bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychoanalytic Exploration of Identity and Loss in Kiran Desai’s The Inheritance of Loss
Authors: Alkhodairy Betool Fahad
Published: June 2024

This psychoanalytic exploration delves into the nuanced dimensions of identity and loss within Kiran Desai’s literary masterpiece, The Inheritance of Loss. By applying critical psychoanalytic concepts, this analysis navigates the novel’s characters’ intricate subconscious motivations and conflicts against cultural shifts and globalization. The study unveils profound psychological landscapes within the narrative by employing a methodology that combines close textual analysis with established psychoanalytic principles. The characters, such as Jemubhai and Biju, serve as focal points for exploring the depths of their internal struggles in response to external forces. Concepts like repression and symbolism become invaluable tools in deciphering layers of meaning embedded in the narrative, enriching our comprehension of their psyches. The Inheritance of Loss is a set of external events and a profound exploration of the human condition. Characters, shaped by their unconscious desires and conflicts, become mirrors reflecting the broader societal implications of cultural upheaval. The narrative becomes a testament to the intricacies of human existence amidst a rapidly changing world. This psychoanalytic analysis provides a key to unlocking the depths of Desai’s narrative, offering a richer interpretation of the novel’s characters and themes. By unraveling the psychological tapestry woven into the story, the study provides insights into the universal struggles of individuals facing the complexities of identity, loss, and cultural transformation. Through this exploration, The Inheritance of Loss transcends its narrative boundaries, inviting readers to contemplate the human psyche’s profound and often hidden dimensions.
Surface Modification of Polycarbonate Using Mesh Electrode at Atmospheric Pressure Discharge at 50 Hz
Authors: Shrestha A.K. , Dotel B.S. , Dhungana S. , Shrestha R. , Baniya H.B. , Joshi U.M. , Subedi D.P.
Published: June 2024

This paper reports the result of surface treatment of polycarbonate sample on atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge (APDBD) in argon environment. The discharge was generated in parallel plate DBD system with a fine metal mesh below a barrier using a high voltage power supply (0-20KV) operating at line frequency, 50Hz. The main objective of the study is to investigate improvement of the hydrophilic property of the polymer after the treatment in plasma. The plasma treated samples were characterized by gravimetric method and contact angle measurement with two test liquids and the contact angle data were used for the calculation of surface energy of the samples with its polar and dispersive components. Our result showed that the discharge produces significant improvement in hydrophilicity just after 2 minutes of treatment reducing the contact angle from 88.28° to less than 55°. It was also found that the change in surface energy is mainly due to the increase in polar component of the surface energy.
A Study on Electric Dryer for Cash Crops Drying as an End-Use Promotion of Micro Hydro Power in Nepal & Its Comparative Analysis with Biomass Based Drying System
Authors: Gyanwali K. , Aryal P. , Adhikari B.
Published: June 2024

Electric dryers serve farmers as an efficient, environment friendly, and proper technology with high performance for quality product drying than other types of conventional dryers. Development and implementation of electric dryers have become a must to bring socio-economic and technological change in rural Nepal. For performance testing and comparison with biomass-based drying systems, an electric dryer was designed and locally fabricated, taking special care in insulation of the system and transported to Baletaksar-5, Gulmi. Performance testing was followed by individual parts testing with the observation of drying pattern. Two different performance tests were carried out with 25 kg of fresh ginger as input, which was dried for 4.5 hours. The first test was 30% efficient, consuming 40 kWh of electric power with an output of 5.4 kg of dried ginger. When leakage of the hot and dry air from the dryer was minimized in the second test, the dryer was 37% efficient. Later on, the electric dryer system was compared with a biomass-based dryer system, which shows that the drying rate of the electric dryer is stable and constant, also the required temperature in this system can be maintained as per requirement like 60°C in the case of ginger drying. The temperature profile of drying air in the biomass-based system was unstable and inconsistent with periodical variation like a sinusoidal curve. The efficiency of the electrical dryer was much higher compared to the biomass-based system, which lies between 10 to 13% depending upon feedstock input for gasifier. Financial analysis was performed, which shows an annual revenue of NRs. 2,340,000 with a total breakeven sales of 4379.5 kg dry ginger and corresponding payback period is 0.9357 years.
Determination of Earthquake Magnitudes Using Duration of High-Frequency Energy Radiation and Maximum Displacement Amplitudes: Application to the April 25, 2015 Nepal Earthquake
Authors: Hara Tatsuhiko
Published: June 2024

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Physicochemical and Bacteriological Analyses of Groundwater in the Periphery of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu Valley
Authors: Silwal Sandhya , Shrestha Sanjiv , Shrestha Soniya , Khatiwada Manisha , Jaishi Anita
Published: June 2024

