bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDY OF THE COMPETITIVENESS AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE MSME CLUSTER IN THE CITY OF SEMARANG
Authors: Ade Nantera  , Tri Widayati
Published: January 2023

Development of MSME Clusters in Semarang City is carried out to support the activities of MSME actors who are grouped into various types. This research was conducted by taking a sample of 70 MSME actors in various clusters. The competitiveness and sustainability of the clusters are determined using the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) Method. From the results of the analysis it was found that Clusters in Semarang City, it can be seen that based on the HR variable, all clusters in Semarang City fall into the criteria/category of Sustainable Clusters. However, when viewed from the competitiveness variable, there are 3 (three) clusters that fall into the less sustainable category, namely Metals, Tourism, and Furniture. So, in general, the results of the cluster categories in the city of Semarang show that the problems facing cluster sustainability are more like an inability to compete
DESIGN OF NON-CRITICAL ITEM SUPPLIER SELECTION PROCEDURE USING FUZZY ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS (FUZZY AHP) AND TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM (TLS) METHODS
Authors: Rachmansyah Rizal Hidayat  , Bambang Purwanggono  , Arfan Bakhtiar
Published: January 2023

Suppliers play an important role in determining product quality, costs, product development, and access to finance for companies. If the company is less selective in choosing its suppliers, the costs incurred may become ineffective. This study aims to develop or design a supplier selection model for non-critical items in Fast Moving Consumer Good companies. In this study, a literature review approach is used by examining 10 journals that have discussed supplier selection procedures. Each journal used as a basis for this study also has different problem objects, models, variables, methods and results. The results of the cross-reference analysis are used to design a procedural model for selecting suppliers for non-critical items.

The design of the non-critical item supplier selection model uses several criteria which will later be used as the basis for selecting non-critical item suppliers. From several journals that have been studied, several criteria are obtained that are in accordance with the company that the researcher will conduct research, and will later be re-elected according to the company's needs. This study aims to develop or design a supplier selection model for non-critical items in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Good) companies. By using the F-AHP (Fuzzy – Analytical Hierarchy Process) and TLS (Traffic Light System) model, companies that have never had a procedure for selecting suppliers for non-critical items can carry out this procedure so that in the future this procedure can become a standard in companies in terms of choosing supplier.
THE INFLUENCE OF AUDITORY AND VISUAL PRODUCTS ON CONSUMER PURCHASE DECISIONS (Study on Consumers of Local Coffee Shop in Semilir Semarang)
Authors: Imam Gozali  , Fira  Salsabila Zahroh
Published: January 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of auditory and visual products on consumer purchasing decisions at local coffee shops in Semilir Semarang in 2021. The data in this study are primary data from questionnaires with 100 respondents at local coffee shops in Semilir Semarang, using accidental sampling. The analytical tool used is Multiple Linear Regression analysis. The results of the study show that Auditory and Visual Products have a significant positive effect on consumer purchasing decisions.
Investigating the Causes and Consequences of Brand Attachment of Luxury Fashion Brand: the Role of Gender, Age, and Income
Authors: Marsasi Endy Gunanto , Yuanita Asih Dewi
Published: January 2023

In recent years, luxury fashion brands have experienced drastic growth. This study examines how hedonic motivation, self-image congruence, brand experience, and brand attachment are interrelated factors driving the purchase intention of industrial luxury fashion brands. Our research aims to construct a consumer behaviour model to complete the hedonic motivation process, which influences brand attachment and is influenced by demographic factors. The research model will fully predict the proposed model to examine the effect of gender, age, and income. The survey was conducted in Indonesia with a sample of 324 respondents. Multiple group analysis SEM (Structural Equation Modelling) was used to test the model across samples. The results reveal substantial consumer behaviour disparities based on respondents' gender, age, and income level. Research findings can aid the luxury brand industry, particularly the fashion industry, in comprehending demographic differences. It is crucial to develop specific marketing strategies to promote luxury brands, influencing consumers' purchase intentions.
Preparation and Performance of Cotton Fabric with Antibacterial and Hydrophobic Properties Based on Click Reaction
Authors: Meng Xu , Ji Zhihao , Xi Fenfen , Fu Sijia , Hou Aiqin , Xie Kongliang , Liang Liping
Published: January 2023

A simple modification method for creating cotton fabrics with hydrophobic and antibacterial surface properties is proposed. Silicon dioxide nanoparticles were obtained and added to a mixed solution of ethanol and silver nitrate to form a composite solution, and the SiO2/Ag+ composite solution was used to modify the cotton fabric. Then, the fabric was modified by self-assembly of (3-mercaptopropyl) triethoxysilane (MPTES), and the modified fabric was completed by grafting dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate using click chemistry technology. A scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR), thermogravimetric/differential thermal analyzer (TG), and contact angle measuring instruments were used to characterize the surface morphology and wettability of the cotton fabric. The results showed that the modified cotton fabric had a contact angle of 114.3 ° and still had good hydrophobicity after being subjected to multiple frictions. The modified cotton fabric also showed good antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli (E. coli) in a Petri dish.
Residual Effects of Novaluron and Efficacy of Subsequent Applications to Control Mid-South Tarnished Plant Bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) Populations
Authors: Mann Ryan , Crow Whitney , Catchot Angus L. , Gore Jeff , Cook Don R. , Stewart Scott D. , Trash Ben , Bateman Nick
Published: January 2023

