bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of area exclosure on soil quality and community perception in Central Ethiopia
Authors: Beyene Aweke Worke , Denboba Mekuria Argaw , Moges Alebachew Shumye
Published: December 2024

Area exclosure is a commonly practiced technique to enhance soil quality in areas that have suffered from degradation. This study aimed to investigate the impact of area exclosure on soil quality improvement and assess the perception of the local community toward this practice at the central part of Ethiopia. Soil samples were collected from 60 plots, with 30 plots representing each land management area. Statistical analysis of the soil data was performed using Analysis of Variance in SPSS software to compare variations between land management areas. A semi-structured questionnaire was developed to assess respondents’ perceptions regarding area exclosure’s impact on soil quality improvement and socioeconomic development. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that soil characteristics such as moisture content, bulk density, levels of exchangeable cations (calcium, magnesium, and potassium), cation exchange capacity, and organic matter were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in the area exclosure compared to open grazing land. Furthermore, a large majority of participants (90%) reported deriving benefits from the area exclosure, including aesthetic and recreational value, employment opportunities, and availability of wood products. The exclosure area exhibited significantly (P < 0.05) higher levels of soil nutrients than grazing land. Furthermore, exclosure areas displayed enhanced cation exchange capacity, total nitrogen content, availability of phosphorus, soil organic matter, and organic carbon compared to the open grazing site. To enhance soil quality in exclosures, efforts must be made to reduce human-induced disturbances. It is crucial to restrict livestock access and promote the growth of appropriate vegetation to facilitate the regeneration of woody plant species in exclosure areas.
¿Son los acudientes responsables del desarrollo socio-afectivo de los niños? concepciones sobre el acompañamiento familiar
Authors: Jaramillo Valencia Bairon , Murillo Franco Xiomara , Villegas Mazo María Isabel
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this article is to reflect about the importance that family accompaniment has in the socio affective aspect, and how it is able to influence the child’s learning process. Besides, some concepts regarding the matter of family accompaniment and its many ways of thoughts are defined. On the other hand, this study corresponds to a qualitative paradigm and it is developed through the hermeneutical approach; likewise, some findings are presented, which are the result of applying some data collection techniques (workshops, interviews and narratives of topic). The research that supports the writing of this text was called ‘influence of family accompaniment in the learning process’, and some participants were involved in it: Parents, first graders, and a teacher; all of them from the Institución Educativa Celestin Freinet del municipio de Itagüí, as well as the researches of Luis Amigó University.
Bird bone taphonomy from the inside out: the evidence of gull predation on the manx shearwater Puffinus puffinus
Authors: Serjeantson Dale , Irving Brian , Hamilton-Dyer Sheila
Published: December 2024

Durante una visita a la isla de Skomer, en el Gales meridional (Reino Unido), durante julio de 1992, detectamos la presencia de numerosos cadáveres de pardela pichoneta, presumiblemente muertas por la acción del gavión (Larus marinus), con un peculiar patrón de daños, apreciable en las carcasas. En este trabajo describimos e ilustramos las señales de ataque en los huesos así como la secuencia de desarticulación del cuerpo. Las gaviotas realizan un corte peculiar en el esternón y otra serie de fracturas menos características en otra serie de huesos. La primera porción del cuerpo en desarticularse es la cabeza, a quien, con frecuencia, la gaviota vuelve del revés. A continuación vienen las patas posteriores que se separan del tronco de forma independiente. La cintura pectoral y ambas alas son las zonas que durante más tiempo permanecen en conexión anatómica, después de haberse eliminado la carne. Los trabajos de tafonomía aviar han hecho uso preferente, hastada: fecha, de la conservación de restos en superficie y de las relaciones entre los principales elementos anatómicos. Aunque los ejemplares de Skomer apoyan en cierta medida la hipótesis de Ericson de que las aves en depósitos naturales se encuentran principalmente representadas por huesos alares, tal aseveración no deja de ser en exceso simplista. Así, en dos pequeñas muestras ornitoarqueológicas, de aparente origen antrópico, procedentes de Udal North (islas Hébridas, Escocia) constatamos dos muy diferentes patrones de representatividad esquelética. Las medidas de los húmeros, ulnas y tarsometatarsos aparecen recopiladas en el Apéndice 1. La longitud del tarsometatarso se compara con una muestra más antigua de la misma isla.
Out of the frying pan into the fire: what value are burnt fish bones to archaeology?
Authors: Nicholson Rebecca A.
Published: December 2024

El trabajo analizan tanto los efectos que sobre los huesos de peces produce la cocción a altos temperaturas como la información de potencial utilidad arqueológica que perdura una vez que los peces han surtido tal proceso. Experimentos de campo y de laboratorio, han sido realizados sobre una variada gama de pescados. Peces completos fueron colocados sobre hogueras en donde se registran temperaturas de hasta 850°C; posteriormente, se examinaron Ias gamas de colores y los patrones de representatividad esquelética (que presentaban las osamentas analizadas). Otros huesos fueron calentados en hornos cerrados a temperaturas que oscilaron entre los 200°-900°C calibrándose posteriormente su color, resistencia y morfología en super?cie para lo cual se utilizó un microscopio electrónico de barrido. Los resultados se compararon con materiales arqueológicos concluyendo qua, dentro de ciertos límites, resulta posible determinar en contextos arqueológicos Ia temperatura alcanzada por un hueso sometido a un proceso de calentamiento. Ambos experimentos poseen importantes connotaciones de cara a Ia interpretación de restos arqueológicos quemados de peces.
Nuevo hallazgo de castor, Castor fiber L., en el sur de la Península Ibérica
Authors: Riquelme Cantal José Antonio
Published: December 2024

