bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bridging Linguistic Divides: Rule-Based Marathi to Gujarati Text Translator (Part-I)
Authors: Sakshi Pawar  , Rushikesh Katole  , Prof. Kirti Randhe  , Milind Ankleshwar
Published: November 2023

In our increasingly interconnected world, language diversity poses formidable challenges to effective communication and access to information. These challenges are particularly pronounced in culturally rich and linguistically diverse societies, such as India. This research paper presents an in-depth exploration of the development of a rule-based Marathi to Gujarati Text Translator, project sponsored by Mass Technologies. The primary objective of this project is to mitigate the language barriers that hinder effective communication and limit access to information. Through the application of rule-based Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, this translator aims to provide accurate and contextually relevant translations. This paper emphasizes the alignment of the project’s objectives with Mass Technologies’ organizational missions, which prioritize effective communication, cultural exchange, accessibility, and support for diverse societies. The paper delves into the intricacies of the project, including its goals, methodology, system requirements, future steps, risk management strategies, and its potential impact on society.
Seminal Plasma Bisphenol A Concentrations Among Men with Secondary and Primary Infertility
Authors: Emokpae Mathias , Obialor Juliet , Emokpae Loveth
Published: November 2023

Background: The declining trend of male infertility have been attributed to some factors including environmental, lifestyle behaviors, and dietary habits. Bisphenol A (BPA) which is preponderance in the environment and in various products frequently used has been implicated in male infertility. It is not known whether the seminal fluid BPA concentrations differ among men with primary infertility and secondary infertility. This study was aimed at determining the seminal plasma BPA concentrations among men with secondary infertility and primary infertility and to associated their levels with duration of infertility. Materials and Methods: This was a cross‑sectional study of 145 men clinically diagnosed with primary infertility (n=80) and secondary infertility (n=65), and men with proven fertility (n=60) as controls. Semen analysis was done manually according World Health Organization guidelines and seminal plasma BPA was assayed using an Elisa kit. Chi square and Student’s t-test were used to analyze continuous data and discrete variables respectively. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to determine the association between seminal plasma BPA and duration of infertility, and a p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The seminal plasma BPA was significantly higher (p<0.001) among subjects with secondary infertility than those with primary infertility. Sperm count, total motility, progressive motility and normal morphology were lower among secondary infertility than primary infertility, but the mean differences were not significant (p>0.05) except viability which was significantly higher among primary infertility than secondary infertility (p<0.05). The multiple regression model indicates that, the ages of men (OR=3.26 95% CI 2.23-7.26) was independently associated with BPA concentrations among secondary infertility. The finding of higher BPA concentrations in seminal plasma of men with secondary infertility than primary infertility may be associated with age and not duration of marriage.
Obi streicht Stellen und baut im Vertrieb um
Authors: Schulz Hans-Jürgen , Hofmann Janine
Published: November 2023

Obi baut abermals 150 Stellen in den beiden Zentralen ab und will so doppelte Strukturen reduzieren. Zudem stellt der Händler das Vertriebsteam neu auf. Umsatz und Rendite des Baumarktkonzerns sind unter Druck.
Energy- und Sportdrinks halten Branche auf Trab
Authors: Brück Mario
Published: November 2023

Alkoholfreie Getränke verlieren seit Jahresbeginn deutlich Menge. Nur Energy- und Sportdrinks wachsen. Die Krombacher Braugruppe will den Boom nutzen.
Huel will den Markt der Trinkmahlzeiten aufmischen
Authors: Adelhardt Andrea
Published: November 2023

Die Dynamik im stark wachsenden Marktsegment für Trinkmahlzeiten ruft den ausländischen Wettbewerb auf den Plan. Der britische Anbieter Huel verspricht sich viel vom deutschen Markt und steigt mit vier Drinks ein.
Tinema leistet sich gleich drei Marken
Authors: Murmann Christoph
Published: November 2023

Tinema, früher Krone Fisch, rechnet vorerst mit rückläufigen oder bestenfalls stagnierenden Absatzmengen für Räucherlachs. Der Marktführer selbst wächst jedoch und zielt mit gleich drei eigenen Marken auf fast alle Preisklassen und Zielgruppen.
„Für Wandel ist es selten zu spät“
Authors: Nissen Madeleine
Published: November 2023

Von A wie Apps bis Generation Z – bei dem Kongress des 65. Goldenen Zuckerhuts kam kein aktuelles Thema zu kurz. Dabei gab es manch überraschende Einsicht. Madeleine Nissen
Backstationen stark wie nie zuvor
Authors: Krost Heidrun
Published: November 2023

SB-Backstationen sind zurück und stärker denn je. Sie punkten auch mit praller Vielfalt, mit Feingebäck, italienischen Spezialitäten und regionalen Backwaren.
dm testet halbautonome Fahrerassistenzlösung im Lkw
Authors: Bökamp Lena
Published: November 2023

dm nähert sich dem Thema autonomes Fahren an: Der Drogeriehändler testet im kommenden Jahr einen Lkw mit einer semi-autonomen Fahrerassistenzlösung und will in der Praxis deren Potenzial für die Logistik ausloten.
Vegetarier und Veganer auf dem Vormarsch
Authors: Nusser Bernd , Hübner Marco , Rentz Ingo
Published: November 2023

