bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phenomenon of social adaptation of forced Ukrainian migrants in Eastern European countries: some models, regulatory mechanisms
Authors:   Харківський гуманітарний університет «Народна українська академія», Bannikova Kateryna Kateryna
Published: July 2023

The war in Ukraine has led to the largest migration crisis in Europe since World War II. Over 14.5 million citizens have left Ukraine after February 24, 2022, with 11.7 million of them heading to European Union countries. The scale of forced migration by Ukrainians has compelled EU countries to take unprecedented measures to provide protection to our citizens against russian military aggression. This article analyzes and identifies key models and mechanisms of social adaptation for forced migrants from Ukraine in Eastern European countries, using examples from aspects in Poland and the Czech Republic. It is noted that the phenomenon of social adaptation of forced migrants from Ukraine in Eastern European countries, primarily in Poland and the Czech Republic, is based on a complex of objective and subjective factors. The determining factors include ethnic roots, historical and cultural heritage, previous rich interconnections, and practices of socio-economic interaction. The implemented temporary protection regulations for forced migrants in EU countries, as well as the models and mechanisms of social adaptation for Ukrainians who have obtained such status, testify to their systematic nature and effectiveness. However, the 30% indicator of those unwilling to return to Ukraine exacerbates the problem of catastrophic consequences of mass migration for Ukraine's most valuable capital – its human and intellectual resources. The article suggests directions for further research on the issues of studying European models and mechanisms of social adaptation for Ukrainian migrants, particularly in countries with potentially similar cultural-ethical identities in Eastern Europe, in terms of creating optimal conditions and principles for their reverse migration and reintegration, as well as the applicability of the phenomenon of social adaptation for forced migrants in realizing Ukraine's European aspirations and its accession to the EU. Key words: temporary protection; forced migration; refugees; social adaptation
ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЯ СУЧАСНОГО МЕНЕДЖМЕНТУ В УМОВАХ ВІЙНИ
Authors: Копчак Юрій , Матвеєв Микола , Пугачов Володимир
Published: July 2023

В умовах війни менеджмент піддається трансформації, оскільки воєнні конфлікти створюють унікальні виклики та обмеження для управлінських процесів. Метою дослідження є вивчення процесу трансформації менеджменту в умовах війни та визначення набору навичок, методів та стратегій, які є вирішальними для успішного управління в цих умовах. Дослідження базується на аналізі літератури та досвіду, що стосується управління в умовах війни. Використовуються методи аналізу, порівняння та синтезу для зрозуміння та визначення основних аспектів трансформації менеджменту. Дослідження підтверджує, що управління у воєнний час вимагає унікального набору навичок та підходів, відмінних від звичайного антикризового менеджменту. Висвітлені завдання, які включають управління перебоями, реструктуризацію ієрархічних моделей, управління перервами у виробництві та потребу у реформуванні організаційних структур. Виявлено значення чітких математичних моделей та розробки стратегій пом'якшення наслідків для підтримки операційної стабільності. Ключовими факторами успіху є швидке прийняття рішень, адаптація до змінюваних обставин та збереження ефективних комунікаційних зв'язків з командою. Хоча не існує універсального рішення, дотримання основних принципів дозволяє керівникам успішно орієнтуватися в умовах війни та спрямовувати свої організації на досягнення стійкості та успіху. Дослідження здійснює практичний внесок у розуміння трансформації менеджменту в умовах війни. Результати дослідження можуть бути використані керівниками організацій для орієнтації в умовах війни, розробки стратегій та практичних підходів для досягнення стійкості та успіху.
ПОЗИЦІОНУВАННЯ КРАЇН ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЇ ЄВРОПИ В ГЛОБАЛЬНИХ ЛАНЦЮГАХ ДОДАНОЇ ВАРТОСТІ В КОНТЕКСТІ ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОЇ ІНТЕГРАЦІЇ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Патлатой Олександр
Published: July 2023

