bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unraveling the complexities of Last Glacial Maximum climate: the role of individual boundary conditions and forcings
Authors: Shi Xiaoxu , Werner Martin , Yang Hu , D'Agostino Roberta , Liu Jiping , Yang Chaoyuan , Lohmann Gerrit
Published: July 2023

Abstract. In order to quantify the relative importance of individual boundary conditions and forcings, including greenhouse gases, ice sheets, and Earth's orbital parameters, on determining Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) climate, we have performed a series of LGM experiments using a state-of-the-art climate model AWI-ESM, in which different combinations of boundary conditions and forcings have been applied following the protocol of Paleoclimate Modelling Intercomparison Project phase 4 (PMIP4). In good agreement with observational proxy records, a general colder and drier climate is simulated in our full-forced LGM experiment as compared to the present-day simulation. Our modeled results from non-full-forced sensitivity simulations reveal that both the greenhouse gases and ice sheets play a major role on defining the anomalous LGM surface temperature compared to today. Decreased greenhouse gases in LGM as compared to present-day leads to a non-uniform global cooling with polar amplification effect. The presence of LGM ice sheets favors a warming over Arctic Ocean and North Atlantic in boreal winter, as well as a cooling over regions with the presence of ice sheets. The former is induced by a strengthening in the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) transporting more heat to high-latitudes, whilst the latter owing to the increased surface albedo and elevation of ice sheets. We find that the Northern Hemisphere monsoon precipitation is influenced by the opposing effects of LGM greenhouse gases and ice sheets. Specifically, the presence of ice sheets leads to significant drying in the Northern Hemisphere monsoon regions, while a reduction in greenhouse gases results in increased monsoon rainfall. Based on our model results, continental ice sheets exert a major control on atmospheric dynamics and the variability of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Moreover, our analysis also implies a nonlinearity in climate response to LGM boundary conditions and forcings.
ShellSet v1.1.0 – Parallel Dynamic Neotectonic Modelling: A case study using Earth5-049
Authors: May Jon Bryan , Bird Peter , Carafa Michele Matteo Cosimo
Published: July 2023

Abstract. We present a parallel combination of existing, well known, and robust software used in modelling the neotectonics of planetary lithosphere, which we call ShellSet. The added parallel framework allows multiple models to be run at the same time and with varied input parameters. Additionally, we have added a grid search option to automatically generate models within a given parameter space. ShellSet offers significant advantages over the original programs through its simplicity, efficiency, and speed. We demonstrate the speedup obtained by ShellSet's parallel framework by presenting timing information for a parallel grid search, varying the number of threads and models, on a typical computer. A possible use case for ShellSet is shown using two examples in which we improve upon an existing global model. Initially we improve the model using the same data before further improving the model through the addition of a new scoring data set.
A global daily gap-filled chlorophyll-a dataset in open oceans during 2001–2021 from multisource information using convolutional neural networks
Authors: Hong Zhongkun , Long Di , Li Xingdong , Wang Yiming , Zhang Jianmin , Mohamed Hamouda Abdelmoghny , Mohamed Mohamed Mostafa Ahmed
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Ocean color data are essential for developing our understanding of biological and ecological phenomena and processes, and also important sources of input for physical and biogeochemical ocean models. Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) is a critical variable of ocean color in the marine environment. Quantitative retrieval from satellite remote sensing is a main way to obtain large-scale oceanic Chl-a. However, data missing is a major limitation in satellite remote sensing-based Chl-a products, due mostly to the influence of cloud, sun glint contamination, and high satellite viewing angles. The common methods to reconstruct (gap filling) missing data often consider spatiotemporal information of initial images alone, such as data interpolation empirical orthogonal function, optimal interpolation, Kriging interpolation, and extended Kalman filter. However, these methods do not perform well in the presence of large-scale missing values in the image and ignore the potential of other information on missing pixels in the data reconstruction. Here we developed a convolutional neural network (CNN) named OCNET for Chl-a concentration data reconstruction in open ocean areas, considering environmental variables that are associated with ocean phytoplankton growth and distribution. Sea surface temperature (SST), salinity (SAL), photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), and sea surface pressure (SSP) from reanalysis data and satellite observations were selected as the input of OCNET to correlate with the environment and phytoplankton mass. The developed OCNET model achieves good performance in the reconstruction of global ocean Chl-a concentration data, and captures temporal variations of these features. This study also shows the potential of machine learning in large-scale ocean color data reconstruction and offers the possibility to predict Chl-a concentration trends under a changing environment.
Technical note: Comparing three different methods for allocating river points to coarse-resolution hydrological modelling grid cells
Authors: Godet Juliette , Gaume Eric , Javelle Pierre , Nicolle Pierre , Payrastre Olivier
Published: July 2023