Die Bundesbürger haben großes Interesse an vegetarischer Ernährung und Ersatzprodukten, so eine repräsentative, vom Sinus-Institut und Yougov durchgeführte Umfrage. Noch sind die Fleisch- und Fischesser jedoch in der Mehrzahl. Auch GfK-Erhebungen zufolge haben sich vegane Alternativprodukte bei den Konsumenten etabliert.
Kri Kri visiert 200 Millionen Euro Umsatz an
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: November 2023

Mehr als die Hälfte des Umsatzes erwirtschaftet der Milchverarbeiter Kri Kri im Export-Geschäft. Authentisch griechischer Joghurt ist hier der Topseller.
Dodoni trotzt dem Kostendruck
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: November 2023

Milchpreise auf Allzeithoch wirken sich auf das Geschäft aus. Doch Dodoni hält mit fortlaufender Modernisierung der Betriebe und der Erweiterung des Sortiments Kurs.
Internationaler denn je
Authors: Deininger Olaf
Published: November 2023

Hannover. Euphorie, Wiedersehensfreude, noch nie dagewesene Internationalität und chaotische Verkehrsverhältnisse prägen die Agritechnica.
Mehrheit für neue Züchtungstechniken
Authors: Mönch Axel , Pehl Patrick
Published: November 2023

Neue genomische Techniken (NGT) sind keine Gentechnik, betonen die Befürworter der neuen Züchtungsmethoden. Deshalb sollen die bisher für GVO vorgeschriebenen
aufwendigen Zulassungsverfahren und Kennzeichnungsregeln entfallen. In Brüssel ist man sich einig, dass der Weg für die raschen und gezielten Eingriffe in die DNA frei gemacht werden muss, und zwar so bald wie möglich.
Hilfe für besorgte Landwirte
Authors: Brust Martin
Published: November 2023

Gersfeld/Rhön. Für Krisen gibt es viele Auslöser auf dem Hof und im bäuerlichen Alltag. Hinzu kommen aktuelle Herausforderungen – und im Hintergrund steht der Wandel der Landwirtschaft. Da kann einem angst und bange werden. Sozioökonomische Beratung zeigt einen Ausweg auf.
Das beste Stück kommt von Down Under
Authors: Roemer Sybille
Published: November 2023

AMSTERDAM. Das „Grain-fed Wagyu Black Angus Cross Sirloin“ des australischen Rinderzüchters Jack’s Creek ist das beste Steak der Welt, das beste Steak Ozeaniens und das beste Sirloin.
Effects of Supplementation Substances on Survival Rate of Lutraria Rhynchaena During Seed Transportation
Authors: Thao Ngo Thi Thu , Nha Le Quang , Khoa Tran Nguyen Duy , Nam Tran Nguyen Hai
Published: November 2023

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Chaetoceros algae and other substances (glucose, active char coal and Oxygen balls) on the survival rate of otter clam Lutraria rhynchaena during transportation and after 20 stocking days. Juvenile clams were packed in nylon bags (2 L of seawater 30‰) with the density of 300 ind./L and preserved during 24 hours at stable temperature of 25oC. Results showed that total ammonium concentration increased abruptly after 24 hours in the treatments without supplements. Adding glucose and Oxygen tablets resulted in higher algal clearance rate of otter clams (70.4 – 75.0%), these levels were significantly higher than those from others (p<0.05). Survival rates of otter clams in active charcoal (83.3%) or Oxygen tablets (83.3%) were significantly higher than in only algae (74.4%) or glucose (71.7%). Although there was not significant difference but after 20 days of rearing otter clams which were preserved with glucose showing the higher results in survival rate (78.9%) and total weight (0.23g). Our findings indicated the ability to supply Chaetoceros algae together either glucose, active charcoal or Oxygen tablets during long transportation to improve the survival rate of otter clams.
Determining the Professional Development Needs of Primary School Teachers Working in Science and Art Centers
Authors: ÖNTAŞ Turgay , ÇARIKÇI Seda , ARKAN SEZGİN Kader
Published: November 2023

Science and Art Centers (SACs) are educational institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education that focus on the education of gifted individuals. In SACs, primary school teachers are responsible for implementing specialized and enriched curricula designed for gifted students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. The professional development needs of primary school teachers at SACs differ from those in regular primary schools.. However, it is essential for teachers to continue their professional development throughout their tenure and actively participate in in-service training activities. Recognizing the significance of continuous professional development in the teaching profession, this study aims to identify the areas where primary school teachers at SACs require professional development and provide recommendations for incorporating these needs into future professional development activities. The research data for this study were collected using the Classical Delphi Technique. Academicians working in the field of Classroom Education or Special abilities, who conduct research on gifted individuals, and primary school teachers who work with gifted students participated in this data collection process. The data obtained were analyzed through descriptive analysis and content analysis. The study revealed that primary school teachers working at SACs require professional development training in various content areas, including recognizing gifted students, understanding relevant legislation, implementing enriched and differentiated education for gifted individuals, exploring education-teaching models, and fostering family involvement in the educational process. Based on these identified needs, it is strongly recommended that policy makers develop and implement professional development programs specifically tailored to primary school teachers employed at SACs.
Investigation of total aflatoxin in nuts and dried fruits and consumption habits during pregnancy in Türkiye
Authors: Aktaç Şule , Korkmaz Serol , Omurtag Korkmaz Burcu İrem , Ceylan Tuğçe , Çöpür Beyzanur , Güzey Meltem Nur
Published: November 2023

