the sustainability of token value. This paper explores the evolution of blockchain games and identifies key shortcomings in current tokenomics models using entropy increase theory. We propose two new models—ServerFi, which emphasizes Privatization through Asset Synthesis, and a model focused on Continuous Rewards for High-Retention Players. These models are formalized into mathematical frameworks and validated through group behavior simulation experiments. Our findings indicate that the ServerFi is particularly effective in maintaining player engagement and ensuring the long-term viability of the gaming ecosystem, offering a promising direction for future blockchain game development.
3-DOF Simulation of Hypothetical Crew Vehicle Launch into Low Mars Orbit
Authors: Etkin Oz
Published: August 2024

A major challenge in space exploration has been the return of a vehicle from the surface of Mars to Earth. This problem has proven to be quite difficult, with current plans to return small rock samples turning out to be too expensive and time consuming[1]. If humans are ever to explore the surface of the red planet, a practical way to launch a crew from the surface of Mars into an orbit from which they can continue their return journey to Earth must be developed. This simulation is intended to explore the requirements for such a mission.
Psychological well-being and the reversal of childhood overweight and obesity in the UK: a longitudinal national cohort study
Authors: Putra I Gusti Ngurah Edi , Daly Michael , Robinson Eric
Published: August 2024

Objective: To examine the prospective association between psychological well-being and overweight and obesity reversal.Methods: We analysed data of UK children with overweight or obesity at ages 11 (n=4,556), 14 (n=3,791) (baselines), and 17 (follow-up). Psychological well-being related measures were characterised into indexes of caregiver-reported child mental health and child-reported psychosocial well-being (a higher score indicated better mental health or psychosocial well-being). Weight changes were presented as reversal vs. persistence of overweight or obesity and residualised change body mass index (BMI) z-scores. Data were analysed using regression analysis.Results: Better child mental health and psychosocial well-being at age 11 were independently associated with increased odds of reversal vs. persistence (OR=1.16; 95%CI=1.03,1.29; and OR=1.29; 95%CI=1.15,1.44; respectively) and decreased BMI z-scores (β=-0.08, 95%CI=-0.13,-0.03; and β=-0.07, 95%CI=-0.11,-0.03; respectively) to age 17. However, neither were associated with weight changes when measured at age 14. Analyses between psychological well-being related measures and timing of measures indicated that psychological well-being related measures were more likely to prospectively predict weight changes when measured at age 11 versus age 14.Conclusions: Better psychological well-being at age 11 is a prognostic factor that may be associated with an increased likelihood of reversing childhood overweight and obesity by age 17.
U.S. and Canadian Higher Education Protests and University and Police Responses, 2012-2018
Authors: Berrey Ellen , Hanna Alex , Bass Kristen , Kim Nathan
Published: August 2024

The authors describe protest patterns at U.S. and Canadian universities in the 2010s. The research draws on a new dataset, the Higher Ed Protest Event Dataset, which combines machine learning and sociological hand coding of 16,069 campus newspaper articles. The sample consists of 5,553 higher ed protests involving 584 universities and colleges between 2012 and 2018. The dataset also includes university and police responses to a subset of protests. The authors find that protest frequency is patterned by the academic calendar. The top issue in both U.S. and Canadian higher education protests was university administration and governance. The comparative analysis reveals distinctive patterns in other issues raised and protest intensity. In the United States, the periods of greatest protest activity were waves of mass mobilization across the country on often racialized issues with a national dimension: racist police violence, racially hostile campus climates, and Donald Trump’s presidency. In Canada, protest activity was most intense during provincial or local campaigns led by formal student organizations and unions on issues of economic security: public tuition, austerity, and labor conditions. Across both countries, university administrations and police usually avoided extensive intervention during protests. The findings contribute to social movements research through methodological innovations and new empirical insights on movements in higher education.
Development and Integration of Models for Teaching Ram Breeding Soundness Examinations in Veterinary Education
Authors: Flay Kate J. , Cheung Ruby L.Y. , Parkes Rebecca S.V. , Fitch Gareth L. , Sousa Santiago Alonso , Wu Jannie , Taylor Susanna N.
Published: August 2024