Se valora un resto óseo de castor de época ibérica aparecido en Ronda (Málaga, España). Sobre la base de Ios cortes que presenta se analiza su posible utilización como alimento. Asimismo se comentan algunas posibles implicaciones paleoambioentales derivadas de su presencia.
Identification of fish bones-How certain is its?
Authors: Lernau Omri
Published: December 2024

Este trabajo enfatiza la necesidad de que cualquier resto arqueozoológico pueda ser identificado no sólo en función de su origen sino también del grado de certeza implícito en su clasificación. Sólo de este modo resulta posible alcanzar algún marco de referencia objetivo para llevar a cabo comparaciones intra e intermuestrales en yacimientos. Se propone, en concreto, un sistema de códigos numéricos, de fácil aplicación, cuyas ventajas se valoran sobre la base de una serie de huesos de peces procedentes de yacimientos israelitas.
Hunting, fowling and stock-breeding in the Dutch Neolithic
Authors: Zeiler Jorn T.
Published: December 2024

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Estudio arqueozoológico del yacimiento de la Edad del Bronce de la "Balsa la Tamariz" (Tauste, Zaragoza)
Authors: Blasco Sancho María Fernanda
Published: December 2024

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Pre-European Catches of Barracouta, Thyrsites atun, at Long Beach and Shag River Mouth, Otago, New Zealand
Authors: Leach Foss , Davidson Janet , Fraser Karen , Anderson Atholl
Published: December 2024

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Human Impact on the Habitat of Large Herbivores in Eastern Switzerland and Southwest Germany in the Neolithic
Authors: Schibler Jörg , Steppan Karlheinz
Published: December 2024

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Les charactès ostéoscopiques chez les Mammifères actuels et fossiles. Histoire de la méthode et apport à la connaisance des populations
Authors: Callou Cecile
Published: December 2024

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Ofrendas de peces asociadas a entierros del Clásico-Epiclásico en Urichu, Michoacán, México
Authors: Guzmán Ana Fabiola , Polaco Oscar J. , Pollard Hellen
Published: December 2024

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The effect of dog scavenging on a modern cattle, pig and sheep bone assemblage
Authors: Ioannidou Evangelia
Published: December 2024

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SITUACIÓN ACTUAL DE LA CONSERVACIÓN DE LA FLORA CANARIA
Authors: Bañares Baudet Angel
Published: December 2024

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL DE LA CONSERVACIÓN DE LA FLORA CANARIA
LA FLORA AMENAZADA EN LA COMUNIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE EUSKADI
Authors: AIZPURU INAKI
Published: December 2024

LA FLORA AMENAZADA EN LA COMUNIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE EUSKADI
EL CANAL Y LOS TILES, TRABAJANDO PARA LA CONSERVACIÓN
Authors: LEAL PÉREZ JULIO
Published: December 2024

EL CANAL Y LOS TILES, TRABAJANDO PARA LA CONSERVACIÓN
REINTRODUCCIONES Y REFORZAMIENTOS POBLACIONALES DE ESPECIES AMENAZADAS EN LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA
Authors: LAGUNA EMILIO , BALLESTER GABRIEL , ESCRIBÁ Mª CARMEN , ARREGUI JUANA Mª , JUÁREZ JOSÉ , NAVARRO LUIS
Published: December 2024

REINTRODUCCIONES Y REFORZAMIENTOS POBLACIONALES DE ESPECIES AMENAZADAS EN LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA
EL CONTROL DE LA EXPLOTACIÓN DE LAS PLANTAS MEDICINALES EN ESPAÑA
Authors: BLANCO EMILIO
Published: December 2024

EL CONTROL DE LA EXPLOTACIÓN DE LAS PLANTAS MEDICINALES EN ESPAÑA
EL PLA D'ESPAIS D'INTERES NATURAL (P.E.I.N.) Y LA PROTECCIÓN DE LA FLORA AMENAZADA DE CATALUÑA
Authors: SÁEZ LLORENÇ
Published: December 2024

EL PLA D'ESPAIS D'INTERES NATURAL (P.E.I.N.) Y LA PROTECCIÓN DE LA FLORA AMENAZADA DE CATALUÑA
CATÁLOGO VASCO DE ESPECIES AMENAZADAS DE LA FLORA SILVESTRE Y MARINA: EL CASO PARTICULAR DE Armería euscadiensis, ENDEMISMO DE LA COSTA VASCA
Authors: ARTEAGA ZIGOR , ALDEZABAL ARANTZA , LOIDI JAVIER
Published: December 2024

CATÁLOGO VASCO DE ESPECIES AMENAZADAS DE LA FLORA SILVESTRE Y MARINA: EL CASO PARTICULAR DE Armería euscadiensis, ENDEMISMO DE LA COSTA VASCA
PROTECCIÓN DE LA FLORA EN EXTREMADURA
Authors: DEVESA ALCARAZ JUAN ANTONIO
Published: December 2024

PROTECCIÓN DE LA FLORA EN EXTREMADURA
CONSERVACIÓN DE TAXONES DE LA FLORA AMENAZADA DE ANDALUCÍA
Authors: PÉREZ LATORRE A. V. , NAVAS P. , NAVAS D. , GIL Y. , CABEZUDO B.
Published: December 2024

