bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multilinear Isotropic and Multilinear Kinematic Hardening on AZ31 Magnesium Alloy
Authors: Sudula Venkata Sai Prashanth
Published: June 2021

Magnesium and its alloys are turning out to be
increasingly more utilized in the aviation and automobile industry
due to its low weight. The technology has endured numerous
enhancements enabling magnesium alloys to have a mechanical
performance close to aluminium alloys and prevention from
corrosion. This enables numerous potential applications for
magnesium alloys subjected to multiaxial fatigue. To perform the
plastic deformation on AZ31 alloy, we have utilised two
techniques of multilinear hardening methods. i) isotropic
hardening, ii) Kinematic hardening. To come up with an accurate
result, we leveraged ANSYS software to perform the simulation
with accuracy and precision. on arriving to the conclusion our
goal towards analysing the multilinear properties of the AZ31
alloy with two mesh size 0.4 and 0.6mm.
Optimization and Estimation of Transfer Function Model of Milk Evaporation Process
Authors: Aher Vijaya N. , Sable Ganesh S. , Rajput Minakshi R.
Published: June 2021

Development of Mathematical model has significant role in many applications such as estimation of relations between input and output variables. The relations can be deterministic or behavioral. From the point of view of control actions to be estimated for a particular application, behavioral model is considered to be of utmost importance. This also amounts the prediction of process behavior in time, frequency and complex domains. Here in this paper, attempts have been made to develop behavioral model of milk evaporation used in dairy industry which is of prominent importance in India because of its agriculture based economy. Besides India, there are also many milk producing countries in the world and their economy is dependent on milk producing animals. It is also imperative that excess milk production to be converted in its preservable form and evaporated milk has special significance in this context. The Milk evaporation is a complex process and its output control variables depend on many of its input manipulation variables. Because of its complex nature and many variables involved in it poses a challenge real life MIMO problem. In this paper, MIMO model of Milk evaporation model is estimated and described.
Crop Discrimination using Non-Imaging Hyperspectral Data
Authors: Janse Pooja Vinod , Deshmukh Ratnadeep R.
Published: June 2021

Crop type discrimination is still very challenging
task for researchers using non-imaging hyperspectral data. It is
because of spectral reflectance similarity between crops. In this
research work we have discriminated between four crops wheat,
jowar, bajara and maize. We have tried to overcome the problems
which have been faced my researchers. Initially by visual
analysis we have selected 22 reflectance band which shows the
absorption property of particular molecules and classification
technique is applied, but it has given us very poor result of
classification. We observed only 24% classification accuracy. So
we considered nine vegetation indices along with spectral bands
and achieved better classification accuracy. ASD FieldSpec 4
Spectroradiometer device is used for capturing spectral
reflectance data. We calculated nine different vegetation indices
and some selective reflectance bands are used for crop
classification. We have used Support Vector Machine (SVM) for
classification.
Early Fault Detection by Vibration Measurement
Authors: Omar D. H. , Belal M. H. , Gomaa F. R.
Published: June 2021

Early fault detection by using vibration monitoring
devices could help industries to avoid sudden stoppage of the
machine, thus reduces machine downtime and maintenance cost
to save time and money. Early fault detection by using vibration
measurement devices are very useful for determining the
condition of rotating elements and its analysis. In this paper,
experimental studies were performed to predict misalignment
faults in rotating machine which is connected with simple rigid
coupling. The vibration is collected by using Micro log data
collector. From results, we can easily predict misalignment in
rotating machine using spectrum analysis technique.
Machine Learning Based Detection of Deceptive Tweets on Covid-19
Authors: Sinha Amisha , Raval Mohnish , Sindhu S
Published: June 2021

Social media plays a vital role in connecting people
around world and developing relationships. Social Media has a
huge potential audience and the circulation of any information does
impact a huge population. With the surge of Covid-19, we can see a
lot offake news and tweets circulating about remedies, medicine,
and general information related to pandemics. In this paper, we set
out machine learning-based detection of deceptive information
around Covid-19. With this paper, we have described our project
which could detect whether a tweet is fake or real automatically.
The labeled dataset is used in the process which is extracted from
the arXiv repository. Dataset has tweets, upon which various
methods are applied for cleaning, training, and testing. Preprocessing, Classification, tokenization, and stemming/removal of
stop words are performed to extract the most relevant information
from the dataset and to achieve better accuracy in comparison with
the existing system. For classification, we have used two
classification techniques- Tf-Idf and Bags of words. To achieve
better accuracy, we have used two other methodology-SVM and
Random Forest and have achieved an F1-score of 0.94 using SVM.
Anaology of Jute Fiber with Mud Crab Shell and Mussels Shell Powder Filler Reinforced Isopthalic Polyester Resin Based Composites
Authors: Raja A. K. Arun , Geethan K. Arun Vasantha , Kumar P Sabarish , Priyan P. , Raj P. Shabin
Published: June 2021