The objective of this study was to assess the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of groundwater samples. A total of 34 samples were taken during the time period of June 6 to June 21 of 2016 from the groundwater sources in Kathmandu, located in the periphery of Bagmati river, from Chobhar to Sinamangal with approximate distance of 10 km. Site for study, sample collection, transportation, preservation and processing (bacteriological and physicochemical analyses) of samples were carried out following standard protocols issued by [1, 2]. Membrane filtration technique was employed for enumeration of indicator organism (coliform and thermotolerant coliform) and biochemical tests for its identification.
The temperatures of water sample ranged from 19.6°C to 24.6°C and pH from 6.9 to 7.8 during early afternoon of different sampling days. Electrical conductivity (EC) varied from 20 µS/cm to 890 µS/cm showing a positive correlation with the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) values. The samples were found to contain higher turbidity that ranged from 5 NTU to 14 NTU. The Dissolved Oxygen (DO) values were within the WHO limit, ranging from 5 mg/L to 7.9 mg/L. The water samples did not have problems regarding the chloride, nitrate or phosphate levels. The levels of ammonia and iron were found to be higher than the standard values. Out of 34 samples, only three samples (9%) were coliform free and the rest of the samples showed contamination. Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolates were obtained from six of the samples (18%), ranging from 2 cfu/100 mL to 5 cfu/100 mL. Thus, 31 samples were found to be unfit for drinking having tested positive for coliforms. Overall, samples from Chobhar to Balkhu, specifically nearby Manjushree area were found to have better quality than other water samples but still none of the samples have unquestionable quality.
History of Mathematical Sciences in Nepal
Authors: Jha K. , Adhikary P.R. , Pant S.R.
Published: June 2024

The history of teaching mathematics is as old as human civilization. The history of mathematics is a powerful tool for disseminating an understanding of mathematics. The history of mathematics teaching in Nepal started with the establishment of "Gurukula" in ancient times, while the modern education system in Nepal appears to follow the global educational trends. The aim of this paper is to present a brief historical account of Nepalese mathematicians up to the nineteenth century and their notable contributions to mathematical sciences in Nepal.
Case Studies of Hospitalized Patients Due to Drug Related Complications
Authors: Shrestha Rajeev , Shakya Sony , Bista Durga , Shrestha Rojeena Koju , Khan Gulam Muhammad , Joshi Shreena , Rao B.S.
Published: June 2024

A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving five major hospitals in Nepal covering Kathmandu, Bharatpur, and Palpa during the period from 22nd February to 30th May 2003. Pharmacists and doctors collected data from the in-patient files of those admitted due to drug-related complications (DRC) and entered the details in the study-encounter form. The study excluded outpatients and patients experiencing DRCs outside the hospital. Among 15,624 hospital admissions, 63 (0.4%) were attributed to DRCs. Analgesics were responsible for one-fourth of the complications, while hypersensitivity and gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding separately accounted for nearly one-fifth of the complications. Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) caused 51 (80.96%) of the complications, followed by overdose (17.46%) and wrong dose (1.58%). A higher incidence of ADRs was due to analgesics (23.82%), followed by antibacterial agents (17.46%), antitubercular agents (15.87%), central nervous system drugs (11.12%), steroids (4.76%), and miscellaneous drugs (7.93%). Analgesics were the main therapeutic category causing DRCs, with hypersensitivity and GI bleeding being the major complications. ADRs were found to be the major cause, with a higher incidence attributable to analgesics and antibacterial agents. The study provided evidence of the incidence of DRCs.
Mathematical Modelling of Residual Effects of Distillery Effluents Application by Finite Difference Method
Authors: Devkota Jyoti U. , Aryal Sabita
Published: June 2024

Mathematical Modelling has immense applications in various fields ranging from biomedical sciences to environmental sciences. Here, mathematical modelling has been applied to an environmental pollution, in particular soil pollution problem. Finite difference method has been successfully used to predict the residual effect of potassium (K), an important component of poly-methanated effluents. Further various parameters of the soil such as electro conductivity, pH etc. have been analysed mathematically. Their inter-relationships have also been studied.
Result in Dislocated Quasi Metric Space
Authors: Panthi D. , Jha K.
Published: June 2024

In this paper, we prove a fixed point theorem in dislocated quasi-metric space which extends and unifies some well-known similar results in literature.
Audit Sistem Informasi Menggunakan Framework Cobit 5 Domain DSS Dan MEA pada PT. Clay Jaya Bersama
Authors: Saputri Ervina , Nisa Khoirun
Published: June 2024