Background: During pregnancy, adequate energy, nutrient intake, and food safety are important. Aims: This study aimed to examine the presence of aflatoxin, which has toxigenic properties, in nuts and dried fruits consumed during pregnancy. Subjects and Methods: Forty-five pregnant women living in Istanbul and Balikesir cities provinces, who were selected using the convenience sampling method, were applied face-to-face interview method on their attitudes and behaviors regarding their preferences for consuming nuts and dried fruits and storage conditions between February and April 2022. For aflatoxin analysis, the samples were taken from the nuts and dried fruits consumed by the pregnant women. The total aflatoxin content in the samples was analyzed by the ELISA method with a quantitative aflatoxin high-sensitivity test kit. Results: The most commonly consumed nuts by pregnant women during pregnancy; were walnuts and hazelnuts, respectively. It was determined that pregnant women buy nuts and dried fruits first from the nut shop and second from the market. Regarding storage preferences, it was seen that the participants mostly stored the nuts in the closed kitchen cabinet or refrigerator cabinet. For the storage material preferences, glass, porcelain, and packaging were preferred. For aflatoxin results, no detectable level of aflatoxin was found in 35 samples, and the presence of aflatoxin in 3 samples (1.43 ppb, 1.523 ppb, and 1.804 ppb, respectively) was detected. Conclusion: Nuts and dried fruit consumption preferences of pregnant women differed according to the products. No aflatoxin was found in the nuts and dried fruits at a level that could threaten the health of pregnant women.

Keywords: Aflatoxin, Nuts, Dried Fruits, Pregnancy, ELISA method
Adoption of Agroforestry as a Climate Smart Agriculture Practice among Smallholder Farmers in Kakamega County, Kenya
Authors: Ndung'u Simon , Ogemah Vitalis , Thiga Moses , Wandahwa Philip
Published: November 2023

Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies help guide actions needed to transform and reorient agricultural systems to effectively support development and ensure food security by increasing farmers’ resilience to climate change. Agroforestry has been vouched for as one of the best CSAs because it provides ecosystem services such as water quality enhancement and prevents land degradation. This study sought to establish and document the adoption of agroforestry as a CSA practice among smallholder farmers in Kakamega County. Stratified sampling was used to select six sub-counties to represent the county's various agroecological zones and regions for the research sample. A combination of purposive and snowball sampling was used to select 428 smallholder CSA farmers, of whom 376 (87.9%) were practicing agroforestry. Primary data was collected using interview guides developed through the Kobo Collect application. Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) statistical packages were used to process and analyze the data. This study found that wood fuel was the main source of energy for 73% of the smallholder agroforestry farmers, followed by solar energy devices (12%), charcoal (7%), electricity (6%), and kerosene (2%). Grevillea Robusta was the most widely preferred agroforestry tree variety, adopted by 91.8% of agroforestry smallholder farmers, followed by fruit trees (73.4%), blue gums (67.3%), Cyprus (34.0%), and Calliandra (37.5%). Fodder tree types such as Sesbania and Casuarina were adopted by 30.9% and 23.9% of the smallholder agroforestry farmers, respectively. This study recommends the integration of agroforestry into farming systems by incentivizing farmers through programs like tree planting, free seedlings, and farm competitions. School agricultural clubs, such as 4K clubs for primary schools and Young Farmers Clubs for secondary schools, could be motivated and supported to use school gardens for food and fruit tree production. This study also recommends the promotion of modern stoves (maendeleo jikos), which use less wood fuel, are more efficient in cooking, and also reduce GHG emissions.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERTANYA SISWA DENGAN POLA BERJENJANG DALAM PEMBELAJARAN PPKn DI KELAS IX MTs. NEGERI GRESIK
Authors: SUWADI SUWADI
Published: November 2023

This research aims to improve students' questioning skills using a tiered pattern in PPKn learning in class IX MTs. Gresik Country. To reveal data related to the problem above, the author took the research location at MTs. Gresik State which is a place to teach writers, especially in Class IX A, Odd Semester. This research includes three activity cycles, namely first action, second and third action and each action is followed by observation and reflection. After testing the hypothesis, it turned out to be true that the tiered training pattern, namely written practice, practice formulating and reading questions from concepts, and practice asking questions without reading concepts, was able to improve students' questioning skills. This can be proven by changes in the scores obtained for each: action, the first action had the highest score of 6.0 from nine students, in the second action the highest score was 6 obtained by eighteen students with a percentage of 86.0%, while in the third action the score was the highest. 8 obtained 12 students with a percentage of 57 or above the passing standard, namely 6.0 from 21 students in Class IX A MTs. Gresik Country.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan bertanya siswa dengan pola berjenjang dalam pembelajaran PPKn di kelas IX MTs. Negeri Gresik. Untuk mengungkapkan data sehubungan dengan masalah di atas, maka penulis mengambil lokasi penelitian pada MTs. Negeri Gresik yang merupakan tempat mengajar penulis khususnya di Kelas IX A Semester Ganjil. Penelitian ini meliputi tiga siklus kegiatan yaitu tindakan pertama, tindakan kedua dan ketiga dan setiap tindakan diikuti observasi dan refleksi. Setelah dilakukan pengujian hipotesis ternyata benar bahwa pola latihan berjenjang yaitu latihan secara tertulis, latihan merumuskan dan membaca pertanyaan dari konsep, serta latihan mengajukan pertanyaan tanpa membaca konsep, mampu meningkatkan kemampuan bertanya siswa. Hal ini dapat dibuktikan dengan adanya perubahan skor perolehan setiap: tindakan, tindakan pertama skor tertinggi 6,0 dari sembilan orang siswa, pada tindakan kedua skor tertinggi 6 diperoleh delapan belas orang siswa dengan presentase 86,0%, sedangkan pada tindakan ketiga nilai yang tertinggi 8 diperoleh 12 orang siswa dengan presentase 57 atau di atas standar kelulusan yaitu 6,0 dari 21 orang siswa Kelas IX A MTs. Negeri Gresik.
IMPLEMENTASI MODEL COOPERATIVE LEARNING TIPE JIGSAW DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR FISIKA SISWA SMAN 2 MALINAU
Authors: PASINGGI MARTA MARAMPA
Published: November 2023