Novaluron is often used in the early-square development period of cotton in the midsouthern U.S. to manage immature Lygus populations. Preventing field populations of tarnished plant bug from reaching economically damaging levels is vital when protecting cotton yield. Field experiments were conducted in 2019 and 2020 to better understand impacts of initial novaluron applications, efficacy of subsequent insecticides, and residual activity of novaluron. Tarnished plant bug populations had less impact on cotton yield when an insecticide with adult activity was applied with novaluron at the third week of squaring.
Amplicon Sequencing of Plant Material Links Cotton Fleahopper to Host Plants
Authors: Perkin Lindsey C. , Hamons Kristin L. , Suh Charles P.-C. , Sword Gregory A.
Published: January 2023

The cotton fleahopper (CFH), Pseudatomoscelis seriatus (Reuter), is an early season cotton pest that feeds on cotton terminals resulting in flower abortion, irregular plant growth, and delayed plant maturity. The CFH has been documented on over 160 host plants across 35 families. Identification of host plants was accomplished through observed presence on a plant in the field and/or controlled feeding studies under lab conditions. Because the CFH is a generalist, these results may not accurately represent the plants used by the CFH under natural conditions. We used amplicon sequencing to identify plant material potentially ingested by CFH nymphs. Control samples consisted of CFHs fed in the laboratory on horsemint, Monarda spp. Nymphs were also collected using a sweep net from fields dense with horsemint, croton (Croton spp.), or fields of mixed plant composition. We detected the correct plant family in control samples. BLAST (https://blast.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Blast.cgi) results from the sweep net samples categorized hits into seven different plant families, one of which may be a new feeding host for CFH. Based on these findings, amplicon sequencing may be useful to further understand the complex ecology of the CFH, which may ultimately improve management strategies for CFH.
Does CSA Mean “Complete Stupidity Assured?”
Authors: McDowall R.D.
Published: January 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a new approach to computerized system validation (CSV) called computer system assurance (CSA). Without a draft guidance issued, are we entering an era of regulation by presentation and publication? As a result, does CSA risk becoming “complete stupidity assured?”
GESTIÓN ADMINISTRATIVA Y MANEJO DE RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS EN LA PROVINCIA DE TAMBOPATA, REGIÓN MADRE DE DIOS
Authors: Masias-Guevara Sany , Ticona-Casani Gladys Margarita
Published: January 2023

En el estudio tiene el objetivo de gestión administrativa y manejo de residuos sólidos en la provincia de Tambopata, región Madre de Dios, estudio realizado de enfoque cuantitativo de nivel de investigación correlacional, como tipo de investigación básica como diseño de investigación es no experimental de tipo transversal logrando los siguientes resultados Rho Spearman = 0,710 entre la planificación y manejo de residuos sólidos, mientras que su nivel de significancia bilateral registra un p – valor=0,0,002 (p-valor>0,05). Resultados que permiten rechazar la hipótesis de investigación, aceptando la hipótesis nula. Se determina la existencia de una correlación significativa entre planificación y manejo de residuos sólidos en la muestra de estudio.
Nason Kim Dong-Wook’s Researches, Moves, and Legacy on Hyanggas and Goryeo Sokyos
Authors:   The Modern Bibiography Review Society, KIM MYUNGJOON
Published: January 2023

This study aims to arrange Nason Kim Dong-wook’s research achievements in the study of Hyanggas and Goryeo Sokyos(including Halimbyeolgok) and examine their significance in the research history.
The study examined his research achievements in the study of Hyanggas from the perspective of Buddhist ideology and discussed his general theories about the history of Silla’s Hyanggas, his theories about individual works reflecting each Buddhist idea, his papers on the nature and transmission history of Cheoyongga in Silla, and his papers that ended the controversy over the forgery of Doijangga. It is especially noteworthy that he traced the history of Silla Hyanggas based on correlations between Buddhist ideas and shamanism and linked Dosolga(Wolmyeongsa) to the Maitreya ideology, Wonwangsaengga to the Pure Land ideology, and Docheonsudaebiga to the Avalokitesvara ideology since they provide certain milestones for the following researches in the viewpoint of Buddhist ideology.
In the study of Goryeo Sokyos and Halimbyeolgok, he attempted to categorize Goryeo Gayos by viewing their overall phenomena, included Mugas about Siyonghyangakbo in the category of Goryeo Sokyos, and investigated the time and nature of Halimbyeolgok. He left some room for improvement by treating Goryeo Sokyos as part of Goryeo Gasas instead of classifying them as an independent genre, but his attempt at categorization itself had considerable impacts on follow-up researches. His research on Siyonghyangakbo, which is considered as one of his greatest achievements, provided results that will remain eternal in the study of the subject. His research has benefitted a lot the Korean music circles as well as the classical poetry and oral literature circles.
His researches hold significance for their contribution to the settlement of literature empirical methodologies and the introduction of macroscopic and open research attitudes. His achievements in the study of Hyanggas and Goryeo Sokyos encompass a broad range of areas from microscopic literature researches to macroscopic comparative literature and literary history researches, broadening their academic extension.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM WAJIB BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN DASAR 9 TAHUN BAGI SUKU ANAK DALAM
Authors: Sofa Ade , Mawarni Iga , Maros Asra'i
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out about the implementation of the 9-year Compulsory Education Program in Kelukup Hamlet, Dwi Karya Bhakti Village, Pelepat District, Bungo Regency, Jambi. The research method uses a qualitative-descriptive approach. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that the implementation of the compulsory education program has been carried out quite well but has not yet achieved satisfactory results. Socialization regarding the importance of participating in the program has been conveyed to SAD residents through related parties. Non-governmental organizations play the most crucial role, namely as coaches, supervisors, assistants, and facilitators in every educational activity for the children of the Suku Anak Dalam. There are internal barriers from the SAD community to accepting the program, namely their suspicious attitude, strong customs and traditions, lack of gender equality, shyness and low self-esteem of children, and difficulties in paying for children's school needs. These obstacles were overcome by continuing to provide direction, understanding, and motivation to the SAD community regarding compulsory education, efforts by teachers to visit from door to door to pick up students to study, and efforts to provide scholarships for SAD children in need.