Abstrak  - PT. Clay Jaya Bersama atau Bangun Indah Graha Magelang adalah salah satu perusahaan retail bahan bangunan di Magelang yang baru beroperasi selama 1 tahun. Sistem informasi yang digunakan PT. Clay Jaya Bersama adalah Accurate dan Rene. Namun pemanfaatan terhadap sistem informasi yang ada belum optimal, sehingga proses kerja menjadi kurang efisien. Belum pernah adanya evaluasi dan controlling terhadap sistem informasi yang ada. Belum juga memiliki divisi khusus yang bertanggung jawab atas sistem informasi yang ada. Maintenance dan troubleshooting terhadap jaringan komputer dilakukan oleh pegawai yang paham saja, yang belum tentu memiliki keahlian dan tidak bisa bertanggung jawab apabila terjadi kesalahan. Maka dari itu, perlu melakukan audit tata kelola dan sistem informasi yang berjalan saat ini pada PT. Clay Jaya Bersama. Adapun kerangka kerja yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kerangka kerja COBIT 5, dengan domain DSS (Deliver, Service, and Support) dan MEA (Monitor, Evaluate and Assess). Melakukan audit tata kelola dan sistem informasi dapat mengukur tingkat kematangan proses pada PT. Clay Jaya Bersama serta hasilnya dapat digunakan sebagai bahan pertimbangan dan perbaikan proses yang ada pada PT. Clay Jaya Bersama agar lebih baik.Kata Kunci : Audit Sistem Informasi, Tata Kelola TI, Cobit 5 Abstract  - PT. Clay Jaya Bersama or Bangun Indah Graha Magelang is a building material retail company in Magelang that has only been operating for 1 year. The information system used by PT. Clay Jaya Bersama is Accurate and Rene. However, the utilization of the existing information system is not optimal, so that the work process becomes less efficient. There has never been an evaluation and control of the existing information system. Not yet have a special division that is responsible for the existing information system. Maintenance and troubleshooting of computer networks is carried out by employees who understand only, who do not necessarily have expertise and cannot be held responsible if something goes wrong. Therefore, the authors need to conduct an audit of governance and information systems that are currently running at PT. Clay Jaya Together. The framework used in this study uses the COBIT 5 framework, with DSS (Deliver, Service, and Support) and MEA (Monitor, Evaluate and Assess) domains. Conducting governance and information system audits can measure the level of process maturity at PT. Clay Jaya Bersama and the results can be used as material for consideration and improvement of existing processes at PT. Clay Jaya Bersama to make it better.Keywords: Information System Audit, IT Governance, Cobit 5
Penggunaan Metode Webqual 4.0 Untuk Analisa Kualitas Website Dinas Sosial Kota Bekasi
Authors: Putra Andi Asmara , Muryani Sri
Published: June 2024

Dinas Sosial Kota Bekasi perlu memiliki sebuah website yang baik untuk melakukan penyampain sebuah informasi serta layanan yang dapat diakses oleh seluruh masyarakat yang termasuk dalam wilayah kerja Dinas Sosial Kota Bekasi. Melakukan sebuah evaluasi merupakan hal sangat diperlukan dalam peningkatan kualitas dari sebuah website. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengukur persepsi pengguna ketika mengakses website Dinas Sosial Kota Bekasi. Hasil penelitian ini dapat memberikan rekomendasi sebagai bahan pertimbangan dalam pengembangan untuk peningkatan kualitas website. Pada penelitian  ini sampel yang penulis gunakan sebanyak 280 responden dari total 935 populasi pada bulan Mei 2023 dalam menentukan jumlah sampel dihitung berdasarkan rumus slovin. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode webqual 4.0 adapun variabel yang independen terdiri dari 3 variabel yaitu usability, information quality, dan service interaction quality serta 1 variabel dependen yaitu user satisfaction. Dari perolehan uji F yang terdiri dari 3 variabel independen diperoleh hasil secara bersama-sama (secara simultan) memiliki pengaruh terhadap variabel dependen. Dari hasil uji T menunjukkan bahwa tiap-tiap (secara parsial) variabel independen juga berpengaruh terhadap variabel dependen. Berdasarkan perolehan dari hasil uji yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini sehingga diberikan rekomendasi dari 3 variabel independen dari webqual. Rekomendasi tersebut terdapat pada indikator X1.6 perbaikan pada tampilan desain, indikator X2.1 perbaikan pada situs website agar memberikan tingkat kedatailan infromasi yang tinggi, indikator X3.3 memberikan keyakinan pengguna agar memiliki rasa aman terhadap data pribadi yang diberikan pada saat mengakses website. Dengan rekomendasi tersebut di harapkan bisa menjadi bahan pertimbangan bagi pihak pengelola website Dinas Sosial Kota Bekasi
Sistem Informasi Kejadian Kebakaran pada Suku Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran dan Penyelamatan Bencana Kota Administrasi Jakarta Selatan Berbasis Website
Authors: Laraswati Dewi Laraswati Dewi , Iin Indarti Iin , Alam Ferdy Fachrul
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang pengembangan sistem informasi pengelolaan kejadian kebakaran di Command Center Sudin Gulkarmat Jakarta Selatan. Wilayah ini memiliki banyak objek dan tempat strategis, namun juga rentan terhadap berbagai hambatan seperti kejahatan, banjir, kemacetan, dan terutama kebakaran. Kebakaran memiliki potensi bahaya yang besar dan dapat terjadi kapan saja dan di mana saja. Data menunjukkan tingginya jumlah kejadian kebakaran di Jakarta Selatan, dengan kerugian yang mencapai miliaran rupiah. Namun, pengelolaan data pelaporan kejadian kebakaran di Command Center Sudin Gulkarmat Jakarta Selatan masih belum efektif. Penggunaan Microsoft Excel sudah tidak memadai karena jumlah dan kompleksitas data semakin meningkat. Tampilan aplikasi yang kurang spesifik dan user-friendly juga menjadi kendala, terutama bagi pengguna baru. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis mengembangkan dan mengimplementasikan sistem informasi pengelolaan kejadian kebakaran berbasis website. Sistem ini memiliki beberapa keunggulan, termasuk kemampuan mencatat dan mengelola informasi kejadian kebakaran secara terpusat, manajemen sumber daya armada, dan telah melalui uji coba serta evaluasi yang sesuai. Diharapkan sistem ini dapat meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas penanganan kejadian kebakaran di Jakarta Selatan, terutama dalam hal koordinasi, respons cepat, dan pelaporan kepada pihak terkait. Sistem informasi ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan dalam peningkatan kinerja Command Center Sudin Gulkarmat Jakarta Selatan.
Perancangan User Interface & User Experience Aplikasi TipsnTrip Menggunakan Metode Design Thinking
Authors: Azisz Ahmad Miftahul , Kusuma Wahyu Andhyka
Published: June 2024