У статті проведено позиціонування країн Центральної Європи та Балтії у глобальних ланцюгах доданої вартості та їх порівняння з Україною, що має допомогти у формулюванні майбутньої стратегії ефективної інтеграції економіки України в європейські ланцюги вартості. Виявлено, що всі розглянуті країни характеризуються негативною позицією у глобальних ланцюгах доданої вартості. Встановлено, що умовно майже всі країни Центральної Європи та Балтії можна розділити на дві групи: 1) економіки з відносною участю у ГЛДВ, вищою за середню, та позицією у ГЛДВ, нижчою за середню; 2) економіки з відносною участю у ГЛДВ, нижчою за середню, та позицією у ГЛДВ, вищою за середню. Доведено, що в розглянутих країнах інтенсивність участі та позиція в ГЛДВ безпосередньо не пов’язані з досягнутим рівнем економічного розвитку, однак необхідно брати до уваги ступінь розвитку національної інноваційної системи як важливий чинник економічного зростання. Запропоновано звернути увагу на економічну модель Польщі як можливий стратегічний орієнтир для успішної інтеграції економіки України у європейські ланцюги вартості.
ЛОГІСТИЧНІ ПРОБЛЕМИ В УКРАЇНІ ЩОДО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЕНЕРГОНОСІЯМИ В ПЕРІОД 2021-2023 РОКІВ
Authors: Харчук О.Г. , Колотвін Р.Ю.
Published: July 2023

В статті розкрита необхідність визначення логістичних проблем в Україні щодо забезпечення енергоносіями в період воєнного стану, охоплюючи період 2021-2023 років. Приведені дані «Консалтингової групи А-95» щодо споживання в Україні бензину, дизельного пального та скрапленого газу в 2021 році. Проаналізовані країни-імпортери скрапленого газу в Україні в 2021 році, виробництво та імпорт бензину й дизельного пального за цей же період. Визначені основні логістичні проблеми із-за російських ракетних атак в Україні щодо забезпечення енергоносіями: це неможливість накопичення великої кількості ресурсів на нафтобазах, так як є великий ризик втрати ресурсу та із збільшенням ресурсу на зберіганні, збільшується кількість заморожених фінансів у постачальника. Визначено, що змінились логістичні шляхи і всередині країни, оскільки тепер доставку пального (із-за блокування країною-агресором морських портів) до всіх областей України доводиться здійснювати тільки із Західних кордонів залізничним та автомобільним транспортом. Розглянутий Закон України "Про внесення змін до Податкового кодексу України та інших законодавчих актів України щодо дії норм на період дії воєнного стану, який розкриває особливості оподаткування акцизним податком підакцизних товарів в період воєнних дій. Визначено, що завезення нафтопродуктів в Україну автомобільним транспортом є найбільш економічно невигідним способом логістики, хоча в сучасних реаліях являється одним із головних видів транспортування. Наведені основні проблеми, які суттєво затримують імпорт нафтопродуктів в Україну, це: великі затримки при проходженні кордону та довготривалий процес розмитнення нафтопродуктів. Визначено, що вирішення першої проблеми можливе через впровадження послуги запису до електронної черги для перетину кордону водіями вантажівок «єЧерга», що дасть можливість знизити навантаження на митні пости, знизити факт людського впливу та дати можливість як постачальникам, так і перевізникам заздалегідь планувати рейси. Вирішення другої проблеми можливе через проведення реорганізації митних структур, збільшення кількості працівників та посилення контролю за діяльністю митних органів з боку контролюючих органів Держави. Визначено, що Україні сьогодні потрібна інтеграція в паливну сферу Європейського Союзу для забезпечення безперебійного постачання палива та відбудова й подальший розвиток нафтопереробної сфери в самій країні.
Benefits of homemade chocolate consumption on human health
Authors: Córdova-Avalos V. , Mena-De los Santos G. , Cruz- Palacios V. , Pérez-Flores J. , Chávez-García E. , Córdova-Avalos A. , Córdova-Aquino J. , Izquierdo-Reyes F.
Published: July 2023