CONSERVACIÓN DE TAXONES DE LA FLORA AMENAZADA DE ANDALUCÍA
I materiali scrittori dell'Iran achemenide
Authors: Balatti Silvia
Published: December 2024

La scrittura va considerata essenzialmente come un fenomeno d’importazione nell’Iran di periodo achemenide. Nonostante ciò, un’attenta analisi dei documenti disponibili consente di individuare contributi e scelte locali nell’uso dei materiali. Questo breve articolo offre una panoramica dei principali supporti scrittori dell’Iran achemenide e indaga le ragioni alla base del loro utilizzo e della loro diffusione, dimostrando il ruolo fondamentale esercitato da variabili quali la reperibilità dei materiali a livello locale, l’adattabilità alle tradizioni e ai valori della società e la continuità tecnologica.
Depressed Skull Fracture in Infants: The Role of Vacuum-Assisted Intervention
Authors: Villahermosa Alexander , Lafuente Molly , Benchouia Ahmed Rami , Leary Jonathan , Gardner Heather , Tarasiewicz Izabela
Published: December 2024

Elevation of depressed skull fractures in pediatric patients is indicated when the depression extends below the level of the inner table. Although open surgical reduction is an option for treatment, closed vacuum-assisted elevation has been found to have a high success rate and low complication rates when employed in children less than 6 months of age without disruption of the cortex. In this article, we describe two recent cases from our institution and summarize the reported cases in the literature including information about fracture specifics, device used, technical approach, and success rate of the procedure.
Robin Sequence: Neonatal Management
Authors: Van Heest Tyler , Muhonen Ethan G. , Allen Gregory C.
Published: December 2024

Robin sequence (RS) is defined by the clinical triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction. The presence of glossoptosis can also obstruct fusion of the palatal shelves during development, resulting in the characteristic wide U-shaped cleft palate. RS can present in isolation (isolated RS) or in association with a congenital syndrome or other abnormalities (syndromic RS or RS plus). Diagnosis is primarily clinical but can be identified prenatally on ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging. Management of RS focuses on improving glossoptosis and relieving airway obstruction. Conservative management includes positioning, nasopharyngeal airway, orthodontic appliances, and respiratory support strategies. Surgical interventions include tracheostomy, tongue-lip adhesion, and mandibular distraction osteogenesis. All management strategies can be effective in the appropriately selected patient. Future areas of research include understanding the genetics of RS, improving surgical outcomes with preoperative planning and advanced biomaterials, and improving prenatal identification of children with clinically significant RS.
ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ НАПРУЖЕНО-ДЕФОРМОВАНОГО СТАНУ ЕЛЕМЕНТІВ КОНСТРУКЦІЇ КОСМІЧНОЇ ГОЛОВНОЇ ЧАСТІ ТА ПОРІВНЯННЯ РЕЗУЛЬТАТІВ РОЗРАХУНКІВ З ОТРИМАНИМИ ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНИМИ ДАНИМИ
Authors: Акімов Д.В. , Клименко Д.В.
Published: December 2024

Анотація. Проведено розрахунки елементів конструкції космічної головної частини з врахуванням реальних діаграм деформації матеріалу, визначено напружено-деформований стан та проведено порівняння результатів розрахунків з отриманими експериментальними даними. Порівняльний аналіз розрахункових значень напружень та напружень, отриманих при проведенні випробувань показав, що для всіх розрахункових випадків, розрахункові напруження вище випробувальних значень напружень на 12-15%. Порівняльний аналіз розрахункових значень переміщень та переміщень, отриманих при проведенні випробувань показав, що значення переміщень в верхньому поясі космічної головної частини, отримані при проведені випробувань дещо вищі ніж отримані при розрахунку. Це пояснюється тим, що при випробуваннях до величини переміщень додаються величини конструктивних зазорів. Там де конструктивних зазорів немає, зокрема в нижньому поясі космічної головної частини, розрахункові значення переміщень практично співпадають з отриманими під час проведення випробувань. Розрахунки та експериментальні результати показали досить високу кореляцію, що дозволяє з високою мірою вірогідності прогнозувати граничні, з точки зору міцності, навантаження елементів конструкції космічної головної частини в умовах, наближених до експлуатаційних. Аналіз напружено-деформованого стану конструкцій, що проходять випробування, дозволяє після проведення випробувань i дефектації конструкції, зробити обґрунтований висновок щодо можливості подальшого використання матеріальної частини.
ФОРМУВАННЯ ЕФЕКТИВНОЇ ФОКУСНОЇ ВІДСТАНІ ПІРОТЕХНІЧНИХ ПРИСТРОЇВ СИСТЕМ РОЗДІЛЕННЯ (ВІДДІЛЕННЯ) РАКЕТИ-НОСІЯ. ОГЛЯД ЛІТЕРАТУРИ
Authors: Болюбаш Є.С.
Published: December 2024