Pertumbuhan jumlah objek wisata di Indonesia yang semakin tinggi dapat mempengaruhi nilai kepuasan dari para wisatawan. Fakta terkait hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa semakin banyak pilihan objek wisata membuat wisatawan merasa bingung akan pilihan destinasi wisatanya. Salah satu strategi yang seringkali digunakan untuk mengatasi hal tersebut adalah membuat catatan/daftar objek wisata sebelum pergi berwisata. Terlepas dari manfaat strategi tersebut, wisatawan mengeluhkan tingkat kesulitan dalam membuat daftar objek wisata yang dilengkapi dengan durasi waktu tempuh dan rencana biaya. Terlebih apabila wisatawan belum pernah mengunjungi wilayah yang akan dituju. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk a) mengkaji suatu permasalahan, melawan asumsi, dan memahami kebutuhan pengguna terkait permasalahan yang terjadi b) mengimplementasikan solusi kreatif melalui pengembangan sebuah aplikasi dalam pembuatan catatan/daftar objek wisata secara otomatis yang kemudian diberi nama “TipsnTrip”. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Design Thinking, dimana untuk mengembangkan sebuah aplikasi perlu adanya UI/UX yang runtut agar nilai kenyamanan pengguna dapat diwujudkan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah prototype mobile yang telah dievaluasi menggunakan SUS dan UEQ. Evaluasi SUS mengungkapkan bahwa praktik penerapan pada rancangan UI/UX aplikasi TipsnTrip memperoleh tingkat kepuasan yang baik dengan skor sebesar 84,67 serta memperoleh hasil dengan kategori Good pada 4 aspek dari total keseluruhan aspek pengujian UEQ.
Business Intelligence Untuk Memantau Perkembangan Harga Pangan Provinsi DKI Jakarta
Authors: Hidayat Miwan Kurniawan , Putri Destiana
Published: June 2024

Kebutuhan pokok pangan mencakup berbagai jenis makanan yang esensial bagi kesehatan dan keberlangsungan hidup individu dan populasi. Pangan pokok menjadi dasar dari pola makan yang sehat dan memadai bagi masyarakat, dan akses yang cukup terhadap beragam jenis pangan ini menjadi kunci untuk mendukung ketahanan pangan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat secara keseluruhan. Dengan populasi yang besar, Indonesia membutuhkan kemampuan untuk mandiri dalam sektor industri pangan. Bagaimana penggunaan Business Intelligence untuk memantau perubahan harga pangan di provinsi DKI Jakarta sebagai langkah pencegahan terhadap potensi kenaikan harga menjadi permasalah pada penelitian ini. Tujuan penelitian yaitu menerapkan Business Intelligence yang mampu menganalisis data dan menyajikan informasi harga komoditas pangan. Metode penelitian melibatkan analisis kebutuhan, perancangan data warehouse, implementasi Online Analytical Processing (OLAP), serta penggambaran data secara visual. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Business Intelligence dimanfaatkan untuk mengawasi fluktuasi harga pangan sebagai langkah pencegahan terhadap potensi kenaikan harga. Business Intelligence memiliki kapabilitas untuk menganalisis dan menyajikan informasi tentang harga rata-rata, harga terendah, serta harga tertinggi berdasarkan berbagai dimensi seperti jenis komoditas, lokasi kota, dan periode waktu.
Grammatical Errors Analysis on Students’ Descriptive Texts
Authors: Sakdidah Siti , Prastikawati Entika Fani , Hawa Faiza
Published: June 2024

Writing and grammar become students' difficulties in learning English. The purpose of this article is to identify the types of grammatical errors that students make. The methodology is descriptive-qualitative. This research is based on descriptive text written by class VII students of SMP Negeri 6 Semarang as a data source. Information was analyzed using Dulay's (1982) error theory and a taxonomy of surface strategies. The results show that the most common type of grammatical error is omission, accounting for 56 errors and about 57% of all errors. Thus, there are 20% addition errors, 14% information errors, and 9% misordering errors. The reason why omission is higher and misordering is most rarely found is because in omission, students are less thorough in using punctuation, articles, prepositions, capital letters, and the simple present tense. Furthermore, misordering was found to be very rare because students misplaced grammar, such as when using word-to-word translation from Indonesian to English.
Diversity Through Precarity? Gender, Race, and Work in Digital Journalism
Authors: Cohen Nicole , Clarke Shannon
Published: June 2024

Background: Women have increased opportunities to participate in digital journalism, but racial and gender disparities are still pervasive in the industry.

Analysis: Using qualitative, semi-structured interviews, this research examines ongoing experiences of women working in digital journalism in Canada from an intersectional perspective that attends to race, gender, and class.

