bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS IN VISUAL ART � CAPABILITIES, PERSPECTIVES AND LIMITATIONS
Authors: Morajda Janusz
Published: May 2023

Nowadays artificial intelligence (AI) enters almost all aspects of human life. AI, undergoing dynamic development thanks to a rapid progress in computer and information technology, delivers powerful algorithms that more and more replace humans and their natural intelligence in a great many tasks, like natural language processing and understanding (NLP), forecasting, speech recognition, pattern identification and classification, image understanding, work automation, and many more. But what about art? Can AI replace natural human creativity, can it design and make outstanding artworks?
The paper, generally answering �yes� to above mentioned questions, shows also both perspectives and limitations of AI possibilities in this domain. It presents the selected, important aspects of AI application in visual art, concentrating on: introducing AI tools (especially Generative Adversarial Neural Networks) used in AI-supported image creation, analysis of development of AI-based art perceived as a new direction in contemporary art, and presenting examples of AI artworks. Author�s propositions and considerations concerning future AI-based art tools development, together with analysis of their limitations (with reference to some currently considered philosophical aspects concerning AI) are presented. Finally, author proposes a kind of Turing test dedicated for AI-based visual art.
COLLOCATION IDIOMS WITH A COLOUR COMPONENT IN TEACHING STUDENTS OF CZECH LANGUAGE FOR FOREIGNERS ON THE LEVEL OF THE INDEPENDENT USER
Authors: Grenarova Renee
Published: May 2023

Background: Phraseology is a result of the life knowledge, folk wisdom of entire generations. It is a part of the spirit and material culture of each nation. As scientific discipline research idioms, which represents specific type of established vocabulary characterized by expressiveness, imagery and stability. Idioms have an irreplaceable place during adoption of communicative language competence, especially within its sociocultural and semantic field. Ignorance of idioms could lead to misunderstandings or incomprehension of certain communication situation among native speakers. The colors are all around us and they attract human attention for several thousand years. It is therefore logical, that color symbolism is projected in speech practice. Methods: Correct and fluent understanding is completely impossible without mastering a sufficient number of idioms, especially those, which belong to the phraseological core of the given language. First of all, we define the term collocation phrase and color, we conduct characteristics of color symbolism on example of chosen essential colors, and lastly we perform semantic analysis of selected collocation phrases with the color component in the Czech language. In the next part we focus on options of teaching the symbolism of colors in idioms as part of regular Czech language courses for foreigners according to the CEFR at the language level for an independent user. We present suggestion for possible didactic procedure � so-called phraseological five-minute plays. Results: Collocation idioms have positive influence on speech culture, emotionality and imagery of expression in both mother tongue and foreign language. Via these idioms is implemented during foreign language lessons dialogue of cultures. It is presented possibility of idioms usage with color components, such as white horse, black sheep, blue blood and others, within the process of learning the Czech language as a foreign language. Conclusions: Presentation of chosen results of the questionnaire named Colours around us, which was conducted in the April 2022. The respondents were students of the intensive Czech language course for foreigners on the Masaryk institute of advanced studies in Czech Technical University in Prague.
CONCEPTUAL PROBLEMS OF A CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR BUSINESS MODEL IMPLEMENTATION
Authors: Katsarski Nikolay
Published: May 2023

Nowadays, developing business models is popular. Minimizing costs and maximizing revenue is the basis of every business. To achieve this, it is possible to use simulations of one or multiple variants for circular processes to reduce costs. Inevitably, every business plan needs detailed review and reflection. However, there are conceptual problems with the circular economy. These problems can be distinguished in two directions - at the state and business levels. At the state level, the problems are: political, legal, economic, social, environmental, etc. For business, the issues are related to material prices (fuel, lubricants, etc.), human, financial, technical, and technological, government support and sanctions, etc. The purpose of this paper is to outline the problem areas concerning the development and implementation of a circular business model. The use of virtual space and software technologies will enable the testing of different business models that can be defended at the local and European levels to lead to the desired outcome.
MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF HOT BLAST STOVE HEAT EXCHANGER
Authors: ZHANG Ye , JIANG Qing , XU Liangyuan , HUANG Chao , GAN Huasheng
Published: May 2023

Shell-and-tube heat exchangers are widely used in many research fields and industrial production processes, but little research has been conducted on the use of heat exchangers for drying crops. This study conducted a numerical simulation of the temperature, velocity, and pressure fields based on the shell-and-tube fluids of a heat exchanger in a biomass particle hot-blast stove. The correctness of the simulation results was verified by test data before simulation, and the mesh was verified to be irrelevant. The application of a multi-objective genetic algorithm in heat exchanger design and optimization was explored, considering five design variables, such as hot tube diameter, transverse pitch, longitudinal pitch, cold flow velocity, and hot flow velocity for optimization. The Nusselt number, friction factor, and comprehensive performance coefficient were used as objective functions for 2D and 3D response surface analysis. The final design variables P1=74.91 mm, P2=104.23 mm, P3=121.37 mm, P4=4.83 m/s, and P5=8.48 m/s were obtained to improve the comprehensive performance coefficient by 16.11%. The heat transfer performance was improved by 9.55% and the resistance performance was reduced by 15%.
A WIRELESS REMOTE MONITORING SENSOR FOR AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT BASED ON NB-IoT
Authors: XU Zhenfeng , YANG Jiajian , ZHOU Huan , HOU Yunfang
Published: May 2023