Анотація. У ракетно-космічній техніці (РКТ), одним із напрямків зниження маси конструкції та підвищення конкурентоздатності - є застосування піротехнічних систем розділення (СР) на основі лінійних кумулятивних зарядів (ЛКЗ). Вони легкі, дешеві та ефективні. ЛКЗ встановлюються на певній відстані від елементу конструкції, що розділяється. Відстань, що забезпечує найбільшу ефективність піротехнічних пристроїв (ПП) називається фокусною. В статті досліджено формування ефективної фокусної відстані піротехнічних пристроїв систем розділення (відділення) ракети-носія (РН). Встановлено, що фокусна відстань є важливим проектним параметром, який впливає на: ефективність та надійність спрацювання системи розділення РН; масу конструкції СР та РН, тощо. Проаналізовано фактори, що впливають на величину фокусної відстані, такі як: форма кумулятивної частини (КЧ) ЛКЗ; довжина кумулятивного струменю (КС); режим кумуляції; рівень технології виготовлення ЛКЗ; тип матеріалу перешкоди, тощо. Розглянуто вісьосиметричні циліндричні кумулятивні заряди (ЦКЗ) та плоско-симетричні ЛКЗ. Наведено результати досліджень різних дослідників у вигляді залежностей глибини проникнення КС в перешкоду для ЦКЗ та ЛКЗ. Описано складність аналізу та узагальнення наукової інформації з даної теми. Наведено приклади аналітичної роботи при вивчені існуючої інформації, таблицю з основними параметрами ЛКЗ, залежність ефективності проникнення КС ЛКЗ від величини фокусної відстані. Розглянуто діапазони фокусних відстаней встановлення ЛКЗ в РКТ. За результатом літературного огляду, запропоновано постановчу задачу визначення фокусної відстані встановлення ЛКЗ в корпусному відсіку РН, яка дозволяє врахувати вплив ряду факторів, в тому числі деформацій корпусного відсіку РН та технологічних допусків, що дозволить підвищити ефективність і надійність розділення елементів конструкції РН. Результати дослідження можуть бути використані при проектуванні та розробці СР на ЛКЗ для РН, оптимізації параметрів систем розділення РН, підвищення ефективності та надійності розділення елементів конструкції РН, зменшення маси та вартості РН. Матеріали статті можуть бути корисними для науковців та інженерів, які працюють в галузі РКТ; фахівців, які займаються проектуванням та розробкою систем розділення на ЛКЗ; викладачам та студентам вищих навчальних закладів.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE PROPELLANT TANK PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM
Authors: Алєксєєнко В.Г. , Бучарський В.Л.
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The pressurization system of launch vehicle (LV) fuel tanks serves to maintain a specified excess pressure in the tank's gas cushion, based on calculated requirements for fuel component supply and tank design. This necessitates the coordination of all elements within the pressurization system. This paper examines a pressurization system consisting of single high-pressure cylinder, the fuel tank and the connecting line with the metering element. To maintain the required excess pressure in the gas cushion, pressurization gas is supplied with the mass flow rate dependent on the parameters within the high-pressure cylinder. This excess pressure ensures a consistent flow rate of fuel components to the pumps or combustion chamber. System elements such as the gas reducer and gas pipes are treated as a single line with an equivalent flow rate coefficient. The objective of this work was to develop a mathematical model of the system described above. The suggested model includes a system of ordinary differential equations for both the high-pressure tank and the fuel tank, which is derived from the conservation laws of mass and energy, as well as the equation of state for the pressurization gas. The model takes into account the gas reducer by allowing for changes in the area of the gas outflow section over time. The model's operation was simulated, revealing that with a constant cross-sectional area of the gas line, the deviation in the mass flow rate of the fuel component during tank emptying is up to 4% of the nominal value. Implementing a linear law of area change reduced this deviation to 1%. Overall, the results confirm the accuracy of the proposed method for calculating tank parameters, making it suitable for designing rocket pressurization systems.
КОСМІЧНИЙ БУКСИР З ВОДНЕВО-КИСНЕВОЮ ЕНЕРГОРУШІЙНОЮ УСТАНОВКОЮ
Authors: Баранов М.В. , Губін С.В.
Published: December 2024

Анотація. Розглянуто космічний апарат, що містить гібридні енергетичну та рушійну установки на основі сонячної батареї і електрохімічного акумулятора, реверсивного паливного елемента з ємністю води у якості робочого тіла, які у комплексі забезпечують живленням усі бортові системи та живлять два типи двигунів – маршового газового ракетного та маневрового електроракетного.Сонячна батарея генерує енергію для живлення основних систем, підключених до центральної шини. Системи включають: електрохімічний накопичувач енергії, спеціалізовані бортові споживачі, реверсивний паливний генератор, газову автоматику, електроракетний двигун. Реверсивний паливний елемент функціонує у двох режимах роботи – як електролізер води та як електрохімічний генератор. У режимі електролізера води здійснюється дисоціація води на водень і кисень, що надалі накопичуються у відповідних гнучких ємностях зберігання. З ємностей ці компоненти подаватимуться в маршовий газовий ракетний двигун через газову автоматику. Двигун має виконувати імпульсний Гоманівський орбітальний перехід, створюючи режим швідкісного космічного буксиру. Надалі надлишок запасу води, що перетворена на водень та кисень перетворюється у електричну енергію у режимі електрохімічного генератора та виконує когенерацію з сонячною батареєю необхідної енергії для живлення переважно електронагрівного двигуна, що коректує, який також використовує здобутий водень як робоче тіло. Таким чином реверсивний паливний генератор застосовується як електролізер на етапі видобутку паливних компонентів та як потужне додаткове джерело енергії у режимі електрохімічного генератора. Таке рішення дозволяє використовувати безпечні операції заправки робочим тілом на старті у якості якого використовується вода і перенести видобуток вибухонебезпечних компонентів водню і кисню безпосередньо у виконанні місії. Розрахунки масових характеристик також визначають більш вигідну стартову масу води як робочого тіла.
An investigation into the varieties of extended difficulties following psychedelic drug use: Duration, severity and helpful coping strategies
Authors: Robinson Oliver C. , Evans Jules , McAlpine Rosalind G. , Argyri Eirini K. , Luke David
Published: December 2024