Jute fibers are totally biodegradable and recyclable
substances, i.e., environmentally friendly substances. The
contemporary annual global production of jute fiber is ready 3. 2
million tons and used for diverse packages. Various research is
being accomplished to discover a suitable substitute for the nonbio degradable plastic strengthened composites, which has a
negative effect at the environment. The mercerization technique
is executed the use of 8% of sodium in water to form the sodium
hydroxide (NaOH). The property of the fabric is similarly
promoted with the aid of adding mud crab shell powder and
mussels shell powder all through the hand moulding process. The
composite fabric is evolved with the assist of isophthalic polyester
resin with 2% of accelerator and hardener used at the side of it.
Experiments are executed as according to ASTM requirements to
discover the mechanical properties. In addition to mechanical
properties HDT(Heat Deflection Test) and rate of burning test
are done. With help of the studies and study,Jute fabric mat can
be used as an alternate for plastic components (non bio
degradable).
Seismic Strengthening of Existing RCC Structure by FRP Jacketing
Authors:   PG Student, Department of Structural Engineering (Civil), National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training & Research, Bhopal (M.P), India., Singhai Karan , Jain Prof. Dr. A.K. ,   PG Coordinator, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training & Research, Bhopal (M.P), India.
Published: June 2021

India has been facing many disasters since long. Among the entire disasters earthquake is of serious concern to Civil Engineers. Because of collapse of structures subjected to seismic loads many lives were lost because these buildings were not designed for seismic loads. The problem becomes more serious when additional storeys are constructed. In these buildings many of the columns are not safe if the building is analyzed for seismic load. To make the building safe we need to adopt the technique of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) jacketing. The FRP Jacketing is comparatively better than other retrofitting because no major strengthening of foundation is required in this technique, also original function of the building can be maintained without any major change in the original geometry of the building. The present study is on a four storey building that has been planned in STAAD.ProV8i, considering M30 cement and Fe415 steel bars.
Analisis Pasokan Komoditi Unggulan Pada Pengembangan Wilayah di Kabupaten Jeneponto
Authors: Karimeng E.A. , Manaf Murshal , Salim Agus
Published: June 2021

Pengembangan wilayah sebagai konsekwensi atas berbagai faktor unggulan disuatu wilayah, Kabupaten Jeneponto sebagai wilayah studi memiliki komoditas unggulan dari berbagai komoditas yang ada, yaitu komoditas disector perkebunan palawija, salahsatu unggulan jenis tanaman palawija adalah tanaman jagung. Rumusan masalah yaitu bagaimana pengaruh jarak dan waktu tempuh terhadap distribusi dari asal kepemasaran, bagaimana komoditas unggulan, dan komparasi jenis komoditas unggulan terhadap pengembangan wilayah. Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis pengaruh jarak tempuh, komoditas unggulan dan komparasi unggulan jenis palawija terhadap pengembangan wilayah. Jenis penelitian merupakan deskriptif analisis kualitatif melalui jawaban responden yang diambil diwilayah penelitian yaitu di Kecamatan, Binamu, Batang dan Arungkeke di Kabupaten Jeneponto selanjutnya tabulasi data diproses dengan menggunakan software Regresi linear Berganda dan metodep rosentase. Hasil pembahasan yaitu bahwa ketiga variabel jarak tempuh, jenis komoditas unggulan dan komparasi unggulan memiliki pengaruh terhadap pengembangan dan model regresi yang diperoleh yaitu Y = 0,186 + 0,420.X2 + 0,531.X3 (R2= 0,924).  Berdasarkan persamaan model pada pengembangan wilayah masyarakat memberikan respon sebesar 58 dari 100 atau 58% responden menyatakan berpengaruh, 69 atau 69% mengetahui komoditas unggulan untuk pengembangan wilayah di Kabupaten dan 54 dari 100 atau 54% mengetahui jagung sebagai unggulan komparatif di Kabupaten Jeneponto
Regional development as a consequence of various superior factors in one region, Jeneponto Regency as the study area of having superior commodities from various existing commodities, namely commodity of vegetable crops, one of the main types of crops is corn. The formulation of the problem is how the influence of distance and travel time on the distribution of the origin of the market, how the commodities are superior, and the comparison of the types of superior commodities to the development of the region. The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of mileage, superior commodities and superior comparability of secondary crops on regional development. This type of research is descriptive qualitative analysis through the answers of respondents taken in the research area, namely in Districts, Binamu, Batang and Arungkeke in Jeneponto Regency, then tabulation of data is processed using Multiple Linear Regression software and percentage method. The results of the discussion are that the three variables of distance, the types of superior commodities and superior comparability have an influence on the development and regression models obtained, namely Y = 0.186 + 0.420.X2 + 0.531.X3 (R2 = 0.924). Based on the model equation on community development, the response was 58 out of 100 or 58% of respondents said that influential, 69 or 69% knew of superior commodities for regional development in the Regency and 54 out of 100 or 54% knew that corn was a comparative superiority in Jeneponto Regency
Prospects for the Production of Aromatized Wines Enriched with Biologically Active Compounds
Authors:   Georgian Technical University, Demetrashvili Marine , Khomasuridze Mariam ,   Georgian Technical University, Tkemaladze Guram ,   Georgian Technical University
Published: June 2021