This research is classroom action research (PTK) with the implementation of a jigsaw type cooperative learning model in improving physics learning outcomes. The Jigsaw type cooperative learning model is a cooperative learning model where students study in small groups consisting of 4-6 people heterogeneously, working together, positively interdependent and responsible for the completeness of the part of the learning material that must be studied and delivered to group members. The problem to be solved is the low physics learning outcomes for class XI MIA at SMA Negeri 2 Malinau which involves 28 students. This research consists of 2 cycles, each cycle consisting of four stages, namely Planning, Implementation, Observation and Reflection. In the pre-cycle process, the percentage of student learning completeness was 35.71%, then after learning cycle 1 was implemented with the implementation of the Jigsaw Type Cooperative Learning model there was an increase in the percentage of learning completeness to 60.71%. And in cycle 2 they succeeded in achieving a significant percentage of completion of 85.71%. The results of the research show that there is an increase in students' physics learning outcomes as the Jigsaw Type Cooperative Learning model is implemented.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan implementasi model pembelajaran cooperative learning tipe jigsaw dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar fisika. Model pembelajaran cooperative learning tipe Jigsaw merupakan model pembelajaran kooperatif dengan siswa belajar dalam kelompok kecil terdiri dari 4-6 orang secara heterogen, bekerja bersama, saling bergantung positif dan bertanggung jawab atas ketuntasan bagian materi pembelajaran yang harus dipelajari dan disampaikan kepada anggota kelompok. Masalah yang hendak dipecahkan adalah rendahnya hasil belajar fisika kelas XI MIA di SMA Negeri 2 Malinau yang melibatkan 28 orang siswa. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 siklus, pada setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahapan, yaitu Perencanaan, Pelaksanaan, Observasi dan Refleksi. Pada proses prasiklus, persentase ketuntasan belajar siswa yaitu sebesar 35,71%, kemudian setelah dilaksanakan pembelajaran siklus 1 dengan penerapan model pembelajaran Cooperative Learning Tipe Jigsaw ada peningkatan persentase ketuntasan belajar menjadi 60,71%. Dan pada siklus 2 berhasil mencapai persentase ketuntasan yang signifikan sebesar 85,71%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar fisika siswa seiring diterapkannya model pembelajaran Cooperative Learning Tipe Jigsaw.
MENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS TEKS EKSPOSISI DENGAN MODEL MIND MAPPING PADA SISWA KELAS VIIIC MTSN 2 GUNUNGKIDUL
Authors: ISNAINI MUHAMMAD YUSUF
Published: November 2023

This research aims to improve expository text writing skills using the Mind Mapping approach for class VIIIC MTsN 2 Gunungkidul students. The hypothesis of this classroom action research is: learning using the Mind Mapping approach can improve the expository text writing skills of class VIIIC students. This research uses a classroom action research design. The subjects of this research were 32 students in class VIIIC MTsN 2 Gunungkidul. This research consists of two cycles, namely cycle I and cycle II. Data collection techniques use tests. The test consists of writing an expository text. The results obtained show that the writing skills of class VIIIC MTsN 2 Gunungkidul students have improved. The results of the pre-action test showed an average value of 59.37 and in cycle I an average value of 75.39 was obtained. This means an increase of 16.02 points. In cycle II, the class average was 82.61. This shows an increase from cycle I to cycle II of 7.22 points. So the increase that occurred from pre-action to cycle II was 23.24 points.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menulis teks eksposisi dengan pendekatan Mind Mapping pada siswa kelas VIIIC MTsN 2 Gunungkidul. Adapun hipotesis penelitian tindakan kelas ini adalah: pembelajaran menggunakan pendekatan Mind Mapping dapat meningkatkan keterampilan menulis teks eksposisi siswa kelas kelas VIIIC. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian tindakan kelas. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIIIC MTsN 2 Gunungkidul sebanyak 32 siswa. Penelitian ini terdiri atas dua siklus yaitu siklus I dan siklus II. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes. Tes berupa menulis teks eksposisi. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan keterampilan menulis siswa kelas VIIIC MTsN 2 Gunungkidul meningkat. Hasil tes pratindakan menunjukkan nilai rata-rata sebesar 59,37 dan pada siklus I diperoleh nilai rata-rata 75,39. Hal ini berarti terjadi peningkatan sebesar 16,02 poin . Pada siklus II diperoleh rata-rata kelas sebesar 82,61. Hal ini menunjukkan peningkatan dari siklus I ke siklus II sebesar 7,22 poin. Jadi peningkatan yang terjadi dari pratindakan sampai pada siklus II sebesar 23,24 poin.
INOVASI PEMBUATAN COOKIES DENGAN PENAMBAHAN KOL
Authors: HUDIAH ANDI , GAWARTI GAWARTI
Published: November 2023