Proficiency with ram breeding soundness examinations requires competency with palpation, a skill that can be difficult to teach and assess. There are limited small ruminant clinical skills models available, despite the advantages they offer in veterinary education. We developed reusable models for teaching ram breeding soundness examinations, focusing on scrotal assessment and palpation. Then we integrated these models into a practical session where multiple clinical aspects were included. We created anatomically normal (“sound”) testes using 3D modeling software before editing these to display common abnormalities (“unsound” testes). Then, we 3D printed two-part molds and cast the silicone testes. Testes were inserted into siliconized, lubricated stockings facilitating free movement during palpation. Scrotal sacs were sewn from polar fleece and suspended to mimic natural orientation in a live, standing ram. As well as for scheduled classes, we used the models as a station in our course's Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessment. Our models offer advantages in the veterinary education context. Their relatively low cost and durability facilitates their classification as “open access” within our skills lab for student deliberate practice outside scheduled classes. They provide a uniform student learning experience that does not rely on live animals or clinical case load and aligns with best-practice recommendations from accrediting bodies. Student engagement and OSCE outcomes were good, but going forward it would be ideal to collaborate with a program that uses live rams for teaching and assessing this skill to directly examine the impact of our models on confidence and competence.
NavigateMe : An In-Building Navigation Application
Authors: Mohammed Siti Asma , Ahmad Nasaruddin Nor Asyikin , Ruzaidi Nur Airin Faqihah
Published: August 2024

For some people to reach their destination and complete their daily tasks, navigation systems serve as an aid, a tool, or an assistance. Currently, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) lacks an in-building navigation system that could assist users, particularly new students, in finding their way to the location of their choice. This paper has two goals. This study first examines the current campus navigation systems and the relevant research article. Second, this work suggests a mobile navigation system that facilitates user navigation within Kuliyyah of Information and Communication Technology (KICT) facilities. Methods used to build the application were according to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The suggested navigation application, NavigateMe, helps users navigate within buildings by providing sequential instructions and images of landmarks along the route. It stands out for being usable even in the event of sporadic internet connectivity. In conclusion, visitors and the IIUM community, particularly the new students of KICT, will benefit from an in-building navigation application like NavigateMe to effortlessly reach their destination.
أثر التوجه الريادي على الأداء المؤسسي في الشركات الربحية دراسة حالة: عينة من الشركات الربحية في السودان
Authors: الخضر الشيخ محمد , خالد وليد الطيب , قربع رضوان عبدالمجيد , سليمان أحمد محمد
Published: August 2024

الأهداف: تناولت الدراسة أثر التوجه الريادي على الأداء المؤسسي على عينة مختارة من الشركات الربحية في السودان، وقد هدفت الدراسة لقياس أثر التوجه الريادي على الأداء المؤسسي في هذه الشركات وما مدى تطبيق التوجه الريادي ماهي عناصر التوجه الريادي الأكثر تأثيرًا على الأداء المؤسسي في هذه الشركات. المنهجية: استخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي والتعليلي العاملي الاستكشافي وتحليل الانحدار المتعدد لإختبار العينة غير الاحتمالية، وتم توزيع (200) استبانة على عينة الدراسة وتم استرداد (189) استبانه وبلغت نسبتها (94،5 %). النتائج: توصلت الدراسة إلى أن هنالك أثر للتوجه الريادي على الأداء المؤسسي في عينة الدراسة، وأن هنالك علاقة إيجابية في معظم أبعاد التوجه الريادي وأبعاد الأداء المؤسسي. الخلاصة: أوصت الدراسة بضرورة الاهتمام بالتوجه الريادي لما له من دور فعال على الأداء المؤسسي أولًا ومن ثم إنجاز الأعمال بالكفاءة والفاعلية المطلوبة.
The impact of nutrition on people's cognitive development
Authors: Penchyna Nieto Maria Regina
Published: August 2024

Background: Adequate nutrition of the brain maintains the structural and functional integrity of the brain and nervous tissue, which improves cognitive ability, improving the relationships we have every day and, above all, preventing cognitive deterioration associated with aging.
Assessment of Proximate and Biomass Composition of Cori Fibre for Potential Industrial Application
Authors: E. Esonu Chimdi
Published: August 2024

Background: The versatile nature of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) husk fibres, known as Cori fibres, makes them suitable for various industrial applications. This study aims to assess the biomass composition of Cori fibres to explore their potential in industrial applications. Materials and Methods: Coconut husks were procured from Ihiagwa market, Owerri, Nigeria, and processed to obtain Cori fibres. The fibres were cleaned, dried, and weighed. A comprehensive proximate analysis was performed, including moisture content (ASTM E1756-08), ash content, carbon content, crude fibre, crude fat, and crude protein (Kjeldahl method). Biomass characteristics such as pectin, amylopectin, cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose contents were also determined using standard methodologies. Results: The proximate analysis revealed the following composition of Cori fibres: moisture content (7.43 ± 0.33%), carbohydrate content (71.85 ± 0.25%), ash content (3.15 ± 0.13%), crude fibre (1.39 ± 0.40%), protein content (11.15 ± 0.60%), and crude fat (5.02 ± 0.35%). Biomass characteristics included water absorption capacity (51.51 ± 3.23%), density (0.93 ± 0.03 g/ml), cellulose (9.42 ± 0.12%), hemicellulose (20.77 ± 0.19%), lignin (10.92 ± 0.09%), and pectin (9.74 ± 0.10 mg/kg). Conclusion: The detailed composition analysis of Cori fibres suggests their significant potential for various industrial applications, particularly in areas where fibre strength, absorbency, and density are critical.
Функціональна репрезентація еліптичних речень у мовленні української преси початку ХХІ ст.
Authors: Завальнюк Інна
Published: August 2024