Within the experiment, for preparation of the aromatized wines, enriched with biologically active compounds, were used the endemic medicinal plants and fruits. In the control and trial samples, by application of high performance liquid chromatography, were determined the content of total phenols, resveratrol, quercetin, myricetin and micronutrients. Compared to the corresponding control samples – sweet fortified wine, Saperavi and Hawthorn Red Aromatized Wine contents 21%, and Rkatsiteli, Kiwi and Elecampane White Aromatized Wine, 18.25% more total phenols. Based on conducted analyses, the trial samples contain twice more antioxidants, than they are typically identified in wines: Saperavi, Blackberry, Plum and Leonurus Red Aromatized Wine is characterized with the rich content of resveratrol, while, Rkatsiteli, buckthorn and balm with - quercetin and myricetin. These compounds are widely used in pharmaceutical industry. The enrichment of wines with these antioxidant is achieved by the usage of plants and herbs. Besides, the selected materials influenced on micronutrients, their content is also significantly increased. The obtained results confirm, that the selected materials and worked out recipes are effective for the production of beverages that have a positive effect on the human health.
Military Science Priorities in Georgia (Military Engineering Organization)
Authors:   Georgian Technical University, Naveriani Zezva , Buishvili Irakli ,   Georgian Technical University
Published: June 2021

The priorities of military science, particularly military engineering organization and its structure against the background of today’s threats and challenges, the role of military sciences on the different stages of the development of defense capabilities of the country are crucial. The main attention is focused on the development of engineering structures and subdivisions that should ensure the growth of the country’s defense capabilities and engineering potential based on the principles of total defense. The military engineering organization will be put into operation in the total defense scheme and will ensure the creation of a unified engineering system of the country. An idea of engineering headquarter means that it will be the part of the General Staff of the Defense Forces and ensures the improvement of management and control of engineering operations, as well as management and preparation of infrastructural projects to increase engineering capabilities. There is given comparison and balance concerning engineering functions and levels of operations in every stage of warfare. The structures of engineering subdivisions that should be put into operation to improve engineering capabilities to perform engineering operations on strategic, operational and tactical levels are also discussed.
Problem of Statics of the Linear Thermoelasticity of the Microstretch Materials with Microtemperatures for a Half-space
Authors:   Georgian Technical University, Kharashvili Maia , Skhvitaridze Ketevan
Published: June 2021

We consider the statics case of the theory of linear thermoelasticity with microtemperatures and microstrech materials. The representation formula of differential equations obtained in the paper is expressed by the means of four harmonic and four metaharmonic functions. These formulas are very convenient and useful in many particular problems for domains with concrete geometry. Here we demonstrate an application of these formulas to the III type boundary value problem for a half-space. Uniqueness theorems are proved. Solutions are obtained in quadratures. 2010 Mathematics Subject Classification. 74A15, 74B10, 74F20.
Investigation of Azambur Mirabilite Deposit and Lake Water to Obtain Anhydrous Sodium Sulfate
Authors:   Georgian Technical University, Nasuashvili Tamar , Mchedlishvili Marlen ,   Georgian Technical University
Published: June 2021

Under the influence of environmental conditions, the article examines the change in the physical and chemical properties of the natural brine system containing sodium sulfate, which is located in Georgia, on the territory of the municipality of Sagarejo. To this purpose in November-June 2019-2020 the full chemical compositions of natural brine were studied at one-month intervals. The following ions were studied in brine: SO4 2-, Cl- , HCO3 - , CO3 2-, Na+ , K+ , Ca2+ and Mg2+.. In water samples, conductivity was also measured. The concentrations of the studied ions in the natural brine vary with the season, in particular, all the studied ions begin to decrease in the fall, sharply decrease in the winter, increase in the spring and significantly increase in the summer.
DEEP PELVIC ENDOMETRIOSIS WITH URINARY BLADDER AND OVARIAN INVOLVEMENT: ORIGINAL CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE.
Authors: P.N Bhavani , joshi Anil , V.patil Shivanand
Published: June 2021