Objective: To describe the benefits of homemade chocolate consumption on human health in La Chontalpa, Tabasco, Mexico.
Design/Methodology/Approach: We interviewed 49 persons in La Chontalpa, along with 30 contacts from social networks; additionally, a participatory workshop was held with 15 persons trained in making homemade chocolate. A traditional specialist doctor who uses cacao as a medicinal base was interviewed and we were observers during cacao ceremonies. The information was analyzed using opinion analysis and the Chi-square test.
Results: Ninety-seven-point nine percent of the interviewees agreed that consuming homemade chocolate is beneficial for health, while 89.8% mentioned that consuming chocolate makes them feel good. Fifty-five percent of the consumers consider that chocolate provides them energy; 51.1% say that it helps them to control hunger and thirst; and 36.7% feel that consuming it takes away sadness and laziness. The benefits of chocolate consumption reported in the ceremonies, workshops, and interviews were that it controls depression, promotes concentration, and causes joy; it also cures diarrhea, anemia, headaches, and stomach ache.
Study Limitations/Implications: The sanitary restrictions derived from the COVID-19 pandemic limited face-to-face interviews in 2021, which were instead carried out using social networks. It is forbidden to record and take photos and videos of cacao ceremonies; therefore, we were unable to document them.
Findings/Conclusions: In La Chontalpa, Tabasco, the population consumes homemade chocolate because they believe that chocolate provides mental and physical health benefits.
Social and Economic Analysis of the Production of Maradol Papaya (Carica papaya L.): Case study in the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico
Authors: Vázquez Alfaro Marisol , Cisneros Saguilán Pedro , Velasco Galeana Bulmaro R. , Hernández Bernardino Adiel A. , Antonio Méndez Irma
Published: July 2023

Objective: To analyze the social, production, and profitability indicators of a conventional agribusiness producing Maradol papaya in the coastal region of Oaxaca.
Methodology: This research was conducted at the agribusiness “Productores de la Costa Posa Verde, S.P.R. de R.L” from June 2020 to August 2021. Semi-structured interviews with the producer and his family were conducted. The economic analysis was done using the activity-based budgeting method.
Results: The studied company is a family agribusiness run by the head of the family, a 47-year-old man with a high school education and approximately 35 years of experience in the cultivation of papaya. During the period of study, the production cost was $365,190.01 ha-1. From the total variable costs, the largest expenditures per cultivated ha went to harvesting (38.2%), irrigation (17.5%), and phytosanitary control (14.3%). The cost-benefit relationship (CBR) obtained by the agribusiness was 1.31. A net profit of $117,633.6 ha-1 was observed, together with a profitability of 24.4%, and an equilibrium point of 31,268.86 kg.
Conclusions: This papaya farming agribusiness is profitable. Moreover, papaya farming is an important source of work, which contributes to improving the quality of life among the region’s inhabitants.
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF HIGH GRADE NANOSILICON OBTAINED FROM COASTAL LANDFORM IN ESE ODO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Oluyamo Sunday Samuel , Famutimi Olalekan Femi , Olatona G. I. , Popoola Adewumi Isaac , Olusola Olajide Ibukun-Olu
Published: July 2023

The research focused on the qualitative analysis of high grade nanosilicon obtained from coastal landform in Ese Odo Local Government Areas of Ondo State, Nigeria. The landform in the study areas were noted to possess different colours with appearances and physical presentation presumably of silicon content. The Silicon from the landform were obtained using magnesium as a reducing agent. The results of the energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) analyses of the samples ball-milled for 24 hours revealed that silicon has the highest percentage of all the elements observed in the spectra. The morphology of nanosilicon from Pekehan revealed the presence of agglomeration of irregular shaped particles with average particles sizes of 50.27 nm while Igbekebo and Oju-ala coastal landforms showed the presence of agglomerated ovoid shape with average particle sizes of 54.25 nm and 53.52 nm respectively. The X-ray Diffraction (XRD) spectral of the nanosilicon shows sharp distinct peaks which indicate crystalline nature of the samples. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that, the percentage of nanosilicon values obtained ranges between 68.85% to 73.03% which are relatively high enough and can find suitable industrial applications in sectors like the lithium-ion battery, biomedical devices, photovoltaic/solar cell and computer industries etc.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL MOUNTED ON SLOPED CORRUGATED METAL SHEET ROOF IN KANO STATE NORTHWEST NIGERIA
Authors: Abdullahi Abdulkadir Aliyu  , Abdullahi Bala , Tambaya Magaji , Ahmed Abdullahi , Tukur Ibrahim Aliyu
Published: July 2023