This research is an experimental research aimed at finding out: 1) The process of making cookies with the addition of cabbage, 2) The panelists' acceptance of making cookies with the addition of cabbage. This research was carried out at the Family Welfare Education Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Makassar State University. The data collection methods used are documentation, score sheets and questionnaires. The data analysis techniques used are descriptive analysis, mean, anova difference test, and duncan test. The organoleptic test results consisted of 20 panelists with the research results showing that: 1) The process of making cookies with the addition of cabbage starts from preparing tools and ingredients, weighing the ingredients, mixing the ingredients, then mixing them until evenly distributed then molding and baking. 2) Panelists' acceptance of organoleptic tests on cookie products with the addition of cabbage. The best formula produced is the F2 product. Based on the results of the respondent's assessment, 95% accepted, 0% were neutral and 5% did not accept.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen bertujuan untuk mengetahui: 1) Proses pembuatan cookies dengan penambahan kol, 2) Penerimaan panelis terhadap pembuatan cookies dengan penambahan kol. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Labroratorium Pendidikan Kesejahteraan Keluarga Fakultas Teknik Universitas Negeri Makassar. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dokumentasi, score sheet, dan angket. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif, mean, uji beda anova, dan uji duncan. Hasil uji organoleptik terdiri dari 20 orang panelis dengan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Proses pembuatan cookies dengan penambahan kol dimulai dari persiapan alat dan bahan, penimbangan bahan, pencampuran bahan, lalu dimixer hingga merata lalu dicetak dan dioven. 2) Penerimaan panelis terhadap uji organoleptik pada produk cookies dengan penambahan kol formula terbaik yang dihasilkan adalah produk F2. Berdasarkan hasil penilaian responden 95% menerima, 0% netral dan 5% tidak terima.
PROTEÇÃO DA CRIANÇA NO ORDENAMENTO JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO FRENTE À PUBLICIDADE DE ALIMENTOS
Authors: Romano Neto Edis , Aciole Clarice Balarez , Rego Ihgor Jean
Published: November 2023

A publicidade de alimentos infantil tem experimentado um crescimento significativo nos últimos anos, exercendo influência sobre os hábitos alimentares das crianças e contribuindo para o aumento alarmante da obesidade infantil no Brasil. Este fenômeno já é reconhecido como grave problema nacional de saúde pública pelos Tribunais Superiores. Diante desse contexto, este artigo tem como objetivo principal avaliar a eficácia da legislação brasileira na proteção das crianças contra a publicidade de alimentos. Essa questão tem sido amplamente discutida no âmbito do direito do consumidor e em relação à saúde pública, devido ao crescente número de casos de obesidade infantil. A pesquisa proposta se baseia em uma análise de fontes bibliográficas, incluindo a legislação brasileira, jurisprudência, livros, revistas e outras fontes relevantes sobre o tema. Além disso, os documentos selecionados foram examinados utilizando o método dedutivo. Com base na análise realizada, conclui-se que o ordenamento jurídico brasileiro tem sido eficaz, mas ainda demanda o desenvolvimento de ferramentas adicionais para fortalecer a fiscalização da publicidade de alimentos direcionada às crianças.
UMA TESSITURA ACERCA DOS IMPACTOS DA REFORMA TRIBUTÁRIA NO ÂMBITO MUNICIPAL
Authors: Trigueiro Tainá Ribeiro , Santos Ramon Tomás , Silva Isadora Margarete Guimarães da
Published: November 2023

A reforma tributária sempre foi alvo de diversos debates na esfera política, econômica e social, a necessidade de reformular o sistema tributário brasileiro é algo que emerge a séculos, devido à complexidade desse sistema e sua alta carga. Salienta-se, que a reforma tributária tem como objetivo central simplificar e tornar mais eficaz e justa a forma como ocorre a arrecadação dos tributos. Assim sendo, este trabalho tem como escopo analisar os possíveis impactos da reforma tributária no que tange a receita na esfera municipal, deste modo, para nortear a construção desta pesquisa arquitetou-se como objetivo central analisar a importância da Reforma Tributária e os possíveis impactos gerados nos tributos municipais. Além disso, foram estabelecidos os seguintes objetivos específicos: 1. Apresentar a historicidade da Reforma Tributária no Brasil; 2. Investigar a importância da Reforma Tributária no cenário financeiro; 3. Analisar as principais alterações propostas na reforma tributária na esfera municipal e 4. Verificar os impactos da Reforma Tributária no âmbito municipal. Nesse sentido, foi empregada como metodologia a pesquisa bibliográfica a partir de uma abordagem qualitativa dos materiais coletados. Cabe dizer, que foram realizadas buscas em plataformas digitais como Google Acadêmico, Scielo, revistas eletrônicas que tratam de conteúdo jurídico, bibliotecas físicas e virtuais de universidades, sendo assim, foram coletados livros, revistas, artigos e monografias que abordam a temática. Em síntese, a reforma poderá gerar impactos nos municípios positivos tendo em vista maior autonomia, mas é necessário que sejam ajustados pontos na arrecadação e distribuição do ISS para que os municípios brasileiros não sejam impactados negativamente tais apontamentos foram elaborados a partir da coleta de informações por meio da pesquisa teórica e também dos diplomas legais que regem a temática abordada.
Marital Quality in Financial Anxiety: A Critical View of Theodore Dreiser’s The Financier
Authors: Haq Ayesha , Aurangzeb Sahibzada , Tami Rosmah
Published: November 2023