Psychedelic drugs show promising therapeutic potential; however, some users experience extended difficulties following their use. This study investigated the prevalence, severity, duration, and associated coping strategies of post-psychedelic difficulties. We conducted an online survey of 159 participants, all of whom reported experiencing difficulties lasting more than one day after psychedelic use within the past 2–10 years. Participants rated the severity and duration of 11 types of difficulties and indicated effective coping strategies. Results revealed that social disconnection (72%), anxiety and panic attacks (68%), and existential struggle (65%) were the most prevalent difficulties. Anxiety and panic attacks were rated as most severe, while existential struggle and diminished self-esteem persisted the longest, with mean durations exceeding 15 months. Derealization and depersonalization, despite being common, were consistently rated as less severe than other difficulties. Self-education emerged as the predominant coping strategy for multiple difficulties, including social disconnection and existential struggle. Professional therapy was most effective for depression and diminished self-esteem, while peer and family support were particularly beneficial for managing anxiety and panic attacks. These findings highlight the diverse nature of post-psychedelic difficulties and the varying effectiveness of different coping strategies. Our results contribute to the development of more nuanced, effective approaches to harm reduction and integration in psychedelic use, emphasizing the importance of multifaceted support systems that include professional, educational, and community-based resources.
Mangifera spp. in the Ethnoclimatology Study of Tatangar Banjar Tradition in Kalimantan
Authors: Hidayati Eisya Hanina , Yuniati Ratna , Lestari Retno , Jumari Jumari , Walujo Eko Baroto
Published: December 2024

The biodiversity of Mangifera spp. not only supports the local economy and preserve food security but also safeguards cultural heritage through their role in ethnoclimatology studies within the Tatangar tradition of the Banjar community in Kalimantan. The Banjar community demonstrates a unique connection with nature by utilizing specific Mangifera species as crucial indicators of seasonal transitions, deeply ingrained in their cultural identity. The aim of this study is to reveal the prevalence of various Mangifera species, including endangered ones, in diverse landscapes, promoting a sustainable agroforestry system and conservation efforts. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were employed to explore and analyze Tatangar knowledge within the Banjar community in Mandiangin Barat Village, particularly its connections to climate and weather. The Banjar community further traditionally classifies Mangifera species, or known as “asam-asaman”, based on morphological traits, aiding in their interpretation of Tatangar signs. These signs, rooted in the flowering time of Mangifera trees, serve as essential climate indicators, guiding agricultural practices and influencing decisions on planting and harvesting. This local knowledge enhances agricultural resilience, enriches their cultural heritage, and underscores the intrinsic relationship between culture, nature, and sustainability in Kalimantan, making it a valuable subject for ethnoclimatological exploration
Developing Halal Tourism Based on Local Wisdom in Religious Area of Sis Aljufri
Authors: Hanafi Suhri , Nadia Nadia , Nurdin Muhammad Syarif , Nurkhaerah Sitti , Osman Zaiton
Published: December 2024

As the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia has a substantial opportunity to establish itself as a leading halal tourism destination. However, realizing this potential faces challenges related to the provision of halal facilities and the enforcement of government regulations. This research aims to analyze the development of halal tourism in the Sis Aljufri Religious Area based on local wisdom with reference to the Indonesian Ulema Council halal tourism guidelines. This qualitative research uses Miles and Huberman analysis. The study reveals that the development of halal tourism in this area can be categorized into four aspects: products and services, government support, human resources, and infrastructure. While the development of tourist attractions aligns with the general principles of Sharia tourism and guidelines related to tourists and destinations, facilities such as hotels and travel agencies still need to meet the required Sharia-compliant standards. Overall, the development of halal tourism in the Sis Aljufri Religious Area has shown significant progress, particularly in enhancing products and services, securing government support, and improving infrastructure. However, further efforts are needed to ensure full compliance with the Indonesian Ulema Council's guidelines, especially in the areas of Sharia hotels and travel agencies, to realize its full potential.
An attempt to assess the impact of securities on the stable and safe operation of cooperative banks in Poland
Authors: Mikołajczyk Katarzyna , Gniewek Józefa
Published: December 2024

Over the past 10 years, cooperative banks in Poland have significantly increased their share and changed the structure of financial instruments in their portfolio. Asset structure is key to both performance and risk resilience. There can be various reasons for increasing the share of non-credit current assets, including regulatory requirements, the need for revenues diversification or effective liquidity management, and the effects of such decisions depend on various factors, whether macroeconomic, sectoral or individual. The paper aims to assess the role of securities for the stable and safe operation of cooperative banks in Poland and to try to answer the question of whether these relations are similar to those in the commercial banking sector. The theoretical part of the paper includes a short definition overview related to the studied problem, i.e. identification of concepts related to the safety and stability of banks, financial instruments and the specificity of cooperative banks. In addition, an analysis was made of the regularities that can be encountered when shaping the optimal structure of assets in banks. To verify the research hypothesis about the positive impact of financial instruments on the stability of cooperative banks, a linear regression model was used. For measuring the stability the Z-Score indicator was adopted. The research period covered annualised monthly data for the period 12.2010–09.2021. Obtained results confirm the importance of the role played by financial instruments in building cooperative banks’ stability. The increase in the level of financial instruments had a beneficial effect on bank stability, but only when it took place in a smooth manner and, in addition, when their share in the asset structure was small.
Issues of the profession of a land classifier
Authors: Budkowski Szczepan
Published: December 2024