The most typical tendencies and peculiarities of the function of ellyptical sentences in the language of the Ukrainian press in the beginning of XXI c. are analysed, pointed on refreshment of their structure and semantics, examined their main stylistic functions that are employed in the context and in the titles of the complexes of modern Ukrainian newspapers.
Cadmium(II) Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on Iodine-Substituted Terephthalic Acid Derivatives and 1,1'-(1,4-Butanediyl)-bis-imidazole
Authors: Bondarenko M. A. , Zaguzin A. S. , Abramov P. A. , Korol’kov I. V. , Zherebtsov D. A. , Fedin V. P. , Adonin S. A.
Published: August 2024

Two metal-organic frameworks based on Cd(II) and 2-iodo-(2-I-Bdc) and 2,5-diodo-(2,5-I-Bdc)terephthalate were obtained: {[Cd(2-I-Bdc)(Bbi)]} (I) and {[Cd2(2,5-I-Bdc)2(DMF)2(Bbi)]} (II) (Bbi = 1,1'-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(imidazole)). The structures of both complexes were established by X-ray diffraction (CCDC no. 2258217 (I) and 2257566 (II)).
The Chinese Factor in Relations between the USA and India: Dynamics and Prospects
Authors: Uyanaev S. V.
Published: August 2024

The “China factor” is a rare item in the official agenda of the interstate dialogue between the United States and India. Nevertheless, the influence of Chinese policies on the nature of US-India relations is widely recognized not only at the expert level but also on the political sidelines, particularly in the United States. The “China factor” is not the only motive for the rapprochement between Washington and New Delhi, but its role is quite stable. This article makes an attempt to trace the dynamics of the Chinese factor in American-Indian relations from the beginning of this century when the accelerated strengthening of bilateral ties has started. The author examines the interdependence between the intensity of the US-India dialogue and the nature of the relations of each of the two countries with the rapidly developing PRC. Some scenario forecasts have been formulated.
Evolution of the Balance of Power in Northeast Asia: Implications for Regional Status Quo
Authors: KIM En Un
Published: August 2024

The article examines the influence of the balance of power on the status quo existing around the Korean Peninsula in Northeast Asia since the summer of 1953. The status quo that emerged then still exists. On July 27, 1953, an Agreement was signed on a temporary truce in the Korean war, signed on the part of the DPRK by the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army, Marshal of the DPRK Kim Il Sung and the Commander of the Chinese People's Volunteers, General of the People's Liberation Army of China, General Peng De Huai, and on the part of the "UN troops "American General A. Clark. The Republic of Korea, a participant in that war, did not sign the Armistice Agreement either then or subsequently. The signatories of the Armistice Agreement represented their states and agreed to sign it because they understood the impossibility of victory in the Korean War due to the generally equal strength of the warring parties. It reflected the balance of power that had developed in the region by that time. Since then, there have been repeated attempts to somehow change it, on the one hand, and to keep it unchanged, on the other. Both supporters of changing the status quo and opponents of such a measure had their own reasons. This issue is especially acute now due to the significant change in the balance of power in the region to date.
The Role of the U.S. in Settlement of the Territorial Disputes of East Asia
Authors: Bae Bumki
Published: August 2024

The article considers the possibility of escalation of territorial disputes in East Asia due to US intervention. The role of the U.S. is to not contribute to the resolution of these problems, but, on the contrary, to exacerbate them based on its interests. This is manifested, in particular, in their intervention in the maritime disputes in the East and South China Seas and their support for Japan's claims to part of Russia's territory. Usually, the US supports the position of a more significant ally, for example, supporting Japan in territorial disputes with South Korea. The U.S. and China are the main players in territorial disputes in Northeast Asia, with the U.S. seeking to draw other countries into its military-political alliances, while China avoids involving other players in solving these problems. This demonstrates the destructive role of the United States in the issue of territorial problems in East Asia.
On the DPRK-US Relations
Authors: Zhebin Alexander Z.
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes the state and prospects of relations between the DPRK and the United States in the context of statements made in the spring of 2024 by the staff of the administration of J. Biden. They said the United States is ready to start a dialogue with the DPRK "on a wide range of issues", "without any conditions" and consider some "intermediate steps" towards the complete denuclearization of the DPRK. However, the US practical measures indicate that these "advances" are of a propaganda nature. It is unlikely that agreements with the DPRK on the nuclear issue and other issues of bilateral relations will be reached before the US presidential elections.