This article is an attempt to explore the extreme love for money that disturbs the feelings and emotional attachments of the protagonist in Theodore Dreiser’s The Financier. The desire of Frank Cowperwood for materialistic objects without aesthetic sense covers the whole events of the plot. The violation of religious values, social ethics and norms to become part of the upper class. He always remained busy in money making and business and several times changed houses to well-furnished and decorated houses to show his family a very prosperous and upper-class family. He shifted his family because he did not feel easy with those who were financially weak; they considered themselves as members of the upper class. Frank Cowperwood sacrificed relations; he married Lillian for money, but later on, he got interested in Aileen for money and sacrificed relations with Lillian for Aileen and Money. The whole novel is revolved around the concept of materialism. Values are ignored, Relationships are sacrificed, and the weak position of religion is only to gain financial success. Frank Cowperwood gained financial power, though he violated all social and religious values. The qualitative approach is applied in textual analysis with a Marxist lens for an oriented conclusion. This research is beneficial for literary people to explore the new dimensions of literary pieces.
Segmentation of Images Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Navigation Systems
Authors: Yeromina Nataliia , Udovovenko Serhii , Tiurina Valeriia , Boichenko Оleksii , Breus Pavlo , Onishchenko Yurii , Gnusov Yurii , Svitlychnyi Vitalii
Published: November 2023

The paper presents the results of the study of a two-stage procedure for selecting a reference object in the current image formed by a correlation-extreme system used for autonomous navigation of unmanned aerial vehicles. The aim of this paper is to theoretically evaluate the probability of selecting low-dimensional low-contrast objects in the segmented current image according to the proposed two-stage procedure. To achieve this goal, the problem of segmentation of images of the sighting surface and subsequent selection of the reference object in the presence of heterogeneous objects differing in brightness and area characteristics is solved. The most significant result is the justification of application of two-stage procedure of selection of the reference object in the current image by brightness and area parameters using the set thresholds. The significance of the obtained results consists in establishing the dependence of the probability of correct selection of the reference object on the noise level of the current images. It is shown that the probability of correct selection of the object in the image is a function of the threshold value and can be maximised by choosing its value. This approach allows to consider the influence of various factors leading to image noise on the quality of images formed by the navigation system. It is shown that when noise distorts more than 31% of the image pixels, the proposed two-stage procedure allows to ensure the selection of the reference object in the image with a probability not lower than 0.9.
The Influence of Previous Treatment of Wheat Straw from Bales on the Intensity of Biogas Outlet
Authors: Zablodskiy Mykola , Klendiy Petro , Shvorov Serhii , Trokhaniak Viktor , Dudar Oksana
Published: November 2023

The purpose of the research is the experimental determination of the effect of preliminary mechanical and additional magnetic treatment of wheat straw from bales on the intensity of biogas output. This goal is achieved by solving the following problems: determining the physical-chemical properties and component composition of winter wheat straw from packs; obtaining chopped straw by grinding on a laboratory grinder to a fraction of 5–25 mm in length; processing soaked straw in water in an extruder to form 15 pre-treatment samples; calculation the carbon-nitrogen ratio for mixture of straw of certain pretreatment option and inoculum; determination the specific energy intensity of the extrusion process; conducting fermentation experiments and studies of the biogas output process for 42 days for various options for pre-treatment of winter wheat straw from packs, in particular the option with the simultaneous action of constant magnetic field. The most important results of the research are: experimental proof of the effectiveness of the method of preliminary mechanical-magnetic treatment of winter wheat straw from bales in the production of biogas, which forms a synergetic effect; with a one-time extrusion of straw and treatment with constant magnetic field of 1.8 mT, the biogas output increases, which makes it possible to obtain the same amount of biogas as with 5-fold extrusion, but with energy costs for extrusion reduced by 4.28 times. At the same time, sufficient productivity of the biogas production process is maintained, the lag phase is reduced, and the biomethane output increases by approximately 5.5%. The significance of the obtained results is that the proposed approach to the formation of biogas technology with using mechanical-magnetic processing of wheat straw ensures the intensification of biogas output and an increase in the level of production.
Optimizing Electric Vehicle Charging with Moth Flame Control Algorithm of Boost-KY Converter
Authors: Gadekar Santosh Dinkar , Murali M.
Published: November 2023