Bladder Endometriosis is considered as a rare cause of Inltrating pelvic endometriosis presenting as a localized mass
lesion along the urinary bladder wall with detrusor muscle involvement and ovarian endometrioma. We report a rare case
of a deep pelvic endometriosis invading urinary bladder and ovary, presenting with primary infertility and urinary complaints. Imaging plays a
crucial role and helps clinician in early diagnosis and evaluation of extent of endometriosis contributing to the preoperative planning and timely
management.
A CLINICO-PATHOLOGICAL & AUDIOLOGICAL STUDY OF SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OTITIS MEDIA :-IS THERE A SIGNIFICANT CORRELATION ?
Authors: Ankita Atin Mukherjee , Kesarwani Vasudha , Kesarwaani Shivaam
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Chronic otitis media (COM) is one of the most common disorder in eld of ENT. Hearing loss as a sequel
of chronic otitis media (COM) is often conductive, but there has been a controversy in different studies with association
of sensorineural hearing loss and COM . The aim of the study was to determine the association between COM and sensorineural hearing loss
(SNHL) and to assess the inuence of patient's age, duration of disease, type of COM and presence of cholesteatoma on the presence of SNHL.
Material & Methods: This was a cross sectional descriptive study of 100 subjects between the age group of 5 and 50 years. Patients having
unilateral chronic otitis media of both mucosal and squamosal types, who met the inclusion criteria of unilateral otorrhea, normal contralateral
ear on otoscopy, with no history of head trauma or ear surgery or familial hearing loss were selected. All patients were evaluated clinically and
audiologically. The age, type, duration of disease and presence of cholestetoma is correlated with degree of sensorineural hearing loss.
Interaural differences in bone conduction thresholds at 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz and 4 kHz were also noted. Data analysis was performed using
SPSS 13 with independent-samples t-test, Pearson correlation test, and twotailed analysis. A p ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically signicant.
Results: Signicant higher BC thresholds were found in the affected ear than in the normal ear for each frequency (p < 0.001), which increased
with increasing frequency (4.9 dB at the 500 Hz and 9.85 dB at the 4000 Hz). A strongly signicant correlation was observed between patients'
age and the degree of SNHL (r = 0.401, p < 0.001) but no signicant correlation was in duration of the disease (r = 0.108, p > 0.05). There was no
relationship between presence of cholesteatoma with SNHL across all frequencies (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: A signicant association between SNHL and COM was found in this study. The difference in BC thresholds increased with
increasing frequency. Patients' age was signicantly correlated with the degree of SNHL, but no signicant association was observed between
SNHL with duration of disease. Presence of cholesteatoma and development of SNHL were found to be correlated in this study.
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH IN NIGERIA: WHICH WAY FORWARD?
Authors: Ajakaiye D. Olu , Nyemutu Roberts F. O.
Published: June 2021

The global crisis of social science manifests in Nigeria in remarkable ways. Beyond the fundamental issues of worldview and methodology, which are neither unique to the social sciences nor to Nigeria, are the apparent lethargic response of Nigeria policy makers to social science research and the complication and contamination of both this response and the research agenda itself by the preferences of external agencies using funding of policy implementation and research as a bait. However, to leave the matter at this is to “pass the buck”. This study uses the method of content survey of prominent social science journals in Nigeria to assess the structure of contemporary social science research in the country. The survey reveals that contemporary research emphasizes basic research over and above policy-relevant research, and hence, questions their relevance to the needs of policy makers. Some suggestions are made as to the way out of this situation. The authors gratefully acknowledge the useful comments of the anonymous reviewers of this article..
A SOCIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DILEMMA OF THE AGED IN LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Authors: Okharedia Akhabue A.
Published: June 2021

This paper attempts to highlight the current socio-economic dilimma of the aged in less developed countries with special reference to Africa. The identified problems include role conflict and the effects of Western industrialization process on the various traditional institutions. For example, the introduction of popular franchise by the Western society has adversely affected the traditional political system based on gerontocracy. In the same vein, the constitutional procedure has also reduced the wisdom and power of the aged in Africa. Possible solutions are offered on how to eliminate the above problems so as to improve the socio-economic status of the aged in Africa.
FERTILITY PREFERENCES AND CONTRACEPTIVE PRACTICE IN NIGERIA
Authors: Isiugo-Abanihe Uche C,
Published: June 2021

Fertility preferences reported by currently married women are analyzed with respect to their characteristics and contraceptive use. Only 36 percent of the women gave numerical responses to the question on desired family size, while 63 percent gave ‘up to God’ responses. Nigerian women still have a preference for a large family size (6 children), which may be considered moderate relative to family size of 7 to 10 children reported in earlier studies. Only 18 percent of currently married women desired to cease childbearing, a low figure indeed, but much higher that the 5 percent recorded a decade ago by a comparable national survey. The study reveals a^ high level of consistency between desire for children and whether or not desired family size exceeds the number of living children, and shows that fertility preference reasonably predicts contraceptive use. Desire to cease childbearing is as closely related to contraceptive use as most of other variables considered. There is therefore the need to improve contraceptive accessibility and knowledge of fertility control possibilities for the general public, which are among the objectives of Nigeria’s population policy.
THE DETERMINANTS OF THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE: THE CASE OF THE NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION, 1960-1991
Authors: Anyanwu John C.
Published: June 2021