From the legal point of view, the soil science classification is regulated by the Geodetic and Cartographic Law, where it is defined as the division of soils into valuation classes due to their production quality determined on the basis of the genetic characteristics of the soil. The executive act regulating the issue of soil science classification of land are the provisions included in the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of September 12, 2012 on soil science classification of land (Journal of Laws 2012, item 1246). The aim of the article was to present the problems resulting from the lack of regulation of the profession of land classifier and the lack of uniform administrative procedures regarding the selection of the classifier for the purposes of the classifications. The research method used is the case study. The method was supported by the analysis of legislation in the above-mentioned scope.
Data classification to improve the algorithm for assessing an external patchwork of land ownership
Authors: Oleniacz Grzegorz , Noga Karol , Moskal Adrian
Published: December 2024

Research conducted for many years in Poland and around the world has demonstrated that defects in the spatial structure of agricultural land resulting from the common phenomenon of land fragmentation constitute one of important factors that contribute to the lack of rational land management. Reconstruction of the spatial structure of rural areas is essential for sustainable development of these areas. The process of land consolidation and exchange is a tool that can arrange space and lead to the desired structural changes, however, it has to be performed systematically and primarily in those areas where it is most urgently needed. With limited budget resources, it is reasonable to select objects for land consolidation in such a way as to obtain the best possible effect. In case of a selected group of neighbouring villages, a joint land consolidation procedure will enable better consolidation effects, inter alia by eliminating the external patchwork of land ownership. This article describes the modification and improvement in the methodology of designating areas with concentration of the external patchwork of land ownership. It is based on Czekanowski’s diagram and was originally presented in 2017. The applied classification of numerical data enables the elimination of undesirable numerical effects of calculations and simplifies the interpretation of the final results.
Cartographic imaging of the development potential of Nowy Targ
Authors: Mika Monika , Fryźlewicz Patrycja
Published: December 2024

Development potential, studied on the example of the city of Nowy Targ, is defined by the authors as a set of factors contributing to social, economic, and environmental development. Development potential is also understood as a positive change. Properly examined, it provides an opportunity to maintain good practices, such as the protection of ecologically valuable areas or the preservation of traditions directly derived from the region’s characteristics. The methodology used in this study, based on the point bonitation method, has already been applied in the context of ecological and natural assessments of selected territorial units. This publication demonstrates the application of this method to the selection of variables, allowing us to determine the development potential using Nowy Targ as an example. The authors place several indicators in three research sectors: the city’s economy, natural environment, and social development. For the purpose of this study, the city area was divided into 245 squares (PPO) with sides of 500 m × 500 m. The size of the PPOs was chosen with regard to the purpose of the research and adapted to the city’s area. 15 diagnostic variables were adopted in the examination of Nowy Targ’s development potential. The conducted research resulted in a cartographic visualisation of the data using GIS tools. This research provides an opportunity to deepen the analysis of the appropriate choice of development directions when working on municipal development documents. An important advantage of the employed method is its flexibility. A weakness of this method lies in the subjective selection of variables by the researchers and the thematic scope of the chosen research problem. The resulting cartograms allow for a quick assessment of the areas influencing the city’s development or degradation.
Urban dynamics and socio-spatial transformations of housing in Djelfa City, Algeria
Authors: Bendechou Hamza , Akakba Ahmed , Kalla Mohammed Issam , Hachi Abderrahmane Ben Salem
Published: December 2024

This study examines the socio-spatial transformations of Djelfa, Algeria in the contexts of its urbanization from 1990 to 2024, focusing on the transition from extended to nuclear family structures and from monocentric to polycentric urban forms. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including interviews, questionnaires, observations, and data analysis with 200 participants, the research outlines the adaptation of housing and urban space to meet the needs of Djelfa’s growing population. Key findings highlight a dramatic demographic shift marked by a 75.6% increase in population, a reduction in average household size from 6.3 to 4.1, and a 150% surge in the number of households. This demographic expansion has spurred extensive urban expansion, effectively doubling the built-up area and necessitating the development of sub-centres of the city to mitigate pressure on the primary city center (CC). This evolution underscores Djelfa’s progression towards a polycentric urban model, reflecting broader urban space decentralization and diversification trends to improve accessibility and reduce congestion. The study contributes to the understanding of complex effects that urbanization has on social and spatial structures in the Global South, highlighting the critical interplay between demographic shifts, urban planning, and social restructuring. Advocating for strategic, inclusive urban planning and policymaking, the research underscores the importance of addressing the diverse needs of rapidly urbanizing populations, offering invaluable insights into sustainable urban management practices applicable to similar urban scenarios worldwide.
The use of modern photogrammetric techniques in the inventory of historical monuments - focus on the Potocki Palace in Krzeszowice
Authors: Mikrut Slawomir
Published: December 2024