This paper describes the design and implementation of a wireless sensor based on NB-IoT (Narrow Band Internet of Things) for monitoring agricultural environmental information. The sensor is capable of real-time monitoring of four environmental parameters, including ambient temperature, relative humidity, illuminance, and CO2 concentration. In the hardware design, sensor elements are selected based on the measurement ranges and accuracies specified in agricultural environmental monitoring industry standards. The hardware circuit is designed using the BC35-G type NB-IoT module and STM32 MCU (Microcontroller Unit). In the software design, data from the environmental parameters are collected and processed by the STM32 MCU and sent to the OneNET cloud platform through the NB-IoT module. The OneNET cloud platform enables users to view the relevant environmental data collected by the sensors using mobile phones and other mobile terminals. To test the effectiveness of the developed sensors, they were tested in a glass greenhouse at Fuyang Ziqing Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. in Anhui Province. The results demonstrate that the sensors
can accurately collect the data of relevant environmental parameters and can provide stable wireless transmission of data remotely, making them suitable for practical engineering applications. In summary, this wireless remote monitoring sensor based on NB-IoT represents a significant advancement in the field of agricultural automation. The sensor's ability to accurately monitor and wirelessly transmit data in real-time provides farmers with valuable information to optimize crop growth and maximize yields.
Revisão por pares aberta
Authors: Campos Andréa Fraga Dias , Lima Leandro Cearenço , Gosling Marlusa de Sevilha
Published: May 2023

A Revisão Aberta por Pares é tratada por diversos autores e tem sido crescente a sua adoção como um aspecto do movimento da Ciência Aberta. Dessa forma, este estudo objetiva investigar as principais práticas e definições da Revisão Aberta por Pares através de uma Revisão de Literatura não sistematizada, tendo a seleção dos artigos para comporem o estudo pela análise subjetiva dos pesquisadores. A Revisão por Pares é considerada “aberta” quando os relatórios de revisão e as identidades dos revisores são disponibilizadas. Também pode ocorrer uma avaliação aberta por meio comentários sociais, credenciais dos pareceristas e outros. Não há uma definição única, bem como suas práticas e processos não estão claramente estabelecidos. Se configura como um “guarda-chuva” uma vez que, os interessados adaptam uma definição de acordo com os interesses ou objetivos. Em relação às práticas e processos foi possível concluir que ainda são incipientes e variadas.
Intercâmbio entre literaturas brasileira e moçambicana nos acervos das bibliotecas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) e da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM)
Authors: Mateus Delfina Lázaro , Fideles Lindiwe Sophia Oliveira
Published: May 2023

São muitos os fatores de natureza social e cultural que aproximam os países de língua oficial portuguesa. No caso de Brasil e Moçambique, os países aproximam-se por meio da língua e também do tecido social, já que o Brasil é o país com a maior população afrodescendente da América Latina. Ao reconhecer a importância do estabelecimento de um intercâmbio literário entre os dois países no ensino superior, este trabalho pretende examinar o intercâmbio literário entre os acervos das bibliotecas universitárias da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (Moçambique) e da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brasil). A identificação da literatura brasileira e moçambicana nos acervos dos sistemas de bibliotecas realizou-se a partir de uma pesquisa exploratório-descritiva, realizada em julho de 2021 no catálogo online das bibliotecas. O estudo aponta que o intercâmbio literário entre Brasil e Moçambique ainda é pequeno, principalmente no que diz respeito às obras literárias.
Formação e desenvolvimento de acervos na biblioteca escolar
Authors: Oliveira Larissa Rosa de , Oliveira Emily Mendonça
Published: May 2023

Trata-se de estudo sobre o papel do/a bibliotecário/a na formação e desenvolvimento de acervos na biblioteca escolar, com enfoque na inserção de materiais bibliográficos que atendam à Lei 10.639, de 9 de janeiro de 2003, e que fomentem discussões sobre a temática racial e/ou indígena nas escolas. Objetiva estabelecer enlaces teóricos sobre a ampliação de acervos que contemplem livros sobre História e Cultura Afro-Brasileira, e sobre a presença do/a bibliotecário/a nas atividades desenvolvidas dentro da biblioteca escolar. Justifica-se pelas gritantes desigualdades sociais e educacionais do país, bem como pela necessidade da construção de uma educação antirracista e que incentive o protagonismo negro nas instituições de ensino. Seus resultados comprovam a importância da biblioteca escolar enquanto espaço de construção social e que permite o fomento de discussões com seus/suas usuários/as, especialmente quando também é estruturada com conteúdos referentes à História Afro-brasileira. Configura-se como pesquisa qualitativa, com caráter descritivo e pautada em levantamento bibliográfico e documental. Conclui que é essencial a presença de bibliotecários/as nas instituições escolares do país, atuando nas bibliotecas e desenvolvendo projetos que incentivem práticas antirracistas no Brasil.
Efisiensi Kerajinan Mebel di Pulau Giliraja Dalam Mengembangkan Kreativitas Bagi Masyarakat di Desa Banmaling Kecamatan Giligenting
Authors: Afifah Nurul
Published: May 2023