Keywords: Implementation, Compulsory Education, Suku Anak Dalam.
Assessment of Tsunami Hazard Along British Columbia Coastlines from Coseismic Sources
Authors:   Ocean Networks Canada, Kouhi Soroush , Amouzgar Reza , Rankin Mark , Bosma Cassandra , Shumlich Adrienne
Published: January 2023

Recent major tsunamis have demonstrated their potential for widespread destruction and associated danger to human populations. Tsunamis generated from local and distant sources in the Pacific Ocean have impacted the western coast of Canada over time, and destructive tsunamis are expected to affect west coast communities in the future. Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) has undertaken several collaborative tsunami hazard assessment projects along the west coast of Canada (Figure 1) with the goals of (1) identifying and assessing tsunami hazards and risks using tsunami modeling, mapping, community engagement, and Indigenous knowledge; and (2) raising public awareness by producing a documentary film, offering educational programs to K–12 students, and developing tsunami signage and online story maps. This article focuses on tsunami hazard identification through modeling and drawing upon Indigenous knowledge.
Determinación de la capacidad antioxidante en galletas enriquecidas con extracto y harina jengibre (Zingiber officinale)
Authors: Damian Jessica F. , Villanueva Edwin F. , Salmerón Beatriz G. , Ramos Gerardo G. , Sotomayor Nyx A. V.
Published: January 2023

Los antioxidantes son compuestos naturales protectores que están presentes en plantas, vegetales, frutas y verduras. El organismo humano posee un sistema antioxidante endógeno, sin embargo, en algunas ocasiones, este mecanismo de defensa no es suficiente, por lo que es necesario la ingestión de antioxidantes exógenos mediante la alimentación. Se formuló y determinó la capacidad antioxidante de galletas elaboradas a base de harina de trigo enriquecidas con extracto y harina de jengibre (Zingiber officinale). Desarrollando tres formulaciones distintas de galletas utilizando una base de harina de trigo con los siguientes porcentajes de jengibre: 40% de extracto, 5% y 10% de harina; nombradas EJ/HT (40:100), HJ/HT (5:95) y HJ/HT (10:90) respectivamente. Así mismo se realizó una galleta patrón elaborada únicamente con harina de trigo. Se determinó la capacidad antioxidante mediante el método de DPPH y se llevó a cabo una prueba de aceptabilidad donde se evaluaron cinco atributos (olor, color, crocancia, sabor y aceptabilidad global). Los resultados encontrados revelaron que la mayor inhibición de DPPH es obtenida con la formulación HT/HJ (90:10) con un 53.69±0.88 %, seguida de la formulación HT/HJ (95:5) con un 51.32±0.64 %, y finalmente EJ/HT (40:100) con 37.92±0.79 %, no existiendo en esta última formulación significancia estadística respecto a la galleta patrón. La evaluación sensorial reflejó una mayor aceptación por la formulación EJ/HT (40:100) seguida de la formulación HJ/HT (5:95) y finalmente HJ/HT (10:90).
Presencia de microplásticos en pescados aptos para consumo humano, agua y playas de la bahía de Santa Lucia, Acapulco, México
Authors: Ponce Danahi G. , Velazco Karina P. , Vargas Nyx A. , Gabriel Beatriz , Galindo Gerardo
Published: January 2023

La contaminación por microplásticos en los ecosistemas marinos representa una amenaza creciente que atenta contra la biodiversidad de los océanos, debido a que las micropartículas plásticas pueden ser ingeridas por organismos marinos que confunden visualmente a sus presas con los microplásticos, teniendo en cuenta que varias especies son para consumo humano. Por esta razón se analizaron los tractos gastrointestinales de 35 individuos de seis especies de pescado popular para consumo humano, agua y arena de 10 distintas payas de la bahía de santa Lucía para determinar la ocurrencia. Para la extracción de los microplásticos se empleó una solución de hidróxido de sodio al 10% para separación de la materia orgánica de las micropartículas plásticas y una solución de cloruro de zinc con una densidad de 1.4 g/mL para las pruebas confirmativas por flotabilidad. En los resultados obtenidos, de las 6 especies analizadas, el 68.5%% de los peces presentó microplásticos en tracto digestivo, 37.1% positivos en carne y el 100% de las muestras de agua y arena analizadas fueron positivas, ante la falta de evidencia científica, es necesario profundizar en el estudio sobre la presencia de estos y sus efectos potenciales en la salud, para ser considerado como un parámetro a vigilar en los pescados de consumo humano en la población de Acapulco.
Factores asociados a la desnutrición crónica infantil en menores de 5 años en el Ecuador: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Chimborazo Bermeo Mónica Alexandra , Aguaiza Pichazaca Erlinda
Published: January 2023