Abstract. The allocation of points in a river network to pixels of a coarse-resolution hydrological modelling grid is a wellknown issue, especially for hydrologists who use measurements at gauging stations to calibrate and validate distributed hydrological models. To address this issue, the traditional approach involves examining grid cells surrounding the considered river point and selecting the best candidate, based on distance and upstream drainage area as decision criteria. However, recent studies have suggested that focusing on basin boundaries rather than basin areas could prevent many allocation errors, even though the performance gain is rarely assessed. This paper compares different allocation methods and examines their relative performance. Three methods representing various families of methods have been designed: area-based, topology-based and contour-based methods. These methods are implemented to allocate 2580 river points to a 1 km hydrological modelling grid. These points are distributed along the entire hydrographic network of the French southeastern Mediterranean region, covering upstream drainage areas ranging from 5 km2 to 3000 km2. The results indicate that the differences between the methods can be significant, especially for small upstream catchments areas.
Technical note: Statistical generation of climate-perturbed flow duration curves
Authors: Yildiz Veysel , Milton Robert , Brown Solomon , Rougé Charles
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Assessing the robustness of a water resource system's performance under climate change involves exploring a wide range of streamflow conditions. This is often achieved through rainfall–runoff models, but these are commonly validated under historical conditions with no guarantee that calibrated parameters would still be valid in a different climate.
In this note, we introduce a new method for the statistical generation of plausible streamflow futures. It flexibly combines changes in average flows with changes in the frequency and magnitude of high and low flows.
It relies on a three-parameter analytical representation of the flow duration curve (FDC) that has been proved to perform well across a range of basins in different climates. We rigorously prove that, for common sets of streamflow statistics mirroring average behaviour, variability, and low flows, the parameterisation of the FDC under this representation is unique. We also show that conditions applied to these statistics for a solution to exist are commonly met in practice. These analytical results imply that streamflow futures can be explored by sampling wide ranges of three key flow statistics and by deriving the corresponding FDC in relation to model basin response across the full spectrum of flow conditions.
We illustrate this method by exploring in which hydro-climatic futures a proposed run-of-river hydropower plant in eastern Turkey is financially viable. Results show that, contrary to approaches that modify streamflow statistics using multipliers applied uniformly throughout a time series, our approach seamlessly represents a large range of futures with increased frequencies of both high and low flows. This matches expected impacts of climate change in the region and supports analyses of the financial robustness of the proposed infrastructure to climate change. We conclude by highlighting how refinements to the approach could further support rigorous explorations of hydro-climatic futures without the help of rainfall–runoff models.
Study on Seismic Risk Assessment Model of Water Supply System in Chinese Mainland
Authors: Yu Tianyang , Lu Banghua , Jiang Hui , Liu Zhi
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Using the PGA under four exceeding probabilities calculated by China probabilistic seismic hazard analysis method, the probability density function of PGA was obtained by fitting utilizing the Cornell seismic hazard exceeding probability-PGA function model. Combined with the seismic fragility function of the water supply system calculated based on the empirical matrix of actual earthquake damage and the exposure of fixed assets, the seismic loss expectation and loss rate expectation models of the water supply system were established, and the classification standard with the seismic loss rate expectation of the water supply system as the index was proposed. The seismic fragility of the water supply system was classified, and the exposure of the water supply system was analyzed. The total fixed assets in the Water Supply Yearbook were taken as the exposure to earthquake in the region. The accuracy of the fragility model in this paper was verified through the actual earthquake damage losses in Deyang City. Taking the water supply system of 720 cities in Chinese Mainland as an example, the distribution maps of seismic loss expectation and loss rate expectation were calculated and drawn. The loss rate expectation model was verified by the key earthquake prevention areas in Chinese Mainland. The assessment model based on loss expectation and loss rate expectation was taken as the seismic risk assessment model of water supply system in Chinese Mainland.
Efficacy and efficiency of information retrieval of community family physicians at the point of care: exploring the associations with information and computer literacy
Authors: Antoun Jumana , Lapin Jennifer , Beck Dennis
Published: July 2023

Objective: This study aimed to measure the association between the efficacy/efficiency of digital information retrieval among community family physicians at the point of care and information and computer literacy.
Methods: This study is a part of a cross-sectional anonymous online survey-based study among community family physicians who reported no affiliation with an academic institution in eight Arab countries.
Results: A total of 72 physicians were included. The mean total score for the information literacy scale was 59.8 out of 91 (SD = 11.4). The mean score was 29.3 (SD = 5.6) out of 55 on the computer literacy scale. A one-way ANOVA revealed a statistically significant association between information literacy and information retrieval efficacy (F (2,69) = 4.466, p = 0.015) and efficiency of information retrieval (F (2.69) = 4.563, p = 0.014). Computer literacy was not associated with information retrieval efficacy or efficiency.
Conclusion: The information and computer literacy scores of community family physicians in eight Arab countries are average. Information literacy, rather than computer literacy, is positively associated with the efficacy and efficiency of information retrieval at the point of care. There is room for improvement in evidence-based medicine curricula and continuous professional development to improve information literacy for better information retrieval and patient care.
Promoting rural residents’ participation in clinical trials: clinical trials basics programming and training for rural public librarians
Authors: Ladd Dana L. , Wright Jackson
Published: July 2023