Conclusions and implications: In the context of an industry undergoing continual change and transformation, women of colour occupy more precarious forms of employment and work on more tenuous terrain. Employment status and its attendant securities and insecurities are a vital analytic for understanding women’s gendered and racialized experiences in journalism.
Produção textual escrita em monitoria acadêmica
Authors: Beloti Adriana , Rogaléski Lorena Yasmim
Published: June 2024

Este trabalho objetiva compreender a constituição da prática de escrita dos participantes de um projeto de monitoria acadêmica e os processos formativos da monitora. Os conceitos advindos do interacionismo e do campo educacional, com destaque à práxis, são fundamentais à investigação. A Linguística Aplicada sustenta teórica e metodologicamente a pesquisa, tendo em vista os registros estudados – práticas de linguagem – e as categorias consideradas. Tomam-se os textos produzidos pelos acadêmicos, a fim de observar os modos de interação entre a monitora e os estudantes. Além disso, o caráter de formação docente inicial é examinado, considerando-se a constituição da acadêmica monitora no percurso de estudo e atendimento no projeto em tela. Na síntese, observam-se as atitudes responsivas ativas dos participantes atendidos e, ainda, a constituição da prática docente da monitora, tanto pela própria atuação quanto pela mediação da professora orientadora.
Lúdico e inclusão: narrativas e experiências de professores diante de um contexto pandêmico em Nova Iguaçu-RJ
Authors: Aguiar Jonathan
Published: June 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender as narrativas e concepções que professores atuantes na educação básica possuem sobre inclusão e o lúdico no contexto pandêmico, no qual enfrentamos devido à Covid-19. No entanto, esta investigação é considerada qualitativa, do tipo estudo de caso, no qual teve como base o curso “O Lúdico e suas Manifestações na Educação Básica”, promovido pela Secretaria Municipal de Educação de Nova Iguaçu. Realizado no 1º semestre de 2021, de modo remoto, com a participação de aproximadamente 45 professores que atuam no âmbito do Ensino Fundamental. A partir desse curso e seus desdobramentos, concluímos que os professores que os professores reafirmam o quanto o espaço de encontro autoformativo entre docentes é fundamental principalmente por instaurar um ambiente para a troca de conhecimentos, nesse caso sobre a inclusão e a vivência do lúdico enquanto participação.
Arc tectonic elements and the upper mantle structure of the Central and Southeastern Asia: seismic tomography and seismicity data
Authors: Sokolov S. Y. , Trifonov V. G.
Published: June 2024

Analysis of the upper mantle plumes spatial distribution in the inner part of the Sunda arc shows a number of plume bodies interrupting the stagnating slab framed from the south by the sinking slab of the Sunda Arc. Possible mechanisms providing this structure of the mantle are (i) sublatitudinal toroidal mantle flow through a gap in a flat slab and (ii) roll-back capable of forming a gap in a flat slab and launching upper mantle plumes in it without deep (1000 km) roots. The space above the slab top surface consists of local hot mantle bodies, which are secondary plumes and often form local rift segments. The three-dimensional mapping of δVp in the Tibet and Central Asia region contains structural styles similar to the Sunda Arc region. There is a region of subhorizontal fragments of slabs and a gap in which plume anomalies of deep and secondary origin are established. The vectors of the movements of rock masses along the shape of the Sunda Arc detachment planes, detected from seismic events, are directed outward from the center of the curvature of the arc in which secondary upper mantle plumes are concentrated. This indicates the presence of thrust processes at the arc front that are not associated with the subducting plate. Thrusting at the arc is accompanied by less number of events along antithetical thrusts. The fan-shaped orientation of azimuth movements along the Himalayas is directed to Hindustan. This shows that the main indicator of tectonic activity — seismic events — has a direction of rock mass displacement to the south from the back-arc stretching region within Tibet with the formation of thrust deformations during movements along the detachment planes. In the Himalayan arc, as well as the Sunda Arc, two directions of seismic movements are distinguished. The first direction corresponds to the model of the Indian Plate subduction. The second direction combines the displacement of the thrusts on the Indian Plate.
On measurement of the dependence of the effective conductivity of liquid metals with solid particles on the volume fraction of the impurity
Authors: Losev G. L. , Okatiev R. S.
Published: June 2024

A method has been proposed and implemented for experimentally measuring the effective conductivity of a limited volume of a metal melt with an admixture of solid well-conducting particles depending on the volume fraction of the impurity in the range from zero to seven percent. A comparison is made with known theoretical dependencies for effective conductivity. It is shown that none of the considered models provides even qualitative agreement with experiment. On the experimental curve, several sections can be distinguished with different dependences of conductivity on the volume fraction of the impurity. The experimental data are approximated by analytical functions, which make it possible to use the results obtained for numerical modeling of MHD processes.
Exploring the Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence for
the Design of Language Learning and Assessment Tasks
Authors: Bogolepova S. V. , Babayan E. R.
Published: June 2024