This article estimates and analyzes the determinants of the financial performance of a public transport enterprises – the Nigerian Rail-way Corporation – whose performance has been a cause for concern for successive governments in Nigeria. The analysis spans the period from political independence (1960) to 1991. Our analysis indicates that higher traffic volume and pricing factors leading to greater economies of scale are associated-with improved financial performance. However, inflation and exchange rate adversely affect the railway’s financial performance. While national income negatively influences the enterprise ‘s revenues, it positively affects its revenue per naira of cost. In addition, the life-cycle hypothesis is strongly rejected. Another troubling finding is that deregulation negatively affects the railway’s financial performance. The results, therefore, indicate that Nigeria’s deregulation policy is not only incomplete but also ineffective. Consequently, we recommend “corporatization” of the railway and reshaping towards lines-of-business.
THE NIGERIAN STEEL SECTOR IN THE GLOBAL STEEL INDUSTRY
Authors: Omoweh Daniel A.
Published: June 2021

This paper examines the nature and process of the re incorporation of the Nigerian steel sector into the world capitalist steel industry, and analyses its Consequences for the country’s deepening industrial backwardness. It argues that the Nigerian State has, on account of its capitalism, collaborated with the steel transnational corporations to undermine the country’s steel sector It submits that unless the State rethinks both its approach to steel development and current strategy of industrialization, Nigeria’s capacity to achieve autonomy m technology development will remain a failure. The article is partially based on information observed/collected during the author’s field trips to the DSC, the Steel Rolling Mills and some, capital goods producing companies.
A triple-modality ultrasound computed tomography based on full-waveform data for industrial processes
Authors: Koulountzios Panos , Rymarczyk Tomasz , Soleimani Manuchehr
Published: June 2021

Multi-modality tomography
Mobile-Based Transportation Companies, Mandatory Arbitration, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Authors: Meshel Tamar
Published: June 2021

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and similar mobile-based transportation network companies (TNCs) have been involved in numerous legal battles in multiple jurisdictions. One contested issue concerns whether TNC drivers are employees or independent contractors. Uber recently lost this battle to some extent in the UK, but won it in California. Another issue concerns the TNCs’ use of mandatory (pre-dispute) arbitration clauses in their standard form service agreements with both drivers and passengers. These arbitration clauses purport to obligate such future plaintiffs to resolve any dispute with the defendant TNC outside of court and, typically, on an individual rather than a class basis. TNCs have had mixed success enforcing arbitration clauses contained in service agreements with their drivers under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). As for passengers, TNCs have been increasingly litigating disability-based discrimination claims brought against them and/or their drivers pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These claims have largely arisen in two situations.
Estimación del valor económico del servicio recreativo que presta un parque urbano mediante el método de valoración contingente
Authors: Flores Xolocotzi Ramiro
Published: June 2021

Se aplicó un modelo Logit dicotómico simple de valoración contingente para estimar el valor del servicio recreativo del Parque México en Ciudad de México. Se obtuvo un valor promedio anual por persona de $3 627.9 pesos para un modelo sólo con variable de pago, tanto este modelo como sus parámetros fueron significativos con un P-Valor de 0.01. Mientras que, para un modelo que incluye además variables del perfil sociodemográfico del visitante, sólo el pago propuesto y las variables ingreso mensual familiar y lugar de residencia fueron significativos con al menos un P-valor de 0.05. En este modelo, el valor promedio anual por persona se incrementa hasta $3 691.6. Se concluye al igual que otras investigaciones que la aceptación del pago disminuye a medida que se incrementa el pago propuesto. Los signos positivos obtenidos en las variables de pago propuesto y el ingreso mensual familiar son signos esperados teóricamente y coinciden con los resultados de otras valoraciones de parques. También se concluye, que hacen falta nuevas investigaciones sobre los tipos de pregunta, escenarios y mecanismos de pago que se plantean en el método de valoración contingente y su efecto en los valores monetarios promedio estimados.
Una visión crítica del turismo comunitario desde la Ecología Política. Turismo comunitario como alternativa de Desarrollo Sustentable. Caso Comunidad de Yunguilla, Ecuador
Authors: Hidalgo Palma Karla Alejandra
Published: June 2021

El presente ensayo analiza un estudio de caso de turismo comunitario en Ecuador y los alcances que tiene este emprendimiento como una alternativa sustentable para la comunidad. A partir del caso, se discute, desde la ecología política, la desigualdad socioeconómica y ecológica, que se suscita dentro de las comunidades indígenas y campesinas andinas a causa del sistema económico capitalista, y, cómo las luchas y reivindicaciones de estos grupos han permitido desplegar alternativas económicas locales. En el centro del debate está el concepto de Desarrollo Sustentable, para ello, se revisa la propuesta emitida en el Informe Brundtland. A la vez, se discute si la actividad turística es otra de las formas contemporáneas para seguir capitalizando la naturaleza.
IN-DEPTH ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON INDIAN ECONOMY
Authors: Dr. Mahesh Kumar Kurmi  , Dr. Baneswar Kapasi
Published: June 2021