Background: Having diverse representation in clinical trial participation is important. Historically, rural residents have been underrepresented in clinical trial research. Public librarians have an opportunity to promote clinical trial participation among rural residents by offering consumer health information services that help patrons to understand what clinical trials are and how they can find relevant clinical trials.
Case Presentation: A consumer health library and a clinical trial center located at a large academic medical center collaborated to provide clinical trial information programming to rural public libraries. The group was awarded a Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Community Outreach Grant and was able to plan, develop, promote, and implement programs including training workshops, a speaker event, and a book discussion to rural public librarians.
Discussion: Marketing the programs to rural public libraries was difficult and many barriers were encountered. Though registration and subsequent participation were low, participants expressed interest and gratitude for the programs. For any future programs targeting this population, further strategies will need to be implemented to ensure increased registrations and attendees.
DETERMINING OPTIMAL SIMULATION SETTINGS FOR THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP PARTS OPTIMIZATION PROCESS
Authors: Petco Andrei , Bostan Viorel
Published: July 2023

This paper explores the optimal simulation settings required by the optimization process of centrifugal canned motor pump parts using the CH 6,3/32-2,2-2 pump as an example. The optimization of centrifugal pump parts is particularly important in order to increase pump characteristics: pump efficiency, net positive suction head, as well as other optimization criteria. The optimal conditions to obtain a geometric model and optimal mesh properties, initial and boundary conditions, solver settings were investigated. The mathematical models used in the simulation were also presented. In conclusion, there have been revealed optimal simulation settings.
PROCESSES OF CHANGING THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF AUTOMOBILE MOTOR OILS DURING OPERATION
Authors: Padure Olivian , Tezec Iurie , Ceban Victor , Plamadeala Vasile , Buga Alexandru
Published: July 2023

Mathematical modeling of the operation processes of automotive engine oils allows to optimize the time of their use during operation. A certain significance for changing the qualitative properties of motor oils is introduced by such an operational indicator as „waste” oil consumption. The article describes the causes and parameters of engine oil consumption, as well as the mathematical model of changes in the physico-chemical properties of engine oil during operation. The one that will allow us to optimize the periodicity of replacing the engine oil, as a result this fact will allow us to increase the distance between the interventions of the corrective maintenance works of the means of transport.
OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF HgGaInS4 CRYSTALS
Authors: Tiron Andrei
Published: July 2023

Luminescence, transmission, reflection, and wavelength modulation transmission and wavelength modulation reflection spectra of HgGaInS4 crystals were researched in the temperature range of 300-10 K. This article discusses the various features observed in the spectra of HgGaInS4 crystals. The dependence on temperature of the energy gap is shown. Spectra of wavelength modulation transmission have minima a1, a2, and a3, which vary with temperature and are caused by indirect transitions L-Г with phonon absorption and emission. Spectra of thicker crystals have more features caused by the same indirect transitions. The photoluminescence show a strong maximum at 2.43 eV, attributed to radiative recombination of free excitons. These various features have significant implications for the understanding of the electronic and optical properties of HgGaInS4 crystals.
CLAY-STARCH NANOCOMPOSITE COATINGS ON PAPER SUBSTRATE - A PROMISING FRONTIER IN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PACKAGING MATERIAL
Authors: Siminel Nikita
Published: July 2023

The growing concern for environmental sustainability has created an urgent need for the development of innovative and environmentally friendly packaging materials. Among the various options available, clay-starch nanocomposites have emerged as a promising avenue for improving the barrier properties and mechanical strength of paper substrates. In this scientific paper the importance of clay-starch nanocomposite coatings on paper substrate and highlight the role of computer simulations, especially molecular dynamics, in elucidating their structural and functional properties. It has been shown that phyllosilicates with a layer charge < 0.4 electrons per stoichiometric unit can intercalate starch in the interlayer space, forming a barrier for water vapor in the covering layer. Phyllosilicates with a shell charge of >0.4 electrons per stoichiometric unit were not able to intercalate starch. Thus, clay-starchnanocomposites can provide limited water vapor transfer rates and can be recommended asa promising material for dry food packaging.
LAND USE WEB MAP OF MOLDOVA CREATING USING WEB-BASED MAPPING SOFTWARE ARCGIS ONLINE
Authors: Chiriac Ioana
Published: July 2023

The motivation for creating of an interactive map for school is the desire to collect all the necessary information from different sources into one web map to facilitate and standardize the process of teaching geography of the Republic of Moldova, and due to the interactivity of the map to increase student academic achievement and motivation. In the article the methodology of the research, which is carried out within scientific project, the creation of Land Use Web school map of Moldova is considered. The content of the Land Use Web Map and interface screenshots showing functions of interactive map are presented in the article. In the main part of the article, the technology of the creation of Land Use map is described developed by means of work with spatial data of Laboratory of Geomorphology and Ecopedology of Institute of Ecology and Geography and using tools of Web-based mapping software ArcGIS Online. The first result of the study is the description of the technology by which any other thematic web map can be created. The second result is the Land Use web map of Moldova, which through the Internet can be used in any country of the world by students and school teachers.
CONSUMPTION PREFERENCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA POPULATION REGARDING WINES AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Authors: Admin Admin , Covaci Ecaterina
Published: July 2023