Installation of solar photovoltaic system on roof has advantages of proper utilization of space, help in avoiding shading effects and reduction of dust accumulation on the panels. However, electrical efficiency and lifespan of solar photovoltaic panel tends to decrease due to the increase in surface temperature above the operation temperature of the panels due to its contact with the roofing sheets. The performance of solar photovoltaic panels was experimentally investigated on   corrugated metal sheet (CMS) roof at four different heights (0, 100, 200, and 300mm). Four polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic panels of 10 watts each were selected from the same manufacturer. The temperatures on the roof and on the photovoltaic panels’ surfaces were measured at different solar hours. Also, the outputs of the solar panels together with the irradiance available were measured at same hours using an electronic data logger and imported to an Excel software.  Irradiance variation, gap between roof and photovoltaic panels, and heating effect on panels were found to be the parameters affecting the photovoltaic system’s performance. The highest temperature attained by the photovoltaic panel is when it was directly mounted on the roof as 76.5°C while the other photovoltaic panels mounted at a gap height of 100mm, 200mm and 300mm attained the highest temperature of 71.8oC, 69,6oC and 68.0oC respectively. The panels’ extra heat was originating from CMS roof vicinity. Output powers from the panels were unequal throughout the experiment whilst exhibited similar behavior. The panels’ temperature dropped...
REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF RED SOKOTO GOAT BREED IN ADAMAWA STATE
Authors: Yahya M. M. , Midau Alex
Published: July 2023

As a multipurpose animal, goats provide meat, milk, hides, skin, and manure. They rank next to cattle in income generation and their meat (chevon) is quite popular and well-relished. The need to develop productive and adaptive goat breeds. This study was carried out to investigate the reproductive performance of Red Sokoto goat in Adamawa state. The design of the experiment was based on supplements offered. The result obtained in the study was; gestation length was short in groups receiving maize bran and cotton seed cake but longer in the control group and significant differences (P<0.05) existed between the different groups. Twinning was recorded only in the groups receiving maize bran and cotton seed cake; no significant differences existed. The birth weight of the F1 kids showed significant (P<0.001) differences between the groups, the highest was recorded in the control group while the least was recorded in the group receiving maize bran due to the incidence of twinning. This indicates that supplementation increases productivity.
PREVALENCE OF HYDATID CYSTS IN LIVER AND LUNGS OF CATTLE SLAUGHTERED IN SELECTED ABATTOIRS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Authors: Luka Sodangi , Kogi E. , Ndams I. S. , Kogi A. C. , Yaro C. A. , Yakubu R. , Kase S. N. , Bello R. , Yusuf B. , Haruna J. S. , Mohammed A. T. , Mohammed S. J. , Ibrahim Z. , Gwalaba J. , Olajide I. O.
Published: July 2023