Mending the deteriorating state of the world economy caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 is the biggest challenge in the new millennium. The shocking effects of the pandemic have not only affected the socio-cultural lives of the people but have also stunned the economies across the world. The world economy is passing through great uncertainty in this pandemic situation. Economists predict that the economic impact of the pandemic could be worse than the world economic crisis of 1930. Indian economy is also not beyond the sphere of COVID -19. This pandemic has impacted all sectors of the Indian economy, whether it is primary or secondary or tertiary or even Quaternary. No part of the vital segments of the Indian economy such as trade, production, demand, tourism and business travel, investment, and investor sentiment has been spared from its harsh effects. Undoubtedly, COVID-19 has severely affected the Indian economy, but how profound was the impact of COVID-19 on the Indian economy? That is the question of this research paper. Thus, considering various indicators of economy such as GDP, unemployment rate, net exports, and GST collections, an attempt has been made here to compare the state of the Economy in FY 2020-21 with that of FY 2019-20 so that at least the immediate impact of COVID-19 on the Indian economy can be assessed.
KEYWORDS: COVID-19, Indian Economy, GDP, Unemployment Rate, Net Export, GST
Existing Within and Beyond Time: «Capri—the Island of Fugitives» by Krystian Lupa
Authors: Budzowska Małgorzata
Published: June 2021

The proposed article ponders upon Krystian Lupa’s Capri—the Island of Fugitives (2019), an original production staged at the Powszechny Theatre in Warsaw that brings together two of Curzio Malaparte’s prose books: Kaputt (1944) and The Skin (1949). By focusing on the parts of the production that adapt Kaputt, the article scrutinizes scenes produced by the live performance and the virtual projections in order to describe and explain how theatrical expression is enriched by such a juxtaposition. This analysis uses the theoretical frameworks of unnatural narratology (Jan Alber et al.), postdramatic durational aesthetics (Hans-Thies Lehmann), and the idea of the virtual double (Matthew Causey). The primary argument relies on the specific temporality emerging from the Lupa’s performance that enables spectators to feel existence within and beyond time. Furthermore, the study investigates the overarching idea of the performance, recognized by the strategy of foregrounding the thematic that oscillates within the problematics of human cruelty.
Термомодернізація багатоквартирних будинків
Authors: Пахолюк О.А. , Самчук В.П. , Чапюк О.С. , Зорук С.О.
Published: June 2021

Проаналізовано стан житлового фонду в Україні та програми підвищення їх енергоефективності. Розглянуто заходи з підвищення енергоефективності у пакетах Фонду енергоефективності.
ANALISA PENGARUH PEMBAYARAN DIVIDEN DAN ATRIBUT PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP KUALITAS LABA PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Karina Ria , Agustina Ellen
Published: June 2021

Studi empiris ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pembayaran dividen dan atribut perusahaan (ukuran perusahaan, leverage, kinerja perusahaan, dan kualitas audit) terhadap kualitas laba (EQ) perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Total sampel sebanyak 1.853 dari tahun 2015 hingga 2019. Pengujian menggunakan akrual diskresioner sebagai perhitungan kualitas laba. Pengukuran akrual diskresioner menggunakan modifikasi model Jones (Dechow et al.,1995). Metode yang digunakan untuk menguji data adalah regresi linier berganda. Hasil utama penelitian ini adalah pembayaran dividen tidak berpengaruh signifikan. Dua dari empat atribut perusahaan juga tidak berpengaruh signifikan (ukuran perusahaan, dan kualitas audit), sedangkan leverage, dan kinerja perusahaan berpengaruh signifikan.
Simulation of scenarios for the operation of devices for unauthorized removal of confidential information based on simulation tools
Authors: Bobyleva Sofia , Minzov Anatoly
Published: June 2021

The article provides an overview of possible situations of unauthorized removal of confidential information through a technical channel. Ways to protect against information leakage by simulating situation data using signal simulators are considered. A review of existing signal simulators, their technical characteristics and functionality is presented. Possible situations of information leakage and ways of their detection using the software and hardware complex "Kassandra K6" are considered.
Efficacy of Vision Therapy Software (CureSee) in Amblyopia
Authors: Dixit Suneel Kr
Published: June 2021

A developmental disorder of spatial vision, Amblyopia is defined clinically as a decrease in visual acuity (VA) in one, or more often in both eyes, in the absence of a clear disorder or ocular disease Amblyopia is the most common cause of monocular vision loss in children [1]. Affected individuals exhibit stereo acuity impairment and abnormal binocular summation [2]. Binocular therapies designed to improve amblyopia by binocular stimulation are highly differentiated into perceptual learning and differential training.