The wine market is a mature market strongly affected by favorable or unfavorable developments in the eating habits and purchasing behavior of consumers. In order to establish promotion policies and priority marketing strategies, it would be to establish the profile of the consumer from the target group for which the assortment of wine placed on the consumer market is intended. The study objectives focused on the main preference characteristics of wines and alcoholic beverages consumption, the notoriety of the wines produced by local winemakers and those imported among national consumers. As a result of the marketing study, the following were established: the consumer profile of the target group, the amount of consumption, the assortment/brands preferred by consumers, the frequency of consumption and the role of advertising/promotion of wines and alcoholic beverages in the purchase decision of the national consumer.
RELIGION, TRUST IN GOVERNMENT AND COVID-19 VACCINE ACCEPTANCE IN AFRICA
Authors: Duah Ebenezer
Published: July 2023

The development of vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic brought a huge relief to governments, health workers, and citizens around the globe. However, some citizens are not willing to get vaccinated. Some researchers have attributed this vaccine hesitancy to religion and trust in the government handling the pandemic. This research aims to investigate the impact of these two factors on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Africa. We used data from round 8 of the Afrobarometer survey with a sample size of 6,057 participants. Means, proportions, standard deviations, and ordered logistic regressions were used in the analysis. The results show that Christians and members of other religions such as Hinduism and Hare Krishna were more likely to accept COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, the study found that people who hold some beliefs about the vaccines were less likely to get vaccinated. Finally, citizens who trust the government’s handling of the pandemic were more willing to accept COVID-19 vaccination. Based on these findings, a number of religious health promotion measures are proposed.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE IN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES: CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Authors: Mamokhere John , Lavhelani Kgobe France Khutso
Published: July 2023

The democratic transition on the African continent has been accompanied by problems of poor governance, poor administration, third terms and centralized power, electoral administration conundrums, and corruption. This paper examines the overarching problems in Africa, including electoral challenges, the third term and centralization of power, societal, social, and economic governance, and the death of ethics. This is a desktop study, also known as a conceptual study, that is based on Asante's Afrocentricity Theory, which provides pedagogical thinking about power, dominance, racism, and the need to escape victimization. The findings of the article reveal that many African countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Nigeria, face significant challenges due to poor governance and maladministration. The paper concludes by stating that to address the challenge of poor governance and maladministration in African countries, a multifaceted approach is necessary. One potential innovative solution is to increase transparency and accountability in government institutions using technology and data-driven decision-making. This could involve the implementation of digital systems for monitoring and reporting on government activities as well as the creation of independent oversight committees to ensure public officials are held accountable for their actions.
HELPING LEARNERS UNDERSTAND AND USE EXPRESSIONS WITH “GET”
Authors: Caterenciuc Svetlana
Published: July 2023

Considering a great number of expressions with “get”, teachers do not have to avoid them while teaching English Language. In teaching process, however the mere attention of expressions with “get” is enough to incite confusion among the students. While teaching students, they do not always understand different patterns and meanings of the verb “get” and therefore they are not accessible to them. The scope of the article is to investigate expressions with verb “get” (get combined with different parts of speech, collocations, phrasal verbs, etc.) in order to help teachers better clarify the problematic topic, identify such expressions, understand, learn and use them more effectively in teaching process.
Georgia Health Care Providers’ Experiences With Community Public Health Clients
Authors: Rodriguez Darlene Xiomara , Manley Eric , Bharwani Nilofer K
Published: July 2023

Community health and human services workers play an integral role in communal public health. They are especially integral to meeting the needs of patients who are often on the margins of society. While we often conduct research from the perspective of the end-user – the patient or the client – we do not hear the voices of health and human services professionals with the same regularity. The purpose of this study is to examine the healthcare needs of public health patients from the perspective of community health providers in two Georgia counties. Through this case study, utilizing qualitative data garnered through three focus groups with the local public health department’s employees and affiliated human services providers as part of their quintennial Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), we call attention to several individual and systemic issues providers have identified as worthy of concern. These include health seeking information and behaviors of their clients, as well as the role of health insurance and health access for improved physical, mental, and sexual health. Systemically, providers identify the challenges of status, stigma, and consumer perceptions in the access and quality of care certain segments of the population receive and how provider bias can impede wellbeing. Although the CHNA data collection took place prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, our examination of the data took place during the height of the pandemic. As such, in this paper, we also provide practical implications and future directions for public health and human services providers who have endured the pandemic and sought to meet their patients’ needs during unprecedented circumstances.
Green Synthesis, Multitargeted Molecular Docking and ADMET Studies of Chalcones Based Scaffold as Anti-Breast Cancer Agents
Authors: P. James Jainey , Pramatha Pramatha , Jouhara Mariyam , Fathima C Zakiya , D’Souza Rupal Ria
Published: July 2023