The furniture industry in Indonesia is highly competitive, with many local and international companies operating within it. This intense competition is caused by several factors such as a large number of players in the market, similar products, and constantly changing consumer demand. To compete in this competitive market, furniture businesses must be able to develop effective marketing strategies. Overall, the furniture industry in Banmaling experienced a decline from 2019 to 2022. Therefore, a measurement of business efficiency was carried out to identify the factors causing the decline in business performance. This is aimed at determining policies and steps to improve business performance. The aim of this research is to explore the community development through furniture craft in Banmaling Village, Giligenting District. This research employs a qualitative research method with data collection techniques such as interviews, observations, and document analysis. This paper presents the results of an analysis of the technical efficiency level of furniture businesses in Banmaling in 2022. From the research and discussion, it can be concluded that 38.70% of furniture businesses in Banmaling have been efficient, while 61.3% have not been efficient with an average technical efficiency value of 68.69. Therefore, mentoring from the government, universities, and other relevant institutions is needed to improve furniture businesses in Serenan by providing additional capital and training in production management, human resources, finance, marketing, and other areas. This is expected to improve its technical efficiency level.
Masyarakat Maju dalam Peradaban Islam Perspektif Said Ramadhan al-Buthi
Authors: Hanum Elfira
Published: May 2023

There have been many civilizations that have existed and developed throughout the world in human history, including Ancient Egyptian civilization, Ancient Greek civilization, Ancient Persian civilization, Ancient Chinese civilization, Ancient Indian civilization, Islamic civilization in the Middle East and North Africa, and so on. This research uses the library research method. In this research, the author searches for reference sources such as books, journals, and theses related to advanced civilizations in the perspective of Sa'id Ramadhan al-Buthi. The purpose of this research is to understand advanced civilizations in the perspective of Sa'id Ramadhan al-Buthi. Said Ramadhan Al-Buthi is a Muslim scholar who argues that a good civilization must be able to provide happiness and prosperity for humans as a whole and must be based on good moral and ethical principles as well as positive religious values. Al-Buthi's view of civilization also emphasizes the importance of moral and ethical values in creating a quality civilization, as well as the importance of the contribution of civilization to the progress of humanity and the well-being of society as a whole.
From Fishing Village to Jimei School Village: Spatial Evolution of Human Ecology
Authors: Zhang Yu-Yan , Zou Zhe , Tsai Shu-Chen
Published: May 2023

We explored the symbiotic relationship of villages on the Jimei Peninsula from the perspective of new human ecology adopting literature analysis and field investigation, and the four steps of reading, sorting, analysis, and induction for qualitative research. Two stages of Jimei Peninsula's development from natural areas to human ecosystems were analyzed by using the survey data in this research, and the spatial evolution process of Jimei Peninsula's development from a fishing village to a Jimei School Village was analyzed. The key factors in the formation of natural areas were political rather than economic, and the human ecosystem is determined by the spatial pattern embedded in the village and the school. After adaptation, growth, and evolution, Jimei School Village and the environment of the peninsula formed a symbiotic relationship of convergence and complementarity.
Improvement of carrier transport properties of CsPbBr3 thin films by moisture absorption and TbCl3 doping technique
Authors: Aso Naoki , Tani Haruto , Fukamizu Rintaro , Shimizu Hirofumi , Miyajima Shinsuke
Published: May 2023

Moisture absorption and TbCl3 doping of CsPbBr3 thin films were investigated to improve the carrier transport properties. We found that post-deposition moisture-absorbing treatment improved the carrier diffusion length of CsPbBr3 thin films. The moisture-absorbing treatments under a relative humidity of about 20%–40% were effective to improve the carrier diffusion length. TbCl3 doping during the thermal evaporation of CsPbBr3 affected the structure of the deposited films. An excessive amount of TbCl3 doping leads to the formation of CsPb2Br5 additional phase, but a small amount of TbCl3 doping (1%) can improve the carrier diffusion length. The moisture-absorbing treatment and TbCl3 doping are promising techniques to improve the optoelectronic properties of CsPbBr3.
Assessing the state of the institutional environment for the innovative development of meso-economic entities
Authors: Yarlychenko A. A.
Published: May 2023

Aim. The presented study aims to develop a methodological approach to assessing the institutional environment for innovation processes in meso-economic entities using a composite index.