The artificial intelligence-based tools are currently used by professionals in
various fields. The article analyzes the potential of a specialized platform and a chatbot for
creating learning and assessment tasks in foreign languages. The object of the study was
the wording of close and open-ended assignments, as well as language and textual material
included in the assignments. Although the analyzed tools coped with task creation, their
potential was limited. The multiple-choice tasks were one-size-fits-all and did not involve
in-depth text analysis. Although the created language material represented competent
authentic contexts, it needed to be improved, as did the wording of the tasks. As for the
open-ended tasks, the chatbot turned out to be more versatile than a specialized platform:
unlike the platform, it successfully coped with the formulation of essay topics of various
types, as well as complex creative tasks. At the same time, the chatbot required a wellconsidered and well-formulated request and precise instructions. Thus, tools based on
artificial intelligence can help a foreign language teacher to create assignments, but their
quality will be determined by the methodological literacy of the tasks set by the teacher and
the finalization of materials.
THE PRACTICE OF KEEPING A REFLECTIVE DIARY AS A WAY TO WORK WITH STRESS BY STUDENTS
Authors: Galoy Natalia
Published: June 2024

The article presents the results of a longitudinal study of 148 students’ diaries organized in the form of a daily description of their emotional states and behavioral reactions in self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic from 2020 to 2022. The theoretical analysis of the concepts of stress, coping and psychological practice of diary entries is given. The method of researching coping strategies by means of a reflexive diary is described. The theoretical and experimental substantiation of the effectiveness of the practice of keeping a reflective diary by students in order to manage stress in the conditions of the coronavirus pandemic is presented.
CULTIVATING PATRIOTISM IN STUDENTS ON THE HISTORICAL SOCIO-CULTURAL IDEAL OF THE PERSON IN CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Gaiduk Denis
Published: June 2024

The article substantiates the relevance of patriotic education of youth based on the socio-cultural ideal of personality. The essence and content of patriotism in modern conditions are clarified. The concept of socio-cultural ideal is elaborated on based on its historical analysis and taking into account modern requirements. It is emphasized that cultural institutions can play a special role in the educational process, since their activities are capable of arousing real social values and needs through art. The directions of patriotic education in cultural institutions based on the historical socio-cultural ideal of the individual are proposed.
K. D. USHINSKY’S ACTIVITY AS THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF THE JOURNAL OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION (ON THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH)
Authors: Yakovlev Sergey
Published: June 2024

The readers are presented with the material on the activities of the outstanding Russian teacher Konstantin Dmitrievich Ushinsky as the editor-in-chief and an active author of the “Journal of the Ministry of Public Education”. When preparing the article, primary sources were used – printed materials of the Journal of the Ministry of Public Education, published in the period from 1860 to 1862, as well as other sources.
ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКІ СТАНДАРТИ МИТНОГО КОНТРОЛЮ ТА ЇХ ВПЛИВ НА МИТНУ БЕЗПЕКУ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: КОЛОМІЄЦЬ Ганна
Published: June 2024

У статті розглядаються аспекти інтеграції європейських стандартів митного контролю в Україні та їх вплив на митну безпеку країни. Аналізуються сучасні виклики митної системи України та необхідність впровадження реформ, які включають модернізацію технологічної бази, підвищення кваліфікації працівників митних органів, та впровадження новітніх інформаційних технологій. Впровадження європейських стандартів сприятиме зниженню ризиків контрабанди та порушень митного законодавства, підвищенню ефективності митних операцій, і загальному економічному розвитку країни. Стаття підкреслює важливість міжнародної співпраці та технічної допомоги для успішної реалізації цих реформ. Висновки статті демонструють, що інтеграція України до європейської митної системи є важливим кроком на шляху до зміцнення економічної стабільності та розвитку країни.
Secure storage of dynamic node information in smart parking using local blockchain
Authors: Khanjari Saeed , Rahmani Amir Masoud
Published: June 2024

One of the challenges drivers face in today’s fast-paced urban world is the ability to access parking spaces quickly. The increase in the number of vehicles in cities, especially in urban areas, as well as the growth of network services in smart cities, has created the need to provide easy-to-use smart parking networks. However, the most critical challenge in building such a network is the secure storage of customer and service provider information. Using blockchain to store data securely requires powerful computing resources and high energy consumption. In this research, combining existing ideas in the field of smart parking and blockchain, a solution will be proposed to use blockchain in dynamic nodes with poor computing resources, such as sensors used in smart parking. As one of the layers introduced in smart parking, we simulated the proposed algorithm in a wireless sensor network (WSN). In light of the findings of previous studies demonstrating the efficacy of Zigbee technology as a mesh topology in WSNs with low-cost infrastructure and resource requirements and our simulation results, we employed this technology to evaluate its performance in our proposed smart parking application. On the other hand, functions created with the Solidity language can use online payment services on such a secure network.
GreenhouseGuard: Enabling real-time warning prediction for smart greenhouse management
Authors: Morales-García Juan , Padilla-Quimbiulco Diego , Cantabella Magdalena , Ayuso Belén , Muñoz Andrés , Cecilia José M.
Published: June 2024