Green synthesis of chalcones is a new alternative to traditional methods, which is eco-friendly and require no solvents. The chalcones exert their anticancer action by the different mechanisms by acting through various targets. The study aimed to synthesise chalcones by green chemistry approach using grinding technique and check their molecular interactions and pharmacokinetic profile by in silico studies. Their anti-breast cancer action was analysed by MTT assay against human breast cancer cells. ADMET and physicochemical properties emphasised the drug-likeness and bioavailability of the synthesised chalcones. All the twelve synthesised chalcones interacted well with the three cancer targets (3ERT, 4OAR and 4WKQ). Among them, the top chalcones were PR2 and PR3, excellently interacting with the targets, which are following the in vitro studies. PR2 and PR3 have obtained good cytotoxic action against human breast cancer cells. Based on these results, it is concluded that the synthesised chalcones can be utilised as leads as anti-breast cancer agents, which can be verified by in vivo studies as future studies.
Evaluation of Anti-asthmatic activity of Achyranthes aspera Linn root Extract
Authors: Ganesh S Shinde , Kunkulol Rahul , Narwane Sandeep , Jadhav Ravindra , Vikhe Dattaprasad
Published: July 2023

Asthma in chronic condition is very tedious to cure and which is very common disease. The aim of study was to evaluate anti-asthmatic activity root part of. A. aspera. Collection of root part of is done from Rahata District Ahmednagar (Maharashtra). For authentication of of Achyranthes aspera A. aspera Herbarium of plant was made and sent to Biological Survey of India, Pune. The collected material was proceeded for air dry at 35-40º C and then it was pulverized in electric grinder. Extraction of obtained powder was completed in ethanol,Water-ethanol and Petroleum ether by using Soxhlet Apparatus.. The presence of Steroids, flavonides, phenolic compound, glycosides, tannins, saponins, alkaloids and carbohydrates were revealed by phytochemical screening. The extract obtained were of aerial part of screened for anti-asthmatic activity. The Petroleum ether extract of root part was result the right side shift of dose Achyranthes aspera response curve in isolated goat chain and isolated guinea pig so it is indicating antiasthmatic action of drug extract.
Antidiabetic Activity of Daun Wungu (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) Extract via Inhibition Mechanism of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8: Molecular Docking and Dynamic Study
Authors: Suhargo Listijani , Winarni Dwi , Fatimah Fatimah , Dhea Kharisma Viol , Muhammad Ansori Arif Nur
Published: July 2023

Diabetes is caused by many factors such as hyperglycemia conditions, it triggers type 1 and 2 diabetes. Hyperglycemia was triggered by the inhibition of glucose absorption of cells and triggers an increase in ROS, insulin signaling can be disrupted due to high ROS levels, the cycle will repeat and then trigger fat accumulation, increase in proinflammatory cytokines, and exacerbate the disease. Previous studies have explained the benefits of Daun Wungu (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) to inhibit the activity of proinflammatory cytokines, but the molecular mechanism has not been identified. Prediction of the molecular mechanism of compound activity from Daun Wungu (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) with proinflammatory receptors was carried out using an bioinformatics approach, the methods used were preparation, drug-likeness prediction, docking, molecular interaction, and dynamic simulation. The results showed that quinoline compounds from Daun Wungu (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) had more negative binding energy with more stable chemical bonds and were predicted to inhibit the activity of proinflammatory cytokines consisting of TNF-, IL-6, and IL-8 proteins.
Konstruksi Wacana Media Sosial Terhadap Permenaker Nomor 2 Tahun 2022 Tentang Tata Cara Dan Persyaratan Pembayaran Manfaat Jaminan Hari Tua (JHT)
Authors: Permata Sari Mudiana , Utami Yeski Putri , Marsono Jarot
Published: July 2023

Salah satu program jaminan sosial ketenagakerjaan adalah program jaminan hari tua yang tertuang dalam Peraturan Menteri Ketenagakerjaan (Permenaker) Nomor 2 Tahun 2022 Tentang Tata Cara Dan Persyaratan Pembayaran Manfaat Jaminan Hari Tua (JHT). Permenaker ini menuai berbagai polemik di masyarakat, terutama adanya penolakan dari kalangan pekerja. Terjadinya kontroversi terhadap keputusan pemerintah untuk mengembalikan JHT kepada fungsi awalnya, tidak lepas dari pengaruh media sosial,  berupa penyampaian wacana dalam berita riil maupun hoaks dalam menggiring opini masyarakat. Oleh karena itu, Analisis Wacana Kritis (AWK) menjadi salah satu cara untuk mengetahui strategi dan konstruksi wacana yang ditimbulkan oleh media sosial mulai dari awal sosialisasi JHT pada awal tahun 2022 hingga akhirnya direvisi menjadi Permenaker No.4 tahun 2022. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pewacanaan dibangun oleh BPJS-TK dan Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan mengenai tata cara dan persyaratan pembayaran manfaat JHT melalui media sosial resmi mereka. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan analisis isi (konten) dengan model analisis Teun A. Van Dijk dan ciri-ciri wacana oleh Eriyanto dengan menggunakan aplikasi software NVIVO. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah unggahan yang berkaitan dengan JHT pada media sosial resmi BPJS-TK dan Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan tidak memperhatikan dimensi struktur makro, struktur mikro dan suprastruktur dalam wacana ditampilkan. Selain itu, informasi yang terpusat pada media sosial menggunakan bahasa yang misleading dan bukan untuk pekerja usia pensiun. Hal inilah yang menyebabkan pekerja pada usia produktif yang salah paham, dan menolak kebijakan pemerintah untuk mengembalikan fungsi JHT sehingga terbitlah Permenaker No. 4 Tahun 2022 untuk meredakan kontroversial yang terjadi di masyarakat terhadap pemerintah.
Shock resistance in conditions of global turbulence: approaches to analysis
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Science, Pesotsky A. A.
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the study is to analyze the shock impact caused by economic sanctions imposed against the socio–economic system of Russia and its regions using the method of the main components and the programming language R.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WOOD DENSITY AND ANATOMY WITH DRILLING RESISTANCE BY NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION METHOD
Authors: JESUS DAIANA SOUZA DE , Oliveira José Tarcísio Da Silva , Nascimento Alexandre Miguel do
Published: July 2023