Tasks. The author comparatively analyzes methodological approaches to assessing the institutional environment for economic and innovation processes in Russia and other countries, identifies their advantages and limitations; determines institutional factors affecting the state of innovation processes in meso-economic entities; develops the structure of the index for assessing the institutional environment for the innovative development of meso-economic entities; substantiates the composition of sub-indices, the integration of which would make it possible to objectively assess the effectiveness of institutions regulating innovation processes.

Methods. The author uses the index method of factor analysis, which makes it possible to incorporate the indicators of the state of institutions regulating innovative processes in mesoentities into the composite index. These indicators reflect the effectiveness of national institutions, the institutional impact of social reforms, and the institutional effectiveness of human capital development. The peculiarity of the proposed methodology is that, when calculating the index, indicative indicators of the effectiveness of the institutional environment are brought to a comparable form through percentage normalization relative to the threshold value of the indicator, leading to their further integration with allowance for the equal value of the weighting coefficients of all indicators.

Results. The proposed methodology for calculating the composite indicator of the state of the institutional environment for innovation processes is based on the use of official government statistics, which ensures the verifiability and reliability of the obtained results and the possibility of using them in the compilation of ratings of Russian regions by the level of socio-economic and innovative development.

Conclusions. The proposed methodology is an elaboration of theoretical ideas about the institutional environment. This methodology complements the analytical tools for its assessment, which can serve as a basis for the development of new and adjustment of the existing measures for regulating innovation processes in the Russian regions.
Features and key factors affecting the implementation of major projects
Authors: Agaurov S. Yu. , Zykova N. V.
Published: May 2023

Aim. The presented study aims to identify factors that have a significant impact on the implementation of large-scale projects.

Tasks. The authors analyze major project management practices; investigate problems arising in the management of such projects; describe factors leading to an increase in the cost of major projects; examine the features of infrastructure projects.

Methods. This study uses general scientific methods of cognition and analysis, as well as the tabular method.

Results. In recent decades, mega-projects that are crucial for economic growth and social prosperity have become increasingly common across the world. The characteristic features of most large-scale and infrastructure projects include cost overruns, time delays, and often failure to achieve expected revenues compared to the original estimates. The implementation of major projects is associated with various problems, such as extreme technical and social complexity, poor implementation, low construction safety indicators, and significant impact on society, people’s living conditions, and the environment. One of the reasons for the current situation is the lack of scientifically based methodological research on the issues of major project management in a changing external environment and with a risk of uncertainty. The success of the project as a multidimensional structure includes technical and managerial aspects, as well as economic and strategic goals.

Conclusion. Analysis of current major project management practices shows the shortcomings of existing approaches manifested in organizational and planning errors, as well as economic, geopolitical, and environmental risks. Mega-projects require complex management strategies to ensure smooth implementation, such as introduction of a risk management system, promotion of partnerships, and creation of information platforms. It can be concluded that there is significant international experience in the implementation of major projects. However, the shortcomings identified in this study suggest that a number of issues in the theory and practice of managing such projects remain underdeveloped methodologically.
Topical questions of organizing an effective cost management system in a competitive environment
Authors: Puchkova S. I. , Simonova M. D.
Published: May 2023

Aim. To substantiate the necessity of building a cost management system in a competitive environment and to identify the key issues that ensure its effective functioning.

Tasks. To set out the basic approaches to the concept of “cost management system”, to study the essence of the system through its elements and establish the relationship between them; to determine which methods of the system are most preferable for the successful performance of each function; to formulate recommendations for effective organization of the cost management system in modern conditions.

Methods. In the process of research general scientific methods are used; generalization of the results is carried out at the expense of the tabular and graphic form of presentation; four groups of methods of the account of expenses and management of their level - traditional and modern, methods of strategic management of expenses and methods of the concept of economical manufacture are allocated. In each group examples of methods are resulted, their brief characteristic is given.

Results. The key measures within the system of costs management, the successful implementation of which is ensured by performing the functions of the system, have been shown; the contents of the functions has been revealed, as well as the relationship between them has been established; the possibility of effective use of the methods within each function of the system has been determined. It was revealed that the inefficient performance of one function has a negative impact on the performance of other functions. To eliminate this limitation, it has been suggested to allocate financial responsibility centers that act as a key tool to motivate employees to build an effective cost management system and achieve target performance indicators.

Conclusions. The system of cost management serves as a component of the management system of the organization as a whole, is inseparably connected with accounting and is directed to optimization of the total cost level at simultaneous increase of efficiency of financial and economic activity. The system approach to cost management is characterized by the possibility of using various tools and methods of costing, cost accounting and management of their level. Inconsistent application of methods and tools with the system functions, as well as with its goals and objectives indicates the poor quality of the organization of cost management, which affects the management system as a whole.
SLOGAN OF “KULIAH SAK NGAJINE” IN PERSPECTIVE OF SPEECH ACT
Authors: Muyassaroh
Published: May 2023