Los factores asociados a la Desnutrición Crónica Infantil, son distintos elementos que hacen parte del entorno próximo en el que se desenvuelve el infante e inciden para que los productos y/o sustancias que ingiere, no solventen sus requerimientos nutricionales, situación que repercute sobre su desarrollo y crecimiento. Objetivo Conocer los factores asociados a desnutrición crónica infantil en menores de 5 años en el Ecuador. Metodología: La presente investigación es un meta estudio, de tipo revisión sistemática, realizada bajo un enfoque cualitativo, con la aplicación de criterios de elegibilidad como el idioma en español e inglés el uso de las palabras claves, en conjunto con operadores booleanos, se considerando 12 publicaciones que fueron obtenidas de fuentes de información científica como Google Académico, Scopus, MedLine, SciELO, Redalyc y otras bases de datos Proquest de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca, años de publicación de los estudios. Resultados: Luego de analizar los 12 artículos publicados en español entre los años 2018 – 2022, se pudo constatar que los factores asociados a la desnutrición crónica infantil en Ecuador, son de índole personal, familiar, social, cultural, económico, ambiental y otros aspectos que giran en torno al niño/a, la madre y el entorno socio familiar próximo. Conclusión: Los principales factores asociados a la desnutrición crónica en menores de 5 años dentro del Ecuador, son: el nivel económico, la edad, la identidad cultural y la formación educativa de la madre, el bajo peso del niño/a en su nacimiento, el abandono de la lactancia materna entre otras causas.
La insuficiencia de educación ambiental en las aulas de las escuelas mexicanas, como detonante de una propuesta de modificación del Artículo 3ero Constitucional que considere la transversalidad de la educación ambiental en todos los niveles educativos
Authors: Hernández Islas Saúl , Ascencio Rasgado Mónica Araceli , Hernández Ascencio Nataly Victoria , Castañeda Olvera Mahonri
Published: January 2023

En la presente investigación se realizó un análisis de las acciones que se han implementado en el Sistema Educativo Nacional en materia de Educación Ambiental; además de un ejercicio de inferencia estadística con el objeto de conocer la opinión de los estudiantes de nivel secundaria, bachillerato y licenciatura (muestra de 340 estudiantes de la ZMVM, nivel de confianza 94-95%), sobre si en el pasado y presente han recibido clases y/o información de educación ambiental, donde se le hayan inculcado valores por el ambiente y los hayan involucrado en la solución a las problemáticas ambientales de su comunidad. Los estudiantes (54.2%) en sus respuestas manifiestan que a veces, casi nunca y nunca han recibido educación ambiental, aunado a que en su mayoría (86%) considera que la situación actual del ambiente en nuestro país es un tema al que no se le da la debida importancia en las escuelas. De acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos se concluye que la educación ambiental es insuficiente e inexistente en la mayoría de las escuelas, limitada a contenidos que es necesario aprender, incapaz de dimensionar la problemática ambiental nacional y mundial, sin involucrar a todos los sectores de la sociedad en su cultura, usos y costumbres, desarrollo económico y respeto al ambiente, carente de un currículo adecuado y de un proceso de formación de docentes. Lo anterior representa una oportunidad de mejora para incluir la transversalidad de la Educación Ambiental en todos los niveles de educación en el país.
Procalcitonina como biomarcador de sepsis y su relación con la mortalidad en pacientes del Hospital Regional Docente Ambato
Authors: Portero Regalado Sara Lucia , Carranza-Quispe Luis Emilio
Published: January 2023

La Sepsis se define como: “la disfunción orgánica causada por una respuesta anómala del huésped a la infección”, es potencialmente mortal, y representa un espectro de gravedad. Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal, basado en la procalcitonina como predictor de riesgo de sepsis severa vs. Riesgo de mortalidad según QSOFA; se analizaron pacientes hospitalizados en el HGDA, de ambos sexos, edad mayor a dos años, a los mismos que se les solicitó procalcitonina a su ingreso en el periodo de octubre 2018- marzo 2019, con el objetivo general de identificar la procalcitonina como biomarcador de sepsis y su relación con la mortalidad para disminuir la misma en pacientes del Hospital Regional Docente Ambato. La mayor parte de pacientes no presentaron alto riesgo de muerte durante su hospitalización, ni comorbilidades asociadas, además presentaron tratamientos oportunos; se evidenció a los 35 pacientes con bajo riesgo de sepsis severa según los valores de procalcitonina, un escaso grupo de 6 pacientes tuvo alto riesgo de mortalidad, sin disfunción multiorgánica, concluyendo que la sepsis basado en la procalcitonina predominó en mujeres, en edades superiores a los 80 años, además se determinó que la principal causa de sepsis fue la neumonía . La mayoría de los pacientes sin comorbilidades asociadas no presentaron alto riesgo de muerte, todos presentaron tratamiento antibiótico oportuno. Recomendando el uso de procalcitonina como guía en el tratamiento de la enfermedad, se deberá aplicarla con criterios básicos clínicos que ayuden en la pertinencia en determinas patologías.
Aportes de la Escuela Nacional de Danzas a la sociedad y cultura panameña: 1948-1974
Authors: Smith C. Ana Acela
Published: January 2023