Greenhouses constitute intricate systems where numerous variables play a pivotal role in enhancing crop yields within the framework of intensive agriculture. Consequently, real-time monitoring and visualization of these variables are imperative to strike a balance between resource efficiency and production maximization. Furthermore, the ability to make predictive assessments regarding these variables is essential to avert potential greenhouse disasters. In this article, we introduce an intelligent alert system designed to efficiently oversee agricultural operations within a functioning greenhouse, ultimately bolstering productivity through the optimization of crop growth and energy consumption. This system comprises a web application, GreenhouseGuard, which improves the graphical and statistical representation of data collected by a network of sensors strategically positioned throughout the greenhouse, as well as the forecasts generated from this data. These sensors are strategically located to provide more precise real-time data readings, thereby minimizing error margins. Moreover, GreenhouseGuard offers diverse data visualization options and forecasts of greenhouse variables to enable in-depth analysis of the acquired information. Consequently, this alert system empowers greenhouse managers to proactively address abnormal situations that may jeopardize their crop yields.
A Bibliometric Lens on the Future: How AI continues to transform education institutions
Authors: Easouh Feda Yousef Jeries , Oweis Thelal Eqab , Makahleh Hanada Ahmad
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: This extensive analysis examines the changing environment of AI in education using 1,480 Web of Science research publications. The goal is to map the academic landscape, highlight significant topics, and identify notable authors, nations, and documents to enable future study in this expanding subject.

OBJECTIVE: The study seeks to explore AI’s influence on education and identify patterns and insights that might inform future research.

METHODS: Bibliometric and content analytics are used to carefully extract data from the Web of Science Core Collection. To ensure completeness and relevance, 1,480 peer-reviewed papers from 2008 to 2023 were selected.

RESULTS: The study identified six research clusters: AI Ethics and Innovation, Teaching Systems, Learning Experiences, Education Performance Enhancement via AI, Sustainable Development Goals in Education, and AI, Big Data, and Education. With the help of 107 universities, 310 keywords, and 160 authors from 37 different countries, these clusters are thriving islands in their respective fields.

IMPLICATIONS: This study helps researchers, educators, and policymakers explore the literature and identify prospective research areas. It allows stakeholders to lead AI in education towards a more inclusive and enlightened future.
Two-layer dynamic graph convolutional recurrent neural network for traffic flow prediction
Authors: Lu Xiangyi , Tian Feng , Shen Yumeng , Zhang Xuejun
Published: June 2024

Traffic flow prediction can improve transportation efficiency, which is an important part of intelligent transportation systems. In recent years, the prediction method based on graph convolutional recurrent neural network has been widely used in traffic flow prediction. However, in real application scenarios, the spatial dependence of graph signals will change with time, and the filter using a fixed graph displacement operator cannot accurately predict traffic flow at the current moment. To improve the accuracy of traffic flow prediction, a two-layer graph convolutional recurrent neural network based on the dynamic graph displacement operator is proposed. The framework of our proposal is to use the first layer of static graph convolutional recurrent neural network to generate the sequence wave vector of the graph displacement operator. The sequence wave vector is passed through the deconvolutional neural network to obtain the sequence dynamic graph displacement operator, and then the second layer dynamic graph convolutional recurrent neural network is used to predict the traffic flow at the next moment. The model is evaluated on the METR-LA and PEMS-BAY datasets. Experimental results demonstrate that our model signiï¬cantly outperforms other baseline models.
Artificial intelligence detection system based on multi-sensor and wireless communication
Authors: Li Qiang
Published: June 2024

In today’s world, Internet technology and wireless communication technology are becoming more and more mature, which has brought massive network information resources to all sectors of society. At the same time, the phenomenon of data loss caused by illegal network intrusion is becoming more and more common. Therefore, it is necessary to identify and deal with them in combination with IDS (intrusion detection system). The problem of data processing is also very important. Enterprises can build a data management system according to their own needs, and use this system to process data. With the help of science and technology, AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology has become more mature and applied in many industries. Therefore, this paper proposed to build an AI IDS, and combined the deep RL (reinforcement learning) algorithm to analyze the performance of the system. This paper tested and analyzed the system from the aspects of precision and recall. The experimental results showed that the average precision of the five data sets was 94.76%, and the average recall rate was 91.4%. From the above data, combined with the algorithm in this paper, the precision and recall of the system have been significantly improved. This paper also conducted benchmark energy consumption comparison experiments for different cloud data management systems. The results showed that in terms of loading, the benchmark energy consumption of HBase was the lowest, which was 86KJ. In terms of query, the benchmark energy consumption of GridSQL was the lowest, which was 56KJ. It can be seen that different systems have their own advantages in the benchmark energy consumption of loading and query.
Polyphenols and Diets as Current and Potential Nutrition Senotherapeutics in Alzheimer’s Disease: Findings from Clinical Trials
Authors: Chen Xi , Walton Karen , Brodaty Henry , Chalton Karen
Published: June 2024