This study aims at investigating speech act behind the slogan of "kuliah Sak Ngajine". Theory of speech act employed is the one belonged to Austin which consists of three kinds i.e. locution, illocution, and perlocution. Based on qualitative method used it is discovered that locutionary act of this slogan refers to having studying both common academic learning and Islamic courses. Illocution act of this slogan imply that Kuliah Sak Ngajine is having learning process followed by irfani values in order to make values of kepesantrenan emerge. Perlocutionionary act of Kuliah Sak Ngajine slogan indicates that not all the students implement learning process by irfani values properly.
Keywords; slogan, speech act.
HUMOR LOSS IN THE SHORT FILM ONCE UPON A SNOWMAN
Authors: Lidinillah Moh Kavin
Published: May 2023

This article discusses how the humorous elements of the short animated film Once Upon a Snowman are conveyed to Indonesian by means of translation using subtitle media. The analysis in this study aims to find out whether humor in English is also considered funny in Indonesian. The results of the study show that there is complexity in translating humor using language features. The animated film Once Upon a Snowman adopts an interpretive-communicative translation method and in doing so several compromises are made. Especially through simplification which often results in a loss of humor
Keywords: Humor, Translation
IMPROVING VOCABULARY USING TIK TOK APPLICATION
Authors: Luluk Syifaul Fitriyah  , Norma Ita sholichah
Published: May 2023

This research is aimed at investigating of improving vocabulary using Tik Tok Application at Mts Mambaul Ulum Gumukmas. The type of this research is classroom action research (CAR). Classroom action research is a study that consists of several stages in one cycle, namely preparing, acting, observing, and reflecting. In collecting data, researchers used three methods, namely observation, interviews, and tests. The result that can be conveyed are: (a)In the preliminary condition, the students' vocabulary ability is still below the minimum completeness criteria value with an average value of 61.19, (b) The application of video tiktok in learning in the classroom is known to have a positive effect on the development of students' vocabulary skills, in the first cycle it is known that after conducting two meetings on the final test it is known that the average score of children has increased to 75.38, and (c) The application of tiktok videos in the second cycle is known to have increased again from 75.38 in the first cycle, in the second cycle it has increased to 81.76, so it can be concluded that the application of tiktok videos has a good influence on the process and results of vocabulary learning.
Keywords: Vocabulary, Tik Tok Application, and Classroom Action Research (CAR)
SGI Canada Educators' Perspectives on Creating Value in the Teaching and Learning Environment
Authors:   Community Social Services Department, Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada, Sherman Paul , Boukydis Olivia ,   Community Social Services Department, Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the perspectives and experiences of educators who practice Soka (value-creating) pedagogy in their teaching and learning environment. Methodology: The participants were educators who were teaching, or had taught, in a formal public or private education system in Canada and were also affiliated with the Soka Gakkai International Association of Canada Educators Group. An online survey was distributed to the educators describing the study and requesting their participation in a semi-structured interview. Fourteen survey respondents were chosen for an interview. Results: The study’s findings revealed important themes concerning how Soka education positively influenced the educators’ relationships with their students, how teachers structured their teaching and learning environment, how teachers perceived their role as educators, and how the teachers’ Buddhist spiritual practice inspired and guided their application of Soka education. Limitations: The findings are best interpreted within the study’s limitation of selecting participants from a teacher population that would likely perceive Soka education in a largely favorable light. Contribution: Our research poses potential inquiries for further study, given the novelty of the finding that identified how teachers used their Buddhist practice to inspire and advance their teaching. This aspect of teaching practice is not widely represented to date in the Soka education discourse and may have implications for future investigation.
Directive Speech Acts of Teacher and Students in Online Teaching Learning Interactions at SMP Ignatius Global School Palembang
Authors:   Student of Master Language Education, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia, Meidini Ayu , Suhendi Didi ,   Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia, Izzah Izzah ,   Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This research aimed to discuss the form and function of the directive speech acts of teacher and students in online teaching and learning interactions at SMP Ignatius Global School (IGS) Palembang. Methodology: The method used was descriptive qualitative, and the data source contained directive speech acts of teacher and students in online teaching at SMP IGS. Results: Based on the results, there were forms and functions of teacher and students’ directive speech acts. Furthermore, transactions were found in the discourse of classroom interactions. The forms of teacher directive speech acts in online teaching and learning interactions were requertives, questions, requirements, prohibitives, permissive, and advisories. Meanwhile, the forms of students’ directive speech acts are requertives, questions, and advisories. Limitations: This research is limited to discussing only the directive speech acts of teacher and students in teaching and learning interactions. Contribution: This research can contribute to the interaction of students and teacher regarding the directive speech acts in online teaching and learning interactions.
Lem Beton Pengaruh Penggunan Lem Beton Pada Sambungan Pengecoran Antara Beton Lama dan Baru
Authors: Widinanta Rizki Adh'Afaan
Published: May 2023