The Resistograph has emerged as efficient non-destructive evaluation method, because it allows the fast assessment of mechanical resistance, density and other wood properties. The aim of the present study is to assess the influence of wood density and anatomy on resistance to resistographi drilling. Twenty trees of Eucalyptus grandis x Eucalyptus urophylla hybrids, at the age group of 6 years, whose chest height discs (CHD) were removed and subjected to diametrical strip drilling, were herein assessed. The critical locations of amplitude radius were selected after the visual analysis of the resistogram; it was done to remove samples for the anatomical analysis and density carried out to determine several moisture contents. Resistance to drill increased due to increased wood density. Person’s correlation between resistance to drill and basic density reached 0.67; density in hygroscopic moisture was 0.65. There was moderate correlation between fiber wall amplitude and thickness (r=0.65). Cell wall thickness, fiber length and lumen diameter were the main anatomical features contributing to higher resistance to resistograph drilling.
Piketty'nin Kapital’indeki Sermaye, Yoksulluk ve Eşitsizlik Yaklaşımı Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: BÜLBÜL Yaşar , ŞENKAL Abdulkadir
Published: July 2023

Son elli yılda gelişmiş kapitalist dünyada artan gelir ve servet eşitsizlikleri sorunu, hem sosyal araştırmaların hem de siyasi mücadelenin konusu olmuştur. Bu gelişmeye paralel olarak 1970'lerin ortalarından bu yana küresel olarak eşitsizliğin büyümesini fazlasıyla belgeleyen kapsamlı bir literatür oluşmuştur. Özellikle Fransız ekonomist Thomas Piketty'nin, Batı’daki ekonomik eşitsizliğe ilişkin dönüm noktası niteliğindeki analizi bu açıdan önemli bir yer tutmaktadır. “Yirmi Birinci Yüzyılda Kapital” isimli kitap, hem popüler hem de akademik çevrelerde büyük ilgi gören ve kapitalizmin geleceği ile ilgili kapsamlı bir eserdir. Bu kitapta Piketty, ekonomik büyüme teorileri ile fonksiyonel ve kişisel gelir dağılımları arasında bağlantı kurarak kapitalist ekonominin işleyişine dair birleşik bir teori oluşturmaya çalışır. Bunu yaparken aynı zamanda sermaye birikimini ve dağıtımını yönlendiren büyük dinamiklerin neler olduğunu bulmaya çalışır. Ona göre eşitsizliğin uzun vadeli evrimi, servetin yoğunlaşması ve ekonomik büyüme beklentisi ile ilgili sorular, ekonomi politiğin merkezinde yer alır. Uzun vadeli tarihsel veri serilerine dayanarak, ekonomik ayrışmanın güçlerinin kapitalizmde egemen olma eğilimindedir. 20. yüzyılı bu kuralın bir istisnası olarak görür ve 21. yüzyılda kapitalizmi sürdürülebilir kılacak politikalar önerir. Bu doğrultuda, temel ekonomik ve sosyal kalıpları ortaya çıkarmak için on sekizinci yüzyıla kadar uzanan yirmi ülkeden benzersiz bir veri koleksiyonunu analiz ediyor. Ayrıca zenginlik ve eşitsizliğin tarihsel gelişimini açıklamak için 18. yüzyıla kadar uzanan verileri kullanıyor. Verilerle eşleşen bir model önerir ve bu modeli 21. yüzyılda artan servet eşitsizliğini tahmin etmek için kullanır. Hatta senaryoyu desteklemek için yüksek gelir ve servet üzerinden vergi alınmasını önerir.
Views on multilingualism in primary schools, a descriptive enquiry
Authors: Pourbaix Emma , Landuyt Ingeborg , Ardies Jan
Published: July 2023