Objective

• To determine the efficacy of Vision Therapy software (CureSee) in Amblyopia.

• To compare Stereopsis findings before and after VT

• To compare Visual Acuity before and after VT

• To compare Vergence amplitude before and after VT.

Methodology: 68 Amblyopic Subjects who are visiting Ahooja Eye & Dental Institute, Gurugram for eye examination and Amblyopia management were taken. Patients diagnosed with Amblyopia were included as well as Patients with Ocular surgery done within 2 months and Patients with any Ocular pathology were excluded. Verbal Consent was taken and selected patients were enrolled into CureSee Vision Therapy Software management for Amblyopia. Data is collected prior and post the use of CureSee Vision Therapy Software by patients and the collected data were decoded and tabulated using the Ms. Excel 2010 computer program and IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) statistics version 23.0 was used for the analysis of data.

Result and Conclusion: Visual Acuity improved significantly by 0.14 LogMar to the Median Values of Right Eye and by 0.60 LogMar to the Median Values of Left Eye. Stereopsis improved from 800 ± 520 sec of arc to 60 ± 60 sec of arc with P≤0.001. PFV and NFV also improved significantly after the use of Vision Therapy Software. Results conclude that Vision Therapy software is effective in improving Stereopsis, Visual Acuity and Vergence values in Amblyopic patients.
Understanding Student Perceptions of the Value of Ethics Training
Authors: Ryan M Yonk
Published: June 2021

In this paper, we attempt to replicate and expand a set of studies conducted by Tormo-Carbó, Seguí-Mas, and Oltra and published in Journal of Business Ethics and Procedia (with Klimkiewicz) in 2016 by conducting an
experiment focused on directly addressing similar but refined research questions and contradictory results from their set of studies using improved methodology and question construction. Tormo Carbó and co-authors engaged business school students in a survey of their orientation towards ethics learning and discussion and generally found that those who had taken a business ethics class were more likely to express interest in and an appreciation for ethics training, this result was not robust in across locations more time when further studies were conducted using similar methodology in new settings and with different students. Using a student sample of 653 respondents enrolled in two introductory business and economics courses, we explore the influence that short ethics learning exercises have on students' interest in and appreciation for ethics training. We find that students' interest in ethics training does not increase after exposure to short training opportunities. We further find these students do not indicate an increased willingness to engage in that training or express an increase in the belief that ethics training should be required in degree programs.
Factors Influencing Students Reading Comprehension Difficulties Amidst The Use Of Modular Distance Learning Approach In Mindanao State University Sulu – Senior High School
Authors: Abbas Khar-Diya A.
Published: June 2021

This research was conducted to determine the factors influencing students reading comprehension difficulties amidst the use of modular distance learning approach in Mindanao State University – Sulu Senior High School. It also aimed to understand reading comprehension and modular distance learning approach. It determines the reading comprehension difficulty level during modular distance learning approach as perceived by the students when they are classified in terms of strand.

This study used mix – method. Data were gathered through the use of Focus Group Discussion and self-made survey questionnaire. Weighted mean and t-test were used. Purposive sampling design was utilized for the selection of the ten MSU – Sulu SHS Teachers and convenient sampling design was used for the selection of 25% population of MSU – Sulu SHS Students during the school year 2020 -  2021.

The findings of this study revealed that reading comprehension is the ability of the students to analyze, decode, integrate prior knowledge, interpret and clearly understand the words, sentence, or compositions particularly the content and its contexts. The different strategies used in teaching reading comprehension as well as different strategies that can be used during the modular learning approach were presented. The emphasis on modular distance learning was found that it can be used as an alternative learning approach that uses self-learning modules. It was also revealed that both internal and external factors have influence students reading comprehension difficulties amidst the use of modular distance learning approach. Students’ perception on reading comprehension difficulty level during modular distance learning approach is difficult. There is no significant difference on students’ reading comprehension difficulty level amidst the use of modular distance learning approach as perceived by the students that resulted to the acceptance of the null hypothesis.

The study recommended that the school administrators should initiate trainings, seminars and workshops about different strategies that is timely to help their faculty members improve the reading comprehension of the students. The school administrators should also supervise their teachers to use strategies that are appropriate and applicable on the type of learning style they are using. The teachers should use strategies and learning resources that suits the kind of learners and the type of learning style they have. The teachers should also exert extra effort in facilitating the students’ learning even in the absence of face-to-face interaction. The parents should guide and monitor their children’s learning at home.
Oil and gas field development and exploitation
Authors:   Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry, Dadash-zade M.A. , Salavatov T.Sh. ,   Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry
Published: June 2021

The issues occur during the operation of pumping well due to the hydrodynamic imperfections. Herewith, formation permeability in bottomhole zone is broken. This value depends not only on the actual formation permeability, but on the state of well bottomhole correspondingly as well. A calculation methodology of operation of pumping well installation considering skin-zone in well bottomhole enabling to forecast the surveys on the improvement of pump efficiency is offered.
Specification of friction force acting on the horsehead in sucker-rod pumping wells
Authors:   Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry, Khanaliev V.B.
Published: June 2021