In carrying out concrete work, if the casting work is not completed, then the casting must be stopped at places that do not endanger the construction according to the instructions of experts in accordance with the plan drawings. Casting of joints between old and new concrete with an overview of inclination angles of 0⁰, 45⁰, and 90⁰. Joints are part of the concrete construction to provide a safe stop for the casting for the stage of construction. The casting is carried out in several steps, in the first step filling the concrete in the cylinder mold up to half of the total, after the concrete has reached the age of 7 days, then the next concrete as connection concrete fills half of the old concrete by coating the old concrete connection using glue which is a mixture of additon addibond glue + water and without concrete only a mixture of cement + water. This research was conducted so that the implementation in the field knows the function of each slope angle at 0⁰ is used in casting column connections, 45⁰ is carried out on casting plate and beam connections, and 90⁰ is carried out on casting pile cap foundation connections. The test results of the compressive strenght & split tensile strength of concrete showed that the variation of the joint slope using glue was greater than the variation of the connection without. For the results of the greatest compressive strength test in intact concrete with an average strength value of 35,29 Mpa, while in the split tensile strength test the concrete got an average strength value of 2,37 Mpa.
PERHITUNGAN VOLUME BETON DAN BESI MENGGUNAKAN SOFTWARE AUTODESK REVIT (STUDI KASUS : BANGUNAN PRASEDIMENTASI SPAM GRESIK)
Authors: Muhammad Ainur Rofiq
Published: May 2023

Perkembangan dunia kosntruksi telah mengalami kemajuan yang pesat. Semua pihak di dalam proyek konstruksi diharuskan beradaptasi dengan perkembangan yang ada. Perhitungan volume bangunan konstruksi yang umum digunakan ialah menggunakan metode konvensional yaitu dengan perhitungan berdasarkan pada gambar kerja dan dibantu dengan Microsoft Excel yang dihitung pada SMM (Standard Method of Measurement) dimana perhitungannya didasarkan pada panjang,lebar dan tinggi. Metode seperti ini dinilai kurang efektif karena apabila volume yang dihitung lebih kompleks dan banyak maka peluang kesalahan dalam perhitungan volume juga akan lebih besar oleh karena itu diperlukannya efisiensi dalam perhitungan volume. Salah satu untuk mencapai efisiensi dalam perhitungan volume ialah menggunakan Software Autodesk Revit, didalam software ini kita dapat menghitung volume bangunan secara efisien dan meminimalisir kemungkinan kesalahan yang terjadi dalam perhitungan bangunan Prasedimentasi SPAM Gresik. Dengan menggunakan metode ini didapatkan volume beton total yang diperoleh untuk bangunan Prasedimentasi adalah 1938,24 m³. Untuk volume besi total yang diperoleh untuk bangunan Prasedimentasi adalah 301,24 ton.
Pengujian Shear wall dan Bracing Perbandingan Kinerja Struktur Pengaku Shear wall dan Bracing Menggunakan Metode Pushover
Authors: Muhsin Rafi'i Kurniansyah
Published: May 2023

Indonesia termasuk dalam daerah cincin api pasifik maka perencanaan Sekolah tersebut harus memperhitungkan ketahanan Sekolah terhadap gaya lateral seperti angin dan gempa bumi. Maka dalam perencanaan Sekolah dapat dilakukan dengan memberi kekakuan dengan struktur pengaku shear wall atau bracing pada sistem strukturnya agar dapat menahan gaya lateral dari angin dan gempa bumi.Analisis dilakukan dengan pengujian kinerja struktur pengaku antara shear wall dan bracing untuk mengetahui hasil perbandingan kinerja antara shear wall dan bracing manakah yang lebih baik dengan menggunakan metode pushover.Hasil dari analisis yang dilakukan menggunakan metode pushover terhadap shear wall dan bracing menunjukan bahwa keduanya berada pada level yang sama di level Immediate Occupancy (IO). Untuk struktur yang menggunakan shear wall lebih kaku dibandingkan menggunakan bracing.
Asynchronous Distributed Protocol for Service Provisioning in the Edge-Cloud Continuum
Authors: Cohen Itamar , Chiasserini Carla Fabiana , Giaccone Paolo
Published: May 2023

 In the edge-cloud continuum, datacenters provide microservices (MSs) to mobile users, with each MS having specific latency constraints and computational requirements. Deploying such a variety of MSs matching their requirements with the available computing resources is challenging. In addition, time-critical MSs may have to be migrated as the users move, to keep meeting their latency constraints. Unlike previous work relying on a central orchestrator with an always-updated global view of the available resources and of the users’ locations, this work envisions a distributed solution to the above issues. In particular, we propose a distributed asynchronous protocol for MS deployment in the cloud-edge continuum that (i) dramatically reduces the system overhead compared to a centralized approach, and (ii) increases the system stability by avoiding having a single point of failure as in the case of a central orchestrator. Our solution ensures cost-efficient feasible placement of MSs, while using negligible bandwidth. 
Social Implications of Technological Disruptions: A Transdisciplinary Cybernetics Science and Occupational Science Perspective
Authors: Albuquerque Pedro H. , Albuquerque Sophie
Published: May 2023