Como exalumna, profesora y directora de la Escuela Nacional de Danzas por muchos años, sentí el compromiso de dar a conocer más acerca del nacimiento y evolución de dicho plantel: cómo inició, cuál ha sido su trascendencia en el tiempo, cuál es su aporte al desarrollo cultural y social de Panamá. Era importante develar algunas interrogantes, pero principalmente, determinar la importancia histórica, política, social, económica que permitió su desarrollo dentro del contexto histórico de las políticas públicas y filosóficas que dieron paso a su creación y continuidad.  Me propuse iniciar el registro del aporte de algunos de los muchos artistas que apoyaron con su esfuerzo y dedicación al desarrollo de la cultura y danza panameña, por lo que revisé la literatura existente, analicé información de los diarios, los programas de mano, recortes de revistas, pero fueron las entrevistas, las que ayudaron a descifrar las acciones que surgieron de la interacción de las ideas que prevalecieron durante la década de los 50, 60, y 70. Dichas ideas fueron parte importante del desarrollo histórico y artístico de nuestro plantel y quiero incentivar a las nuevas generaciones a que se interesen en continuar la búsqueda de nuestra historia y danza panameña en todas sus facetas: bailarines, coreógrafos, vestuaristas, diseñadores, técnicos y maestros que han trazado las huellas de este presente que vivimos, gracias al pasado que ellos reformaron. Es responsabilidad del estado y de la sociedad civil, apoyar la educación del arte para lograr un desarrollo más equilibrado de nuestra sociedad.
Estimation of the initial investment cost in systems equipped with heat pumps using regression analysis
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering and Management, University of Oradea, Street Universității 1, Oradea 41008, Romania, BAN ALEXANDRA , BUNGĂU CONSTANTIN ,   Faculty of Engineering and Management, University of Oradea, Street Universității 1, Oradea 41008, Romania
Published: January 2023

"The present research aims to obtain a mathematical model for estimating the costs involved in the initial investment for heat pump systems using the regression analysis. In the current economic context towards a climate-neutral Europe by 2050, heat pumps are becoming increasingly used in the buildings sector. As innovative and sustainable heat energy systems, they require a higher capital investment than conventional heating and cooling systems. Therefore, this study addresses the current needs by carrying out a comprehensive analysis of the costs involved in the initial investing in a heat pump system. Three regression analyses will be carried out to estimate the costs for air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps and water source heat pumps respectively."
As–cast microstructures of HEA designed to be strengthened by HfC
Authors:   ", BERTHOD PATRICE ,   Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Université de Lorraine, Campus Victor Grignard, 54500 Vandoeuvre–lès–Nancy, France Institut Jean Lamour, Université de Lorraine, Campus Artem, 2 allée André Guinier, 54000 Nancy, France"
Published: January 2023

In this study, two new alloys, resulting of the addition of carbon and hafnium to a well–known high entropy alloy (HEA) – the equimolar CoNiFeMnCr one – to promote the formation of HfC carbides, were produced by conventional casting under inert atmosphere and characterized. The as–cast microstructures of the obtained HEA/HfC alloys were studied by X–ray diffraction, electron microscopy, energy dispersion spectrometry, and Vickers indentation. These HEA/HfC alloys are double–phased, with an austenitic matrix and interdendritic eutectic script–like HfC carbides. In terms of chemical composition and of crystallographic network, the matrix of the alloys is identical to the CoNiFeMnCr alloy. In that way, the two alloys can be considered as composite materials resulting of a HEA matrix strengthened by hard HfC particles.
Equipment for quality assessment of the copper pipes and fittings used within natural gas installations
Authors:   Petroleum – Gas University of Ploiesti, Blvd. Bucuresti, no. 39, Ploiesti, Romania, ZISOPOL DRAGOȘ GABRIEL , DUMITRESCU ANDREI ,   Petroleum – Gas University of Ploiesti, Blvd. Bucuresti, no. 39, Ploiesti, Romania, MINESCU MIHAIL ,   Petroleum – Gas University of Ploiesti, Blvd. Bucuresti, no. 39, Ploiesti, Romania, BĂDICIOIU MARIUS ,   Petroleum – Gas University of Ploiesti, Blvd. Bucuresti, no. 39, Ploiesti, Romania, CĂLȚARU MIHAELA ,   Petroleum – Gas University of Ploiesti, Blvd. Bucuresti, no. 39, Ploiesti, Romania
Published: January 2023

The present paper describes the equipment conceived, designed and built by the authors, during a complex research program, in order to perform the tests required for the quality assessment of the permanent assembly technologies used within the natural gas installations made of copper pipes. The research work addressed below is part of our effort (detailed in a separate paper [1]) aiming at making possible the use, within the natural gas installations in Romania (alongside steel and polyethylene pipes), of copper pipes assembled using the press fit technology, by aligning the Romanian standards to the European ones. The equipment described in the paper can be used to investigate the dynamic strength under torsion loads, the dynamic strength under bending loads (vibrations) and the operating capacity at high temperature of the joints and fittings for copper pipes.
Efficient computation of the L-infinity norm of descriptor systems
Authors:   Technical Sciences Academy of Romania, Bucharest, Romania, SIMA VASILE
Published: January 2023