The paper gives brief literature review on the specification of maximum load acting on the horsehead. Additionally, it presents a new method of specification of the friction force acting via ""Quantor-4micro"" hardware-software complex, with the dynamometer of which the dynagraph is taken. The maximum load, which is equal to the sum of all forces acting on the horsehead is graphically specified through the upper horizontal straight dynagraph. The friction force called unknown value is involved among them as well. The equation is developed and friction force value specified.
Digitalization in Education and Distance Barriers in the Russian Arctic: Problems and Prospects
Authors:   Luzin Institute for Economic Studies — Subdivision of the Federal Research Centre ", DYADIK Natalya V. ,   Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences",   (IES KSC RAS), Apatity, Russia, CHAPARGINA Anastasiya N.
Published: June 2021

In the era of digital technologies, the issues of providing highly qualified personnel, the effective use of the intellectual potential of the territory and the creation of conditions for its reproduction are of particular importance. These problems are more acute in remote areas of the Russian Arctic. This is due, firstly, to the ultradispersity of the settlement system in the Arctic of the Russian Federation, and, secondly, to the imbalance between the demand and supply of labor resources in territorial and professional terms. Digitalization has become an integral component of education all over the world; therefore, the purpose of this article is to assess the availability of education in the regions of the Russian Arctic and to search for new targets for quality education in the context of digital transformation. The existing educational environment in the Arctic regions is analyzed in the article. The impact of urbanization degree on affordable education in remote Arctic regions is assessed. The financial capabilities of the population are investigated. Based on the analysis, a number of problems associated with the active dissemination of new technologies are identified. Recommendations for improving the educational process are given, taking into account the digitalization of society. The main stages of modernization of the educational process in remote regions of the Arctic are identified.
On the Methodology of Subglacial Oceans
Authors:   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. V. Lomonosov, Arkhangelsk, Russia, KUDRYASHOVA Elena V. , OPENKOV Mikhail Yu. , ZHGILEVA Larisa A.
Published: June 2021

Throughout all periods of development, the history of mankind has been closely intertwined with the sea. Craving for perception of the unknown has always been favored for humans. The interrelations between people and water element were actively considered by the representatives of natural, exact and engineering sciences. Humanitarian thought can also make a contribution to the study of the oceans. The authors propose substantiation for the formation of the methodology of subglacial oceans. The methodology refers to the theory of thought and action. Modern methodology is capable of constructing the ways of thinking that solve new issues and problems. Openness to criticism of methodological thinking is its strong and promising aspect. The study of the exploration techniques of the “second space”, starting with the first steps and up to the modern attempt to create an underwater prototype of the International Space Station, leads the authors to the conclusion about the possible equivalence of space and Arctic technologies. Exploration of the ice cosmic worlds of Pluto, Jupiter and Saturn may precede the study of the Arctic region. The Arctic has the potential to become a testing site for future space missions. The sterility of space technologies can, on the other hand, provide the development of the green economy in the Arctic.
Cooperation between Russia and China in Arctic Shipping: Current State and Prospects
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, KOBZEVA Mariya A.
Published: June 2021

The article analyzes the cooperation between China and Russia in the field of Arctic shipping. The author compares the tasks of the Northern Sea Route development and the Ice Silk Road construction. This allows identifying the factors that promote and hinder cooperation. The author examines the specifics of the Sino-Russian format of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction that helps to mitigate contradictions between the national interests of the two states. The author examines the current cooperation between Russia and China in the field of Arctic shipping, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in key areas of interaction (SWOT analysis). The author concludes that differences between interests and status of the two states in the Arctic provides Russia a strategic advantage in its relations with the PRC. This balance may be maintained within the framework of a multilateral cooperation. At the same time, cooperation with China in the field of marine security is promising in case of keeping existing power balance. In conclusion, the author suggests areas for cooperation to increase the effectiveness of bilateral interaction in the field of Arctic shipping.
Effectiveness of Relaxation Therapy on Stress among Caregivers of Mentally Challenged Children in Selected Mentally Challenged Schools
Authors: Feby.G  , Rani.S.S Sharmila Jansi
Published: June 2021

Stress is an unpleasant emotion in the competitive environment. The quality of work depends on theconducive environment, workload, adequate communication, remuneration and psychological wellbeing.This study had assessed the Effectiveness of Relaxation therapy on stress among 75 caregivers of mentallychallenged children. Quantitative research approach with pre experimental one group pre test post testdesign was adopted. Data collected through structured interview schedule using stress Assessment Scale.The findings revealed that there was a significant reduction of stress (t=26.17, p<0.001) and showed thatrelaxation therapy is effective in reducing stress.