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and fertility of Hydatid cysts of Echinococcus granulosus in Cattle slaughtered in selected abattoirs in Northern Nigeria and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from February to December, 2022. Gross examination was carried out by visual inspection and palpation of lungs and liver of 1,881 Cattle in order to determine the availability and organ localization of hydatid cysts. A total of 95(5.1%) of the study population harboured one or more cysts in liver and lungs. Highest prevalence was recorded in cattle slaughtered in Gombe State (10.9%) followed by Kaduna (6.2%) the least was in Kogi State (1.9%). The difference of prevalence among the states was statistically significant (p<0.05). There was association of prevalence of hydatid cysts with location in Gombe (OR=2.637, 95% CI=1.570-4.431) which was significant and Kaduna states (OR=1.451, 95% CI=0.957-2.200) but not significant. There was no association of hydatid cyst infection with location in cattle slaughtered in FCT, Kogi and Plateau States (OR<1.0).Overall age-specific prevalence of cysts in cattle was directly proportional with age; the 5 years and above age group had highest prevalence (6.2%) while the least was in 1-2 years age group (1.2%). Prevalence was significantly associated only with cattle in 5 years and above age group (OR=2.141, 95% CI=1.295-2.538). Difference in prevalence of hydatid cysts among the age groups in all locations was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Overall prevalence of hydatid cysts was higher in females (5.7%) than males (4.0%) the difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05); ...
GASTROPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY OF ETHYL ACETATE FRACTION OBTAINED FROM THE STEM BARK EXTRACT OF DESERT DATE (BALANITES AEGYPTIACA)
Authors: Ugwah-Oguejiofor Chinenye , Ugwah O. M.
Published: July 2023

The study aimed to investigate the gastroprotective activity of the ethyl acetate fraction derived from the stem bark extract of the Desert date tree (EFDD) (Balanites aegyptiaca L. Delile; family Zygophyllaceae) using ethanol and indomethacin-induced ulcer models in Wistar rats. The study was conducted using Wistar rats and divided them into five groups (n=5). Group 1 received 10% Tween 20 (1 ml/kg), which served as the control group. Group 2 was administered the standard drug, omeprazole (20 mg/kg). Groups 3-5 were the extract groups and received doses of 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg, respectively, of EFDD. Two ulcer models were used in the study namely ethanol-induced ulcers and indomethacin-induced ulcers. After administration of the respective treatments, evaluation of the mean ulcer indices in each group and calculation of the percentage ulcer inhibition compared to the control group were carried out. The results indicated that the EFDD, at doses of 250 and 500 mg/kg, significantly reduced the mean ulcer indices in both the ethanol and indomethacin-induced ulcer models compared to the control group (p<0.05). This suggests that the EFDD possesses gastroprotective properties. In conclusion, the EFDD exhibits gastroprotective activity. This finding supports the traditional use of Desert date in folkloric medicine for the treatment of ulcers. However, further research is necessary to explore the underlying mechanisms responsible for the observed gastroprotective effects.
MODELLING OF ACCESS TO MOSQUITO TREATED NET IN NIGERIA: USING MULTILEVEL LOGISTIC REGRESSION APPROACH
Authors: Iornem Tersoo Valentine , Abdulkardir Sauta Saidu , Akinrefon Adesupo A. , Ornguga Ianngi Gabriel
Published: July 2023

This research examined the current status of access to Mosquito Treated Net (MTN) for children under five years in Nigeria. Despite the National malaria elimination programme recommendation of long-lasting insecticide treated net as the cornerstone of malaria prevention in Nigeria, there exist disparity in access to this MTN. The data for the study was extracted from the 2018 National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS). Descriptive statistic was adopted to describe and explain the effects of the variances present in the study on the variables of interest using STATA15 software are presented. The results reveal that out of the 8627 household with under five children considered in the analysis 7431 (86.14%) have access to MTN while 1196 (13.86%) have no access to MTN at the time of data collection. The wealth index of parents, educational attainment and regions were found to be the major determinants of under-5 access to MTN in Nigeria. The results also reveals that the null random intercept model best fit the data. The intra- class-correlation coefficient reveals a regional variation in the numbers of under-5 that have access to MTN across geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The result shows a statistically significant result for the random intercepts at 5% level of significance with a variation of 0.044154. The estimate of the intra-class-correlation coefficient indicates a total variability of 0.2051(20.51%). The research concludes that wealth index, educational attainment and region are the major determinants of access to MTN in Nigeria.
RECYCLING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPENT ENGINE OIL USING TWO STAGES: SOLVENT EXTRACTION AND CLAY PERCOLATION TECHNIQUES
Authors: Jock Alexander Asanja , Magomya Asabe Mercy , Essang Saviour Etim
Published: July 2023