Electric vehicles have assumed a prominent role in future transport system due to the diminishing availability and escalating costs of fossil fuels, coupled with growing concerns about the impact of global warming. The purpose of the work consists in addressing the pressing need for efficient and sustainable solutions in the realm of electric vehicles and renewable energy integration. The tasks solved in the article to achieve the given goal are the following: an improved Boost-KY converter has been introduced to counter the inherent limitation of low PV panel voltage output. This converter effectively mitigates voltage and current ripples, thereby ensuring a stable power supply for EV charging. Additionally, the Moth Flame Optimized Proportional Integral (MFO-PI) controller has been implemented to regulate converter operation, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in mitigating PV output unpredictability. MATLAB simulation is done to validate the proposed system's performance. The most important results are the achievement of impressive maximum efficiency of 96.21% and remarkably low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) value of 1.04%. The system maintains consistent voltage and current levels for PV panels and EV battery, ensuring dependable energy supply. The significance of the results obtained consists in their potential to revolutionize the intersection of renewable energy integration, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and sustainable transportation practices.The PV-based EV charging system not only reduces dependence on finite fossil fuel resources but also contributes to environmental preservation, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change. Furthermore, system adheres to stringent requirements of IEEE 519 standards, positioning it as a catalyst for the adoption of clean energy solutions within the future transport system. Keywords: PV system, electric vehicle, improved Boost-KY converter, Moth Flame optimized PI controller.
The Energy-Saving Control Criterion for Impact Crushing Machines
Authors: Chausov Sergiy , Sabo Andrii , Popova Iryna , Budko Vasily
Published: November 2023

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the use of a new criterion for controlling the grinding technological process to improve the use of electrical energy. The subject of the study is the process of using electrical energy in impact grinding machines. The set goal is achieved by solving the following problems: analyzing the energy of the grinding process, determining the parameters of raw materials and operating modes of the electric drive that affect the efficiency of electrical energy usage. Based on theoretical research, a mathematical model of energy consumption in grinding processes has been developed. Analytical studies of the resulting mathematical model showed the nonlinear extreme nature of the specific energy consumption of the grinding process with changing raw material parameters and operating modes. This creates the prerequisites both for using specific electrical energy costs as a control criterion and for the use a controlled electric drive to achieve maximum energy savings. The most important result is that the operating modes of grinding machines could be established by more efficient use of electrical energy. The significance of the work lies in the fact that by adapting the operating modes of the electric drive to the current parameters of the raw materials and the state of the equipment make possible to reduce the specific electrical energy consumption up to 15% and this is the basis for using a criterion based on specific costs in control systems for technological processes with grinding impact machines. For further application of the obtained results it is necessary to conduct experimental studies to confirm the increase in the efficiency of electrical energy use.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC STRESS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN LAHORE
Authors: Rabiya Safdar, Sana Javaid
Published: November 2023

This study aims to examine the relationship between academic stress and academic performance among undergraduate students enroll in public and private universities in Lahore. The study was quantitative research using a survey method. The Instrument of data collection was questionnaires while a stratified random sampling technique wasselected forthe study. Gather data was derived from the subset of 152 participants of undergraduate students from public and private universities in Lahore, with an equal participant of 76 students from both sectors and an equal distribution of 38 males and 38 females. Data were gathered from students in their fourth semester within the education department. The study was analyzing the data using descriptive statistical tools and SPSS software was used. This study results indicated that there was no significant correlation between academic stress and academic performance within the studied sample of 152 individuals. While a very weak negative correlation was observed. The independent samples t-test was used in Second hypothesis and reveal that there is not a meaningful distinction in academic stress levels among male and female undergraduate students. Additionally, this research was identifying the sources that ranging from a minimum of 63.00, representing 'Lack of concentration during studyhours,' to a maximum of 181.00, indicating 'Fear of failure' as the most stress-inducing factor. This study recommended that academic institutions focus on providing support and resources forall students, regardless of gender, to dealing with stress and managing it effectively
Tratto als Herausforderung für Analyse und Edition
Authors: Pasdzierny Matthias
Published: November 2023

Tratto
Abbildung 24: Überblicksdarstellung zum musikalischen Verlauf von Tratto
Authors: Marzillier Felix , Jana Ole
Published: November 2023

Abbildung aus: Felix Marzillier und Ole Jana, „Decrypting Tratto. Untersuchungen zu Bernd Alois Zimmermanns Komposition für elektronische Klänge in Form einer choreographischen Studie“, in: Studio 10. Beiträge der Bernd Alois Zimmermann-Gesamtausgabe 1 (2023), S. 15–82.
Abbildung 25: Tratto, Digitalisat des Kölner Tonbands, Spektrogramm des Gesamtverlaufs mit Visualisierung wichtiger musikalischen Strukturen
Authors: Marzillier Felix , Jana Ole
Published: November 2023

Abbildung aus: Felix Marzillier und Ole Jana, „Decrypting Tratto. Untersuchungen zu Bernd Alois Zimmermanns Komposition für elektronische Klänge in Form einer choreographischen Studie“, in: Studio 10. Beiträge der Bernd Alois Zimmermann-Gesamtausgabe 1 (2023), S. 15–82.
Abbildung 3: Tratto, Digitalisat des Kölner Tonbands, Spektrogramm des Gesamtverlaufs
Authors: Jana Ole
Published: November 2023

Abbildung aus: Felix Marzillier und Ole Jana, „Decrypting Tratto. Untersuchungen zu Bernd Alois Zimmermanns Komposition für elektronische Klänge in Form einer choreographischen Studie“, in: Studio 10. Beiträge der Bernd Alois Zimmermann-Gesamtausgabe 1 (2023), S. 15–82.
Abbildung 37: Tratto, Digitalisat des Kölner Tonbands, spektrographische Darstellung des Schlussklanges (Ausschnitt aus Spur 1)
Authors: Jana Ole
Published: November 2023