Multilingualism is increasingly present in schools due to today’s globalisation. In Western countries pupils often have a mother tongue that is different from the language of instruction at school. Schools and teachers have to deal with this changed situation. This requires a new pedagogical approach, but also a clear vision and new school policies. This research investigates the views on multilingualism that are being held by teachers and staff from 69 Flemish primary schools and which connections can be made between these views and the characteristics of the respondents and their schools. We conducted a survey in which we asked the participants about their school’s school language policy and their own views on multilingualism at school. The results of our analysis indicate that  teachers and staff members in primary schools in Flanders (Belgium) still strongly adhere to monolingual policies, especially in the classroom. However, their overall attitude towards multilingualism is slightly less negative than the views of their colleagues in secondary schools. For policymakers, our research puts a finger on a sore spot. It shows that teachers and school authorities still have a long way to go in developing policies that promote language learning. Researchers can find inspiration in this research for a comparative study.
Determination of Machining Characteristics of Heat-Treated Siberian Pine (Pinus sibirica)
Authors: Ergin Umit , Sofuoglu Sait Dundar
Published: July 2023

The main objective of this study is to determine the effect of heat treatment on the machiningproperties of solid wood material and determine the optimum cutting parameters to obtain surfaces with minimum surface roughness. In line with this goal, Siberian pine (Pinus sibirica) wood species, widely used in the woodworking and furniture industry, was chosen as the experimental material. The heat-treated (at a temperature of 190 °C for 2 hours) and untreated samples were machined using two different cutters (carbide upcut milling cutter and carbide compression milling cutter) with 5 mm diameter at 1000, 1500 and 2000 mm/min feeds, 8000, 12000, 16000 rpm spindle speed, 50, 75 and 100 % stepover on the CNC machine. Surface roughness values (Ra and Rz) were measured to evaluate the obtained surfaces according to ISO 468 (2009), ISO 3274 (2005), and ISO 4287 (1997) using a contact profilometer. When the data was evaluated in general, the lowest roughness value for Ra occurred in upcut milling cutter, with 50% stepover, 12000 rpm, 1000 mm/min feed on untreated solid wood material. The highest roughness value for Ra occurred in a compression milling cutter, with 100 % stepover, 16000 rpm, 2000 mm/min feed on heat-treated solid wood material. It has been observed that the feed is the most critical parameter affecting the surface roughness.
Análisis del proceso de inducción del talento humano en las PYMES, Quinindé, 2020 - 2021
Authors: Inga-Aguagallo Carlos Fernando
Published: July 2023

Resumen: Las Pymes enfrentan problemas al establecer procesos inductivos para el talento humano, lo que puede afectar negativamente la producción. La correcta aplicación de la inducción puede fortalecer el aprendizaje de nuevos colaboradores y mejorar las capacidades, conocimientos y habilidades de los empleados. Para mantener una adecuada inducción del personal, se debe verificar el proceso y el desempeño laboral de los colaboradores de acuerdo con las normativas. Este estudio tiene como propósito analizar los procesos de inducción en las empresas y los factores que los afectan. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo basado en encuestas para recolectar datos, con un diseño experimental de investigación exploratorio y descriptivo. El estudio se enfocará en todas las Pymes del Cantón Quinindé y en los empleadores de las mismas para identificar los modelos aplicados. Los resultados destacan la importancia de aplicar procesos inductivos adecuados en las empresas y considerar las variables y dimensiones relevantes. En conclusión, la aplicación adecuada de la inducción del recurso humano puede fortalecer el aprendizaje de nuevos colaboradores, mejorar las capacidades de los empleados y aumentar la producción en las Pymes.
Responsabilidad social en las empresas extractoras de aceite de palma en la provincia de Santo Domingo
Authors: Almenaba-Guerrero Yuli Fernanda
Published: July 2023

Las empresas son el pilar fundamental en el desarrollo de la sociedad, por lo que mostrar una conducta adecuada basada en prácticas de RSE proporciona grandes beneficios para las mismas. Esta situación ha generado una mayor concienciación sobre el tema es por eso que las empresas extractoras de aceite de palma están casi obligadas al hecho de adoptar acciones de responsabilidad y demostrar el compromiso que tienen con la sociedad y el ambiente. Este artículo tiene como objetivo principal analizar la responsabilidad social en las empresas extractoras de aceite de palma en la provincia de Santo Domingo. La investigación fue de tipo analítico-descriptivo, bajo un enfoque cualitativo, utilizando instrumentos de revisión documental, bajo el marco de la responsabilidad social empresarial. De todo esto, se detalla que en Ecuador existe interés por parte de las empresas hacia el cumplimiento de las RSE. Sin embargo, se requiere de un mayor énfasis en las empresas, especialmente aquellas que se dedican a la extracción de esta fruta tropical. Se concluye que las empresas extractoras de la provincia de Santo Domingo en su gran mayoría aún carecen de prácticas socialmente responsables por lo que es de suma importancia poner más énfasis en este sentido
Desenvolvimento do Índice de Sustentabilidade (ISE) da região metropolitana de Sorocaba
Authors: De Lima Flaviano Agostinho , Lourenço Roberto Wagner
Published: July 2023