In this article we argue that the disruptive social implications of skill-replacing technological innovations are determined neither by human characteristics, such as “low skills” or “low cognition,” nor by task characteristics, such as “routine,” as it is typically assumed in the predominant economics and management science literature, but by the cybernetic characteristics of the innovations. We also propose that the negative effects of technological disruptions on human well-being cannot be fully understood without the use of a transdisciplinary approach involving cybernetics science and occupational science, and that it is urgent that policymakers look beyond their narrow effects on productivity and on the labor force, and consider instead the complexity of the interactions between cybernetic technologies and meaningful human occupations. We offer as an example the case of the fast adoption of online food delivery services and of remote work technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ethical implications are derived from the arguments.
PulseOblivion: An Effective Session-Based Continuous Authentication Scheme Using PPG Signals
Authors: Aly Hussein , Di Pietro Roberto
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we propose a novel session-based continuous authentication model using photoplethysmography (PPG). Unlike previous PPG-based authentication techniques that generate user signatures only during the initial interaction, our session-based approach tackles inter session PPG drifting by generating a user signature at the start of each session. Our model is composed by two modules: Firstly, heavy deep autoencoders (AE) are utilized for feature extraction and, secondly, a lightweight Local Outlier Factor (LOF) is employed for user authentication. Additionally, we introduce a continuous updating system for the LOF model, which automatically recovers from security breaches and can enhance authentication accuracy by more than 9%. Our experiments show that in a single-session scenario, our model achieves authentication accuracies of 93.5% and 91.8% on the CapnoBase and BIMDC benchmarking datasets, respectively, outperforming the state-of-the-art baseline model by 3.2% and 1.6% on both datasets, respectively. In multiple-session scenarios, our scheme attains an authentication accuracy of 95% when tested on the BioSec2 dataset, effectively mitigating inter-session PPG drifting and achieving an advantage of more than 8.5% in authentication accuracy over the state-of-the-art method. In terms of execution speed, our solution is seven times faster at runtime compared to competing state-of-the-art solutions.
Sustaining low-impact practices in horticulture through non-destructive approach to provide more information on fresh produce history and quality: the SUS&LOW project
Authors: Amodio Marialuisa , Attolico Giovanni , Bonelli Lucia , Cefola Maria , Fazayeli Hassan , Montesano Francesco , Pace Bernardo , Palumbo Michela , Serio Francesco , Stasi Antonio , Colelli Giancarlo
Published: May 2023

The general aim of the project SUS&LOW is to increase the sustainability of fresh produce by testing and implementing low-input agricultural practices (LIP) with positive impact on product quality with the support of non-destructive (ND) tools for real-time quality assessment and for product discrimination. Additionally, new marketing strategies are generated to better support the added value of the products and to satisfy the final consumers’ preferences. The SUS&LOW project consists of three work packages (WP) and the adopted methodology used two model crops: rocket salad and tomato. The WP1, focused on the reduction of agricultural inputs, showed that sensor-based fertigation management might improve sustainability of soilless cultivation. Results coming from WP2, aimed to the evaluation of ND techniques, outlined the high potentiality of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and Fourier transformed-near infrared (FT-NIR) techniques for the authentication of sustainable growing methods. Moreover, project activities’ proved computer vision system (CVS) as an effective tool for evaluating the product quality also through the bag. The WP3, dealing with marketing strategies, indicated a positive approach of consumers compared to LIP products certified through a visual storytelling platform.
Quality of cold stored lemon fruit from orchards consociated to ancient olive trees
Authors: Allegra Maria , Ferlito Filippo , Torrisi Biagio , Trovato Sara , Cicciarello Giuseppe , Strano Maria Concetta
Published: May 2023

In the hilly area of Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Southern Italy), lemon orchards are grown in consociation with centuries-old olive trees. Lemons are partially shaded by olive canopies and the microclimate at the level of their canopies is suitable for plants growth and quality productions. Under these conditions, lemon trees are grown even without irrigation, providing, despite this limitation, a quality product. This study aimed to i) investigate the qualitative characterisation of two clonal selections of the lemon cultivar Femminello, F. Siracusano (S) and F. Zagara bianca (ZB), from the described intercropping, on irrigated (I) and non-irrigated (NI) crops; ii) assess the quality preservation during cold storage, in order to evaluate the availability of lemons for marketing in a period of shortage such as the summer season. Fruits were harvested at commercial maturity, and cold stored at 10±1°C and RH 85-90%, for 60 days. Decay incidence, physiological disorders, weight loss, and the main physical-chemical parameters were assessed at harvest (T0) and every 15 days (T15, T30, T45, T60). The absence of decay and physiological disorders was observed throughout the 60-day storage period, in both clonal selections under the two management conditions. The weight loss was greater in fruits from irrigated lemon groves of both S and ZB. S_I showed significantly lower fruits weight and higher titratable acidity than S_NI. Total soluble solids and titratable acidity were statistically lower for ZB_I than for NI fruits.
Treated sediment as substrate component of three containerized ornamental species: effects on marketable and qualitative traits
Authors: Castellani Maria , Bonetti Daniele , Antonetti Maurizio , Prisa Domenico , Burchi Gianluca , Nin Stefania
Published: May 2023