The study presents advanced measurement methods used in the inventory of historic buildings, focused on the Potocki Palace in Krzeszowice. The paper focuses on two main measurement methods that allowed comprehensive and accurate documentation to be obtained. The first technique was terrestrial laser scanning, using specialised laser scanners to collect data. In order to reproduce the actual colours and texture of the object under study, the scanning method was supported by photogrammetry. The second method was low-ceiling photogrammetry, which provided even more accurate data about the Palace. Data processing resulted in a three-dimensional (3D) solid, consisting of a multi-million-point cloud. This was followed by a vectorisation process, which made it possible to obtain a full-dimensional representation of the studied object. The results allowed a detailed analysis of the Potocki Palace, including the identification of damage and changes occurring over the years. This documentation provides a solid basis for future conservation, modernisation and research work related to the building.
The paper also points out the potential possibilities of using modern technologies to visualize inventoried objects. The technique of Virtual Reality (VR) and showing the object in 3D, which has been popular so far, has recently found even wider possibilities giving input to the construction of so-called Augmented Reality (AR).
The development of flood zones
Authors: Szewczyk Robert
Published: December 2024

As cities develop, more and more areas are occupied by buildings and transportation infrastructure. It is only natural that urban development requires the creation of recreational infrastructure for city residents. Recreational infrastructure is essential for the proper functioning of city dwellers. Providing land for such infrastructure falls under the responsibility of local authorities. However, acquiring such land in large cities is very expensive. Therefore, areas with development restrictions become a natural space for recreational facilities. For this reason, the use of river valleys has been studied. These areas are currently used as floodplains in case of floods. The presented analyses were carried out for the city of Sandomierz. It is one of the oldest cities in Poland. The unique character of this city attracts many tourists each year. Most tourist attractions are located near the Old Town. The Old Town of Sandomierz is situated on the banks of the Vistula River. The Vistula River is the largest river in Poland. During floods it swells and the water overflows its bed. in order to protect residents from flooding, flood zones are designated, and flood embankments are constructed. Floodplains in this area occupy a significant part of the city. The research involved both geospatial and legal documentation analyses of this area. The paper proposes alternative ways of using these areas, taking into account the interests of city residents, municipal authorities, the natural environment, and institutions dealing with flood protection.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the activity of residential real estate market in small cities – case study of Nowy Targ, Poland
Authors: Siejka Monika Maria , Mika Monika Maria , Cyrwus Marcin , Górak Mariusz
Published: December 2024

The economic problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have not spared the real estate sector. It seemed that the bear market on the residential premises rental market would bring a decline in transaction prices. Meanwhile, the opposite trend was taking place on the real estate market. This situation has strengthened the perception of investing in real estate as a stable and, above all, safe source of investment compared to other forms of capital investment. Therefore, the aim of this research is to attempt to assess the impact of the pandemic on the residential real estate market in the city of Nowy Targ in 2017–2022. The research period was designed to test the market behaviour in connection with the pandemic. By analysing the distribution of prices and the number of transactions in the period before and during the pandemic, one can assess whether the pandemic had an impact on the local market. The research showed that the pandemic did not have a significant influence on the level of prices or the number of transactions, but it did lead to huge fluctuations in unit prices caused by uncertainty in all sectors of the economy. The obtained results provide valuable information to investors operating in the real estate market on changes in price levels in unusual market conditions, and thus enable making informed decisions regarding investments in residential real estate.
Assessment of the dynamics of heavy metal contamination in the alluvial aquifer of the Drean plain, El Taref (North-Eastern Algeria) using GIS indices and water quality analysis
Authors: Touati Mounira , Benrabah Samia
Published: December 2024

The study was conducted to assess the quality of shallow groundwater in the Drean plain, with a focus on the concentration of heavy metals. The indices employed included the water quality index (WQI), heavy metal pollution index (HPI), and metal index (MI). Spatial distribution maps of heavy metals, as well as pollution indices, were developed based on twenty samples. The physicochemical parameters, including T, pH, EC, DO, and TDS, were measured using standard techniques. Heavy metals, including iron (Fe), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), and cadmium (Cd), were analysed through spectrophotometry. The average concentrations of Mn, Cr, Cd, and Pb exceeded the World Health Organization (WHO) drinking water standards, with respective values of 0.16 mg/L, 0.06 mg/L, 0.28 mg/L, and 0.38 mg/L. According to the water quality index (WQI), which ranges from 21 to 800, approximately 50% of the water samples was classified as highly polluted and therefore not recommended for consumption. According to the metal index (MI), the average value is 6.77, with 80% classified as highly polluted. The average value of the heavy metal pollution index (HPI) was 2201, indicating that the water in the plain is severely polluted for consumption, with 100% of the samples classified as unfit for consumption. The study underlines the urgency of reducing the health risks to the urban population and recommends continuous monitoring of the area to assess the evolution of the pollution.
Effects of Syzygium aromaticum (Cloves) extract on some reproductive hormones and oxidative stress markers in female wistar rats
Authors:   Department of Human Physiology, Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Nigeria., Aduema W , Fente A.E ,   Department of Human Physiology, Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Nigeria.
Published: December 2024