Abbildung aus: Felix Marzillier und Ole Jana, „Decrypting Tratto. Untersuchungen zu Bernd Alois Zimmermanns Komposition für elektronische Klänge in Form einer choreographischen Studie“, in: Studio 10. Beiträge der Bernd Alois Zimmermann-Gesamtausgabe 1 (2023), S. 15–82.
Abbildung 4: Tratto, Digitalisat des Kölner Tonbands, Spektrogramm des Schlussteils
Authors: Jana Ole
Published: November 2023

Abbildung aus: Felix Marzillier und Ole Jana, „Decrypting Tratto. Untersuchungen zu Bernd Alois Zimmermanns Komposition für elektronische Klänge in Form einer choreographischen Studie“, in: Studio 10. Beiträge der Bernd Alois Zimmermann-Gesamtausgabe 1 (2023), S. 15–82.
Surnames Derived from the Terminology of Iron Processing
Authors: Oanca Teodor
Published: November 2023

Iron processing on the territory of Romania has been known since the first half of the second millennium B.C. Iron represented the raw material for tool making. While practicing their handcraft as blacksmiths, these craftsmen’s vocabulary was enriched with words which designated the objects made, the tools used, details of the forms and ornamental motifs. Some words, part of the terminology of iron processing, have become nicknames associated to various persons. Those nicknames have become in time unofficial surnames, many of them later firmly acknowledge as surnames, as a result of the 1895 Name Law
Literary Life. Conceptual Delimitations
Authors: Plamadeala Ion
Published: November 2023

The article aims to delineate the most important meanings and referents of the concept of literary life, from a sociological, functional-historical and systematic perspective, in the context of the evolution of the idea of literature from the anhistorical formalism of New Criticism to the pragmatics of sociosemiotics, whose contributions have been used to support the thesis that the system of literature and literary life function as a dynamic succession of mediation.
The city of Chisinau in historical plans until World War II.Preliminary considerations
Authors: Ciocanu Sergius
Published: November 2023

Since the founding of the city in the middle of the 17th century to the middle of the 20th century, Chisinau benefited from several cartographic representations, important for understanding the formation and development of its urban structure. Among the particularly valuable city plans drawn up in the 19th century, we mention those from 1817 and 1834, which on the one hand document the pre-imperial part of the town, and on the other hand present the plan for its territorial expansion. The city plan developed in 1942 by the Aero-Photogrammetric Institute from Bucharest occupies an important place in the cartography of Chisinau. The scale of the plan is 1:2000. It is a particularly valuable graphic document for understanding the urban development of the city of Chisinau from the middle of the 20th century. The plan proposes a careful documentation of the features of the relief, of anthropic interventions in the landscape – ponds/lakes, ditches, paths, roads, railways, bridges, streets, fences, constructions, also containing the first known representation of the historical urban plots.
Competitive works of A.V. Shchusev (1873-1949) and his participation in the international exhibitions
Authors: Ceastina Alla
Published: November 2023

On September 26, 2023, we will mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding architect of the first half of the XX century A. V. Shchusev (1873-1949). Alekseу Viktorovich was born in 1873 in Chisinau on Leovskaya Street (today Shchusev Street, where the museum of this architect is located). During his 76 years of life, he managed to fully realize his talent in architecture, becoming the author of the masterpiece in the construction of the mausoleum on the Red Square in Moscow. He became a laureate of four Stalin Prizes, and educated more than one generation of talented architects. He also founded the State Museum of Russian Architecture. Researching the many-sided architectural creativity of Academician Shchusev, in the article the author presents only the most important works of this great master which entered in competition. After graduating in 1897 with a gold medal from the Higher Petersburg Art School, A. V. Shchusev was awarded the title of artist-architect with the rank of the 10th class having the right to engage in designing buildings independently. Thus, he took part in architectural competitions for the construction of a new St. Petersburg hospital (19011902), a branch of the state bank in Nizhniy Novgorod (1910-1911), Kazanskiy railway station in Moscow (1913), the Russian pavilion for the XI International art exhibition in Venice (1913 -1914), the shelter for the children of fallen soldiers near the city of Chisinau (1916), etc.
Eighteenth-century architectural schools in Germany
Authors: Gofman Irina
Published: November 2023

Despite the fact that today there is a fairly comprehensive material on the architecture of Western Europe in the 18th century and a significant amount of research conducted regarding the outstanding architects of that time. There is not a lot of information available regarding the formation of architectural education in Germany, as a system of educational institutions, or at least this information has not been synthesized to give a clear picture of the processes that took place in this timeframe. The main aim of this article is to outline a complete chronological picture of the events that took place and to enable the reader to trace the challenging path of the development of architecture from a craft to the academic discipline. Given the turbulent political processes in eighteenth-century Europe, particularly in Germany, the article highlights some political developments which, in turn, had a huge impact on the development of culture, education and social life in the country. The main achievement of the 18th century in the field of education was the introduction of a compulsory state examination to obtain a certificate of higher education. A mandatory special training requirement for construction majors was also introduced. During this period, several textbooks were developed and published. The academies were actively gaining and consolidating their influence in both in education and science. The first debates about the importance of art and science in the training of architects appeared at this time, which is up-to-date in contemporary debates as well.