Carried out within the LIFE17ENV/IT/000347-SUBSED project, this research aimed at investigating the effect of a treated sediment (TS) as substrate component on the quality and marketability of three widespread containerized ornamental species: cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) cv. Novìta, calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) and protea (Protea cynaroides) cv. Little Prince. The TS was mixed with soilless substrates as sphagnum peat, coir, and bark in different proportion (0%, 25% and 50%). In cherry laurel, the TS used in 25 - 50% proportions reduced plant height, slightly altering its attractive vibrant foliage. A positive effect of the TS was evidenced on calla lily, where both tested sediment-based mixtures allowed a copious blooming and flower quality raised as the sediment content increased (TS 50% > TS 25% > TS 0%). Post-harvest longevity and colour of flowers were not affected by substrate composition. The effect of sediment-based substrates on protea growth and blooming showed an opposite trend (TS 0% > TS 25% > TS 50%), with plants grown on 50% v/v TS exhibiting a considerable reduction in plant growth and production of flower clusters, with brighter tones turning towards purple. Based on sale values, the TS proved to be a sustainable alternative for the production of potted ornamentals if properly mixed with other organic matrixes, such as peat and coir.
Value System, Motivation, and Benefits in Community Volunteerism among Stakeholders of St. Jude College-Manila
Authors: Dagunan Ma. Cristina Mina G , Dagunan Mary Ann S
Published: May 2023

The study aims to determine the value system, motivations, and benefits gained from community volunteerism among the stakeholders of St. Jude College-Manila using the quantitative-descriptive, comparative, and correlational research methods. A total of 566 respondents participated in the study; 10 were administrators or academic deans, 36 were full-time faculty members, and 520 were students enrolled during the Second Semester 2014-2015 in 10 different programs of the locale across year levels. The findings showed that the respondents came from all participating schools of the institution and most of the respondents have worked in the institution for five years. The school’s value system had contributed to the idea of community volunteerism, the motivational factors that influence volunteerism, and the benefits gained from participation in community volunteerism to a "moderate" and to "a great extent" among students and faculty members, respectively. Meanwhile, no significant difference was found in the extent to which the value system had contributed to community volunteerism.  There was also no significant difference in terms of the motivational factors that influenced the respondents to participate in community volunteerism observed among the respondents regardless of gender, age, educational status, disciplines, and length of service in the institution. A proposed unified and intensified program geared towards the improvement and synchronization of the community outreach program of the whole institution was recommended.
Evaluation Of CPSU-Track System Quality and Process: An Electronic Contact Tracing System
Authors: Arquero Emilverchristian V , Alegia Jefrey G , Cruz Michael Marvin P , Oderio Renan C , Mananap Manelyn , Predo Gregorio
Published: May 2023

This study was conducted to evaluate the implementation of CPSU-Track in terms of its system quality and process as an e-contact tracing system of Central Philippines State University-Hinigaran Campus. It sought to determine the level of CPSU-Track system’s quality in terms of functionality, usability, efficiency, reliability, maintainability and portability, and processing in terms of record and time keeping, contact tracing, and processing time as assessed by staff, head of office and students. This study made use of a descriptive type of research design using the total enumeration process for staff and head of office respondents, while purposive quota sampling was used to identify student-respondents of Central Philippines State University-Hinigaran Campus. The results revealed that the staff and head of office’s assessment of the system’s quality exceeded the expectations of the end-users and obtained excellent interpretation in terms of the factors and criteria set on the standardized questionnaire of ISO/ IEC 9126, Meanwhile, the staff, head of office and students found the system’s process excellent in terms of record and time keeping, contact tracing, and processing time. Results and findings also concluded that the system much likely had the standards and characteristics to be an effective digital tool for contact tracing especially in managing the spread of the COVID-19 disease.
Naturaleza y ética: Comentarios a Ethical Naturalism. Current Debates (2012)
Authors: Bouvier Hernán G.
Published: May 2023

La importancia de las ciencias naturales para la vida y el pensamiento contemporáneos es reconocida ampliamente. En ética y metaética la relevancia de las ciencias naturales se encuentra estrechamente vinculada con la concepción conocida como Naturalismo ético. A pesar de que existe una vasta literatura sobre Naturalismo y Naturalismo ético no es fácil encontrar un libro que recopile lo que diferentes autores relevantes tiene para decir sobre tal tópico. El libro Ethical Naturalism. Current Debates (2012) ha venido a llenar tal laguna. Este trabajo presenta el tema general del libro y analiza y critica algunas de las ideas allí desarrolladas. El propósito central es hacer algunas observaciones generales a la empresa del Naturalismo ético considerado globalmente y al mismo tiempo algunas observaciones que son relevantes sólo para algunas de las intervenciones que forman parte de la colección.