Syzygium aromaticum which is commonly called cloves is one of the most commonly used spices around the world including Nigeria as preservative, medicine as well as in the preparation of various spicy rich dishes. Therefore, the present study was conducted to find out the effects of Cloves extract on some reproductive hormones and oxidative stress levels in female wistar rats. Twenty (20) female Wistar after acclimatization for two weeks were randomly divided into four groups with five rats in each group respectively. Group 1 was the control group and received distilled water daily, Group 2 were the low dose group which received clove extracts 1ml/rat/day, Group 3 were moderate dose which received clove extract of 1.5ml/rat/day and Group 4 were high dose clove extract group which received 2ml/rats/day. This administration was done once daily by oral gavage for a period of 28 days. The animals were weighed twice a week and their weights were recorded to determine change in body weight of the rats. At the end of the experiment blood samples were collected for analysis. The results obtained showed increase in estrogen and progesterone levels and also there were a change in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MAD) levels across the treated groups but showed no statistically significant elevations compared to their respective control groups. Thus, our findings indicate that high doses of cloves may have an impact on reproductive hormone levels in female Wister rats.
Działalność dydaktyczna Wincentego Zakrzewskiego na Uniwersytecie Jagiellońskim (1872–1918)
Authors: Pisulińska Joanna
Published: December 2024

Wincenty Zakrzewski (1844–1918) od 1872 r. pełnił funkcję kierownika katedry historii powszechnej w Uniwersytecie Jagiellońskim. Prowadził wykłady z zakresu dziejów starożytnych oraz nowożytnych powszechnych. Został on również powołany na współkierownika seminarium historycznego. Prowadzone przez niego zajęcia w znacznym stopniu przyczyniły się do profesjonalizacji badań historycznych na ziemiach polskich. Jako wychowanek uniwersytetów niemieckich kładł nacisk na specjalistyczne kształcenie w dziedzinie historii nowożytnej.
Julian Czupka (1854–1924). Rzeszowski adwokat prekursorem humorystyki polonijnej w Ameryce
Authors: Gerasik Janusz
Published: December 2024

Celem artykułu jest przypomnienie postaci rzeszowskiego adwokata, który odegrał ważną rolę w dziejach Polonii amerykańskiej. Wcześniejszy okres życia nie był dotychczas badany z powodu brak źródeł. Autor artykułu dotarł do zespołu akt J. Czupki w Archiwum Państwowym w Rzeszowie. Kwerenda akt i wzmianek w prasie galicyjskiej umożliwiła szkic, obejmujący galicyjski okres jego życia. Natomiast pobyt J. Czupki w Ameryce opisano na podstawie wzmianek w ówczesnej prasie polonijnej i amerykańskiej oraz dokumentów z archiwów w USA. Kwerenda tych źródeł znacznie wzbogaciła wiedzę o rzeszowskim prawniku, który niemal pół wieku czynnie uczestniczył w życiu amerykańskiej Polonii na przełomie XIX i XX w.
Regenerative Material for the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Damage: Synthesis and Characterization of Hyaluronic Acid and Poly(glycolic acid) Composite Matrices
Authors: Günal Gülçin , Topuz Bengisu , Aydın Halil Murat
Published: December 2024

Currently, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation are used to alleviate pain associated with joint cartilage disorders. Hyaluronic acid injections are known not only for their pain-reducing effects but also for stimulating cartilage regeneration. In this study, a regenerative biomaterial platform comprising poly (glycolic acid) mesh and cross-linked hyaluronic acid was developed for the repair of degenerated joint cartilage following microfracture and subchondral bone stimulation. For this purpose, in the first stage, hyaluronic acid gels cross-linked with butanediol diglycidyl ether, containing a concentration of 23 mg/mL, were prepared. The residual butanediol diglycidyl ether cross-linker in the obtained gels was below 1 ppb. The pH value was determined to be 6.95 ± 0.2, and the osmolality was 361.3 ± 2.9 mOsm/kg. The injection force and related rheological properties were investigated. In the second stage, the cross-linked hyaluronic acid gels were impregnated into poly (glycolic acid) meshes, evaluated using scanning electron microscopy and characterized chemically. Finally, the composite matrices were recellularized with chondrocytes, and cell viability analysis was conducted using Alamar Blue. The Alamar Blue results and scanning electron microscopy images of the composite structure consisting of poly (glycolic acid) mesh and cross-linked hyaluronic acid indicated that the structure supports chondrocyte viability.
Impact of Uncertainties of Nuclear Severe Accidents on Radiological and Nuclear Dispersion Predictions
Authors: Mercan Ahmet Kağan
Published: December 2024

Protection of the public as well as the environment is primal task of the regulators and provisions to sustain integrity of the plant have been developed. In addition to that, the consequences of possible severe accidents are necessary to develop strategies to mitigate the impact. Evaluation by using severe accident tools is common practice accepted by regulators, but these tools rely on models that generated by using limited experimental data. Thus, reliable evaluation of the accident also requires uncertainty quantification of the results.

In this work, selected accident case on VVER-1000 is performed by using ASTEC tool and the uncertainties of the ASTEC code is quantified by using KATUSA tool with the goal of determination of the potential impact range. 100 samples are generated according to selected uncertain parameters, their probabilistic distribution functions (PDFs) and variation range, and multiple ASTEC code simulations are performed to evaluate the results. Finally, JRODOS calculation is performed on Zaporizhzhia NPP with worst-case and best-estimate scenarios to identify the difference on the radiological impact. The potential difference on the inventories results with almost two times higher radiological contamination of the selected area on selected period which causes almost 1.5 times higher doses on the population.