Many applications from industry and technology use models formulated by systems of differential equations. Often, some equations describe additional algebraic constraints. Such systems, referred to as descriptor systems (or singular systems), naturally arise, e.g., in electrical circuit simulation, in multibody dynamics with constraints, or by semidiscretization of certain partial differential equations. A very important characteristic value for a descriptor system is the L∞-norm of its corresponding transfer function. The computation of this norm is essential in robust control, model order reduction, and other applications. The paper summarizes efficient and reliable algorithms for finding L∞-norm, for continuous- and discrete-time descriptor systems, which exploit the underlying Hamiltonian or symplectic structure, respectively. An improved solver has been developed and will be made available in the SLICOT Library. Numerical results and comparisons illustrate the good performance and effectiveness of this solver.
changement de paradigme de l’évolution biologique: du darwinisme a une nouvelle synthèse conceptuelle élargie
Authors: Espesset David L.
Published: January 2023

El darwinismo, especialmente en la forma de la síntesis moderna, es una de las teorías más influyentes en la comunidad científica internacional. Sin embargo, esta interpretación del mecanismo evolutivo, presentado a la manera de una doctrina intangible e indiscutible, le da un estatus de ortodoxia, incluso de ideología. Además, durante muchos años, un número creciente de investigadores piden un camino más allá del darwinismo mediante la adopción de un enfoque sistémico y una visión menos enfocada, más abierta y realista, que conduzca a una profunda redefinición de los conceptos evolutivos fundamentales. De hecho, el descubrimiento de mecanismos naturales de ingeniería genética muestra que las células vivas tienen la capacidad de insertar y reestructurar información dentro de su propio material genético, a diferentes escalas, incluso a nivel genómico, y así producir innovaciones que son significativas desde un punto de vista evolutivo (cooperatividad, redundancia, rehabilitación). El cambio de paradigma provocado por esta perspectiva teleológica sobre el funcionamiento de los organismos vivos podría tomar la escala de una revolución científica.
Design and Implementation of Buck Converter for Electric Vehicle’s Appliances
Authors: Sa’adu L. , Yusuf Y. , Abdullahi I , Muhammad S. B. , Isah A. B.
Published: January 2023

Buck converter is a unidirectional DC-DC power converter that primarily steps down potential difference (PD) of the power bank of batteries or supercapacitors. Electric vehicles usually operate on higher voltage ranging from 45 to      72 volts. However, the electrical accessories of automobiles such as horns, trafficators, radio/players and brake or parking lights were designed to operate on 12 V DC voltage. This necessitates the use of buck converter for stepping down the voltage values to 12 volts. Nonetheless, replacing the converter when the need arises is indeed financially challenging, thus, in such a situation, the vehicles are mostly operated during the day time. Herein, we designed a buck converter using Proteus software and then constructed it with the aim of stepping down the voltage values to 12 volts at a reduced price. The design materials and the construction components used are readily available in most of the electronics shops. An outstanding performance was achieved and results indicated that the designed converter is suitable for use in electric vehicles.
PREDICCIÓN MULTI-STEP DEL IMPUESTO SOBRE SERVICIOS USANDO REDES NEURONALES ARTIFICIALES Y MÉTODOS DE SELECCIÓN DE VARIABLES
Authors: Mamani Ticona Wilfredo , Figueiredo Leite Karla T. , Rebuzzi Vellasco Marley M. B.
Published: January 2023

En este trabajo, presentamos un modelo basado en redes neuronales artificiales (RNs) para la predicción multi-step (12 meses para adelante) de la recaudación del impuesto sobre servicios (ISS). Sin embargo, la utilización de múltiples entradas en las redes neuronales, demandan mucho tiempo de entrenamiento de las RNs. Por lo tanto, es necesario investigar métodos de selección de variables para seleccionar las entradas de las redes que más contribuyen para mejorar el resultado de la predicción. El modelo de predicción fue evaluado usando datos del municipio de Araruama (Brasil), los resultados obtenidos con el modelo propuesto fueron superiores en comparación a los resultados obtenidos por la Secretaría Municipal de la Fazenda (SFM). En resumen, los resultados de la predicción fueron divididos en dos partes: (i) en la predicción del año 2010, se obtuvo 6,04% de MAPE y una disminución del error relativo de 21,1% para 3,4%; (ii) en la predicción del año 2011, se obtuvo una disminución del error relativo de 26,1% para 12,2%.
COSTOS GERENCIALES Y SU INFLUENCIA EN LA CALIDAD ACADÉMICA DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE POSGRADO EN UNIVERSIDADES DE LA REGIÓN SUR DEL PERÚ
Authors: Collantes Menis Obdulio
Published: January 2023

El objetivo del presente trabajo de investigación fue determinar el grado de influencia de los costos gerenciales en la calidad académica de los estudiantes de posgrado de las universidades privadas de la región Sur del Perú. Estudio de tipo básico teorético, y según su estrategia de tipo descriptivo; el diseño correlacional para determinar elgrado de relación existente entre dos variables de interés. Inductivo, para inferir la información de la muestra de 357 sujetos de los dos estamentos de la población de la investigación. Para efectuar la contrastación de la hipótesis, se empleó la fórmula de la recta de regresión lineal simple casos de datos agrupados y no agrupados. Existeuna relación alta y muy significativa entre las variables, costos gerenciales y calidad académica impartidas en los programas de posgrado de las universidades de la regiónvdel Sur del Perú, según percepciones de los estudiantes r=0,82 y trabajadores administrativos r=0,89; así mismo existe una influencia significativa de los costos gerenciales sobre la calidad académica según criterios de los estudiantes y administrativos en 67,24% y 79,221% respectivamente. Los costos gerenciales según los estudiantes del programa de posgrado es desfavorable en 26%, y según los trabajadores administrativos el 28%, en consecuencia no satisfacen con el servicio educativo de calidad que los estudiantes debieran recibir durante su formación; con relación a la calidad académica impartida en los programas de posgrado, según percepciones de los estudiantes el nivel académico regular e insuficiente es 30% y trabajadores administrativos el 28%.
As implicações do brincar no processo de ensino aprendizagem da criança do ensino infantil
Authors: Ferreira Nunes Cristiane
Published: January 2023