Cellular senescence, a hallmark of aging, plays an important role in age-related conditions among older adults. Targeting senescent cells and its phenotype may provide a promising strategy to delay the onset or progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In this review article, we investigated efficacy and safety of nutrition senotherapy in AD, with a focus on the role of polyphenols as current and potential nutrition senotherapeutic agents, as well as relevant dietary patterns. Promising results with neuroprotective effects of senotherapeutic agents such as quercetin, resveratrol, Epigallocatechin-gallate, curcumin and fisetin were reported from preclinical studies. However, in-human trials remain limited, and findings were inconclusive. In future, nutrition senotherapeutic agents should be studied both individually and within dietary patterns, through the perspective of cellular senescence and AD. Further studies are warranted to investigate bioavailability, dosing regimen, long term effects of nutrition senotherapy and provide better understanding of the underlying mechanisms. Collaboration between researchers needs to be established, and methodological limitations of current studies should be addressed.
Eye Adult Changes in Thought (Eye ACT) Study: Design and Report on the Inaugural Cohort
Authors: Lee Cecilia S. ,   Eye ACT Study Group: Takahashi Missy Zhang Yi Jiang Yu Wu Yue Cooper Julie Pope Beth Blazes Marian Lee Aaron Y. Lee Michael L. Wang Ruikang Cronkite David Hess Chantelle Bowers Will Schaaf Beverly Gray Regan Guerrero Linda Sankaran Sundary Gatto Nicole, Ferguson Alina N. , Gibbons Laura E. , Walker Rod , Su Yu-Ru , Krakauer Chloe , Brush Michael , Kam Jason , Larson Eric B. , Arterburn David E. , Crane Paul K.
Published: June 2024

Background: Conflicting research on retinal biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) is likely related to limited sample sizes, study design, and protocol differences. Objective: The prospective Eye Adult Changes in Thought (Eye ACT) seeks to address these gaps. Methods: Eye ACT participants are recruited from ACT, an ongoing cohort of dementia-free, older adults followed biennially until AD/ADRD, and undergo visual function and retinal imaging assessment either in clinic or at home. Results: 330 participants were recruited as of 03/2023. Compared to ACT participants not in Eye ACT (N = 1868), Eye ACT participants (N = 330) are younger (mean age: 70.3 versus 71.2, p = 0.014), newer to ACT (median ACT visits since baseline: 3 versus 4, p < 0.001), have more years of education (17.7 versus 16.2, p < 0.001) and had lower rates of visual impairment (12% versus 22%, p < 0.001). Compared to those seen in clinic (N = 300), Eye ACT participants seen at home (N = 30) are older (77.2 versus 74.9, p = 0.015), more frequently female (60% versus 49%, p = 0.026), and have significantly worse visual acuity (71.1 versus 78.9 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study letters, p < 0.001) and contrast sensitivity (–1.9 versus –2.1 mean log units at 3 cycles per degree, p = 0.002). Cognitive scores and retinal imaging measurements are similar between the two groups. Conclusions: Participants assessed at home had significantly worse visual function than those seen in clinic. By including these participants, Eye ACT provides a unique longitudinal cohort for evaluating potential retinal biomarkers of dementia.
Effectiveness of repeated injections of botulinum toxin A on gait and fatigue in adults with spastic paraparesis secondary to multiple sclerosis
Authors: Vázquez-Doce Aránzazu , Delgado Laura García , Arriaza Gómez María José , Spottorno Rubio María Pía , Lallana Virginia Meca , Muñoz Beatriz del Rio , Bosch-Martín María Asunción , Doce Otón Vázquez , García Paula Ortega , Juan Noemí Tapiador
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurologic disease in young adults. Spasticity is one of its most disabling symptoms, with botulinum toxin A type A (BoNT-A) being one of the treatments of choice for this symptom. OBJECTIVE: We assessed the response to abobotulinumtoxinA in improving walking ability and fatigue in patients with spastic paraparesis caused by MS. METHODS: We performed a real-world, multicenter, prospective, open-label low-intervention trial in 84 patients with MS and spastic paraparesis of the lower limbs infiltrated with abobotulinumtoxinA (LINITOX study). The response of spasticity, walking ability and fatigue is analyzed in 4 cycles of ultrasound-guided injection in the lower limbs. RESULTS: The patients improved their walking ability by an average of 11.34% meters measured with 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), and decreased the percentage of fatigue by 6.86% (4.66 percentage points less), in the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12) 4 weeks after abobotulinumtoxinA injection, both values are statistically significant. This improvement seems to persist over time, throughout the cycles. CONCLUSION: We found improved walking ability and less fatigue in patients with MS-related spastic paresis of the lower limbs after injection of abobotulinumtoxinA.
Feasibility of a randomized, sham-controlled pilot study for accelerated rTMS-treatment of the cerebellum plus physiotherapy in CANVAS patients
Authors: Grobe-Einsler Marcus , Bork Friederike , Faikus Aline , Neggers Sebastiaan F.W. , Kaut Oliver
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: Cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy and bilateral vestibular areflexia (CANVAS) is a rare neurodegenerative disease affecting the cerebellum, the peripheral nervous system and the vestibular system. Due to the lack of approved drugs, therapy comprises physiotherapy and speech therapy. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a promising non-invasive therapeutic option to complement classical symptomatic therapies. OBJECTIVE: To test feasibility of the combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation using an accelerated protocol and standard symptomatic therapy in patients with CANVAS. METHODS: Eight patients with genetically confirmed CANVAS were assigned to either verum or sham cerebellar transcranial magnetic stimulation using an accelerated protocol. Treatment duration was limited to 5 days. Additionally, patients in both groups received symptomatic therapy (speech and physiotherapy) for the duration of the study. RESULTS: All patients completed the stimulation protocol. Adverse events were rare. Ataxia severity improved in the verum group only. CONCLUSION: The combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and classic symptomatic therapy is feasible in a neuro-rehabilitation setting and potentially ameliorates ataxia severity.