Acompanhar os resultados da realidade socioeconômica e ambiental são de grande relevância para formulação e orientação de políticas públicas. Atualmente, diversos índices e indicadores estão disponíveis para tal objetivo, porém, as regiões metropolitanas carecem de índices e indicadores que possam contribuir para a elaboração de políticas públicas eficientes. Assim, este trabalho se propôs ao desenvolvimento de um Índice de Sustentabilidade (ISE), tendo como área de estudo a Região Metropolitana de Sorocaba (SP). Calculado para os anos de 2013 a 2019 o ISE foi composto por um conjunto de 12 indicadores ambientais e socioeconômicos, sendo eles: disponibilidade hídrica, cobertura vegetal, emissão de gases efeito estufa, perdas de água, coleta e tratamento de esgoto, coleta seletiva, programa bolsa família, IDEB anos iniciais, IDEB anos finais, índice de Saúde, PIB per capita e o índice de ocupação da população. O ISE (com variação mínima e máxima/ideal entre 0 e 1) calculado para o ano de 2019 estava em 0,517, numa faixa considerada de alerta, sendo ele a média entre o subíndice ambiental, que alcançou 0,355, numa faixa considerada crítica, e o subíndice socioeconômico alcançou 0,679 numa faixa boa. Também foi calculado o índice de Theil “L” visando medir o índice de entropia dos 12 indicadores entre os municípios, evidenciando uma elevada desigualdade ou fragmentação dos indicadores ambientais, mas não quanto aos indicadores socioeconômicos, considerada baixa.
Effect of different vitamin E sources on growth performance, nutrient utilization, anti-oxidant status and carcass characteristics in broiler chicken
Authors: SINGH PANKAJ KUMAR , PRASAD SUMAN KUMAR , SHEKHAR AJIT , KUMAR SANJAY , KUMAR KAUSHALENDRA , KUMAR PRAMOD , GANGULY BHASKAR
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to compare the efficacy of supplementation with a synthetic (DL-α-tocopherol acetate) or herbal source of vitamin E on performance of broiler chicken during a 35-days feeding trial. Day-old broiler chicks (180) were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups, each with three replicates. T1 (control) received a basal diet, Group T2 received a basal diet with synthetic vitamin E @ 100 g/quintal of feed, Group T3 received a basal diet with herbal vitamin E @ 100 g/quintal of feed and Group T4 received a basal diet with synthetic vitamin E @ 50 g/ quintal of feed + herbal vitamin E @ 50 g/quintal of feed. Supplementation of herbal vitamin E enhanced growth performance traits (average weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio and economics of broiler production), retention of nutrients (dry matter, nitrogen, and ether extract), haematological parameters (Hb, PCV, and TEC) and serum total cholesterol in broiler chicks. Antioxidant status revealed significant increase in GSH but not SOD and CAT. A marked increase in the antibody titer against Newcastle Disease vaccine was recorded in the herbal vitamin E supplemented group. The carcass quality was statistically similar among different dietary treatments, however, lowest abdominal fat and meat cholesterol were recorded in the group supplemented with herbal vitamin E. The study depicts that dietary supplementation of synthetic or herbal vitamin E and their combination @ 100 g/quintal of feed improved the growth performance, antioxidant status and carcass quality of broiler chickens; and that herbal vitamin E was economical and more effective as compared to the synthetic vitamin E in improving the performance of broiler chickens.
Rethinking the online environment through collaborative learning
Authors: Evangelista Alex , Thrower Anika
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a devastating disruption to health, social, economic, and educational systems worldwide. Post-secondary institutions responded expeditiously by extensively converting their classes to a digital format. Teachers' use of collaboration represents a critical instructional approach to enhance student learning and retention in online courses. This investigation examined the perceptions of health education faculty towards incorporating online collaborative learning into their curriculum. Grounded in the northeastern United States, the study’s findings suggested that instructor attitude functioned as a powerful, effective, and consistent predictor of their willingness to implement collaboration.
“An Attractive and Varied Repertoire”: The Guitar Revival of 1860–1900 and Victorian Song
Authors: Page Christopher
Published: July 2023

Most modern histories of the classical guitar are devoted to solo playing. They therefore forego a different kind of history based upon the guitar used as an accompaniment for a singer. This article explores how that alternative history might be framed with reference to England during the long reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901). This is the ideal laboratory for such an experiment, not least because the compositions of Catharina Pratten (1824–1895), the most influential guitar player of the day, are often thought to reveal a late-Victorian public with little interest in the guitar as a solo resource. Yet the newspaper record, here distilled into 1,405 separate performances, shows that there the guitar actually underwent a revival in England between about 1880 to 1900; it was, however, primarily a vogue for using the instrument as an accompaniment to songs, not for playing solo music. A substantial part of that song repertoire is recoverable, and the newspaper reports can often be collated with census records and trade directories to produce micro-histories of players. The article therefore works towards a social and musical history of the guitar at a time when the entertainment industry of Great Britain was fed by an inexhaustible supply of musicians, actors and songwriters that did not fail to encompass guitar-players. A complete list of the data analyzed in this article is available in this issue at https://digitalcommons.du.edu/sbs/vol8/iss1/4.