La presente investigación se llevó a cabo en la Escuela Municipal Engenheiro Nelson Dorneles. Y el tema: Las implicaciones del juego en el proceso de enseñanza del aprendizaje infantil en Educación Infantil donde el uso de un enfoque cualitativo fue suficiente para enfrentar esta complejidad, para tal n se basó en algunos teóricos como Piaget (1976), Almeida (2014), Santos (2015), entre otros, y contribuyó a una reflexión en profundidad que dialoga en paralelo con estos investigadores. Con base en la investigación, se utilizó una entrevista para 01 coordinador pedagógico y 08 docentes, cuya técnica utilizó para analizar los beneficios del juego como herramienta de aprendizaje para los niños en la educación infantil. Y así, en el análisis de los resultados se encontró que, al utilizar el juego como recurso escolar, se está aprovechando una motivación para hacer más atractivo el aprendizaje, a medida que el niño desarrolla habilidades cognitivas, desarrolla la coordinación motora y su autonomía. Sin embargo, el entorno escolar tiene dificultades que impiden el uso del recurso del juego como facilitador del aprendizaje.
THE ANALYTICAL STUDY OF “وَأَعِدُّوا لَهُمْ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ مِنْ قُوَّةٍ” WITH A NEW APPROACH ACCORDING TO THE NEED OF CURRENT ERA
Authors: Syed Farooq Aziz  , Muhammad Inam ul Haq  , Muhammad Naeem
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this paper is to introduce Jihad in a new light, with a new perspective based on the needs of the current era. Islam is a dynamic religion.1 The Almighty Allah declared Islam the last revealed religion, and there is no need for any other revelation or prophecy. Only Islam is a religion accepted to the Almighty Allah, as stated in the holy Quran:“Whoever seeks a way other than Islam, it will never be accepted from them, and in the Hereafter they will be among the losers.” It was also declared that Islam will be the dominant religion, but unfortunately, Islam is oppressed in the current world. The only reason is that the Muslims forgot the Jihad. Here in this paper, Jihad, according to me, isn’t limited to a specific field of Qital (قتال) only. Muslims need to do jihad in every field and in every walk of life. According to the dynamic quality of Islam, it is the need of today that Muslims be aware of each field of life. There are different types of wars running in the modern world, like educational war, scientific war, political war, and economic war. In this current scenario, the Muslim world has a very low contribution. So in the light of Quranic verse (وَأَعِدُّوا لَهُمْ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ مِنْ قُوَّةٍ) Today's Muslims must excel in every aspect of life and govern the entire world; this is only possible if the Muslim world takes the place of the world's developed and strong educational, scientific, political, and economic nations; otherwise, Islam will be in decline.
SURVEY, RESEARCH AND CRITICISM OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ISLAMIC LAWS IN ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN
Authors: Muhammad Aijaz  , Dr. Abubakar Balouch  , Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Balouch
Published: January 2023

Allah Almighty has created the heavens and the earth with truth. The system established by Allah Almighty is a purposeful and wise system. There is a difference between good and evil in morals and good and evil in deeds. It demands that the oppressors be punished for their oppression and that the oppressed be treated fairs For full justice and full retribution, after this world, the court of Allah Almighty will be established in the other world and everyone will be fully rewarded for his deeds.“But even in this world, the law of retribution and punishment has been laid down to maintain the system of this world. And the aim of Islam is to establish a system of collective justice which, as a balanced combination of human freedom, brotherhood and equality, becomes a comprehensive and perfect manifestation of the mercy and Lordship of its Creator and Lord. Therefore, Islam has enacted the law of retribution and punishment in the world with the belief in the reward and punishment of the Hereafter, so that a balanced system of justice and fairness can be maintained in the world as well.” Penalties for crimes under this system are proposed on the grounds that the Islamic State will deal with all incentives for crime, and if anyone breaks the law after that, it means that he is corrupt. Islamic criminal law cannot be called immoral or inhumane in any way because Islam wants to eradicate the root of crime and it also imposes punishment through government and state when crime and itsAll avenues of persuasion should be closed. Although Islamic laws are reasonable in their place, their implementation is for a purely Islamic society. The greatest sign of Islamic tolerance is that it has sealed human equality by making piety and abstinence the only criterion of honor and dignity.
RIGHTS OF NON-MUSLIMS IN A SHARIA AND ITS APPLICATION IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Dr.Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq  , Muhammad Aman ullah
Published: January 2023

Islam has come as a mercy for all mankind. Islam has set rules for each class. While Islam has ordered the establishment of an Islamic state, Islam has also ordered the state to protect its citizens and provide them with facilities. In terms of religion, there are two types of citizens of an Islamic state. They will either be Muslims or non-Muslims. In the Islamic state, the rights and duties of both classes are determined. Islam has clearly ordered the protection of non-Muslim citizens. While Islam has ordered non-Muslims to pay jizya for the protection of their lives, for this purpose it is the responsibility of the state that the all economic, social and religious rights will be protected .in the light of Islamic laws, it is known that both Muslims and non-Muslims are equal in the sanctity of humanity. In Sharia laws, the blood of a non-Muslim is equal to the blood of a Muslim. Where non-Muslims have been given religious freedom, they have also been given the right to live their private lives freely. Joking with non-Muslims is also prohibited. An important and attention-seeking issue is that the minorities in Pakistan do not have religious freedom and the minorities are oppressed. The Pakistani government is unable to fulfill their rights due to public fear and intimidation. In this article, the challenges and solutions to the problems faced by non-Muslims will be presented with reference to contemporary times in the light of Sharia and Pakistani laws.
A SPECIFIC STUDY OF IQBAL’S THOUGHT REGARDING THE ISLAMIZATION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Authors: Syed Sajjad Haidar  , Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Idrees  , Muhammad Abu Bakar
Published: January 2023

Allama Iqbal is the great philosopher and social scientist of the 20th century who has predicted and depicted many new worlds with his lofty thoughts. He is also persuading the downtrodden and decadent Muslims to set their own objectives and explore their own paths in accordance the norms of the contemporary era. In order to address the serious loss of religious thought and Islamic civilization, Allama Iqbal urged Muslims to advance and promote modern ilm-ul-kalam. This is the way through which the young generation can be saved from the poison of Atheism by correcting the direction of social sciences which has been built on the basis of Atheism and Materialism. Allama Iqbal's concept of self-development imply on individual development while the concept of non-self refers to collective development. Respectively, the first-mentioned is the key chapter of psychology and the second-mentioned is the most important and central subject of sociology. In this research, modern social problems such as individualism and collectivism have been discussed in the context of Iqbal’s thought, so that it can be clear how Allama Iqbal , instead of emphasizing the conflict between the individual and the society, he talked about to be mutually united. It is from which an ideal society can be formed.
THE CONCEPT OF RESPECT FOR HUMANITY AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN ISLAM AND OTHER SELECTED RELIGIONS (COMPARATIVE AND CRITICAL REVIEW)
Authors: Dr Hafiz Muhammad Sani  , Mufti Bakht Shaid
Published: January 2023

Respect for humanity is the source of peace and tranquility in society because man has the basic position in this universe. The greatest need in today's world is that peace and order should be established in the world and the society should be peaceful. The only way to this is to respect humanity and give every human being their basic rights. For this purpose, this article examines the teachings of various religions and the attitudes of their followers regarding human respect. Before Islam, the concept of human sanctity was lost in Arab society. And the victorious force inflicted various atrocities on the people. The extremism of the Jews was such that they did not hesitate to kill the Prophets. Before Islam, Jews burned many Christians of Najran. In 453, Christians confiscated the property of non-Christians, and executed them by crucifixion, burning alive, or putting them to the beasts. The religious teachings of Hinduism call for harsh treatment of one's opponents to the point of burning them alive. Islam has declared human life, property, honor and dignity as respectable and ordered to give all human beings their basic rights. And in this regard, no distinction has been made between nation and religion.
QURĀNIC FOUNDATIONS OF THE SEERAH OF “MERCY FOR THE WORLDS (PBUH):AN EXPLANATORY STUDY
Authors: Dr. Naveed Altaf Khan  , Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Zaheer  , Dr. Abdul Qadir
Published: January 2023

Just as Allah is the Sustainer of all the worlds, the Holy Quran is the remembrance for the worlds, so His Beloved Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is the mercy for the worlds, The Holy Qur'an is the path of guidance and the biography of the Prophet is sustenance and viaticum of that journey. As Islam is incomplete without the Holy Quran, so the practice of humankind, according to the spirit of Qur'an, is impossible without the seerah of the Prophet (PBUH). Therefore, the relationship between the biography of the Prophet and the Quran is integral. That is why, just as Allah almighty has protected the Quran in terms of its words. He has also taken care of its meaning in the form of the Seerah of His prophet Muhammad, till the Day of Resurrection. So that life for humanity in every field, at the individual and collective levels, the Seerah of prophet, as the best way of life has always been available. Quran is the most important and irrefutable source of the biography of the Prophet. How Allah almighty himself does introduces and present His Prophet? It is very important question. In last few years, great attention has been paid to the biography of the Prophet (PBUH) at the official level in Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which was due on the Islamic scholars of the nation. Therefore, in order to get the right benefit from the Seerah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), we must first turn our attention to the most important source of it; the Quran. To be aware of the teachings of the Seerah; which are given in the principle form by the Holy Qur'an, we need to notice the concept presented by the Quran itself. In this paper, an attempt has to be made to shed light of the Seerah of the prophet (PBUH) from the guidelines provided in the Holy Quran according to the need of the time.
AN INTRODUCTORY REVIEW OF GHAIR MUNQOT URDU LITERATURE ON SEERAH
Authors: Dr. Asma Aziz  , Anam Sattar  , Shama Naz
Published: January 2023

Ghair Munqot art and Litrature is an unique type of literature. This literature is only linked with the languages of East i.e. Arabic, Perscian, Urdu and Punjabi languages.In this type of literature, those letter of language is used in writtings which are free from “Noqta / dot”. This field of art is known as Sanat e Mahmila or Aatila. It is not very easy so it is very important that  writers and poets must have a big range of vocaboulary in concerned language and synonums are used that are free from Noqta or dots. Many writers and poets imparted to produce their contribution in this field. Likewise, most of them wrote Ghair Munqot literature on Quran’s translation, tafsir, Seerah, Naat.  This research deals with the study  of the those books of Seerah those were written under this art.