Spent lube oils are continuously generated from factories, vehicles and other machineries.  Most spent engine oil contains harmful substances such as heavy metals and indiscriminate disposal of this oil causes environmental pollution. The recycling of spent engine oil has also become important due to its economic benefits. In this study, solvent extraction and clay percolation techniques were used to recycle spent engine oil. The specific gravity, flash point, viscosity, pour point and total acid number. The specific gravity was 0.8252-0.8937, viscosity at 40oC was from 79.37 to 130.12cSt while at 100oC was 8.50 to 15.64 cSt.  The flash and pour points were 121-214 oC and -14 to -9oC respectively. The total acid number were 5.21 and 2.21 mgKOH/g for untreated oil, 0.43 and 0.315 mgKOH/g for treated oil while the total based number were 8.42 and 6.30 mgKOH/g for the treated oil.  The results suggested that this method can be employed to improve the quality spent engine oil for industrial applications as well as reducing environmental pollution due tospent engine oil.
SPATIO-TEMPORAL ASSESSMENT OF LAND USE/LAND COVER CHANGE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON DONGA RIVER BASIN, TARABA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ijafiya Danjuma Jijuwa , Bawa B. D. , Gyalison N. J.
Published: July 2023

Disturbances due to anthropogenic activities, especially Land use/ Land cover change; modifies runoff and sediment transport leading to adjustment in channel dimension. To this effect, the land use/land cover change of Donga River Basin was conducted with the aid of temporal satellite images of 1985, 2000 and 2020 downloaded from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) achieve. An unsupervised classification was carried out in ARCGIS 10.3 where seven classes were generated namely: built up area, cropland, forest, grassland, plantations, water body, woodland and bare surfaces. Descriptive statistics was further used to analyse the data. The analysis revealed that Built-Up Area, Cropland, Grassland, Woodland and Bare surfaces increased by +3.41, +12.37, +2.88, +3.05 and +3.75 respectively; while Forest, Plantation and Water Body decreased by -20.93, -2.47 and -2.1 respectively. The implications of such changes at basin scale are increase sediment generated during agricultural activities which are capable of entrainment by fluvial processes, siltation, flooding, cutoffs, narrowing of geomorphic threshold, loss of anchorage for bank materials making it prone to under cutting, bank collapse, channel widening and loss of life and properties. It was recommended that healthy agricultural practices should be encouraged so as to reduce the amount of sediments generated from farming activities especially on hill slopes. Overgrazing and annual bush burning should be check mated in order to reduce the effect of nutrient leaching and erosion of the top soil. There’s also need for land use plan that is in line with ecological principles of the study area.
Catatan Persebaran Russula cf. cyanoxantha di Hutan Kampus Institut Pertanian Bogor
Authors: Putra Ivan Permana , Haryadi Silva Restiana , Nafsahan Hury Khastina , Emillio Guido Qais , Nuraeni Siti Panesya , Anisyah Fara Ayu , Khairani Hafifatunil
Published: July 2023

Russula cyanoxantha merupakan salah satu kelompok jamur pembentuk ektomikoriza. Spesies ini memiliki distribusi utama pada daerah empat musim. Hingga saat ini, informasi mengenai distribusi dan kajian taksonomi dari jamur ini masih sedikit ditemukan di Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan menambah informasi mengenai karakteristik morfologi, taksonomi, dan distribusi R. cyanoxantha di Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan di hutan kampus IPB University. Tubuh buah segar diobservasi di lapangan dan di laboratorium. Parameter yang diamati adalah karakter makroskopik dan mikroskopik dari sampel yang dikoleksi. Jamur yang ditemukan memiliki tudung berwarna gradasi putih, abu-abu, dan keunguan. Lamela berwarna putih hingga krem dan menempel secara adnate pada tudung, tangkai silindris. Spora berbentuk bulat hingga lonjong dengan ornamen berupa duri kecil pada bagian dindingnya. Hasil dari penelitian ini diharapkan berkontribusi terhadap penambahan data jamur Russula di Indonesia.
Analysis of New Business Opportunities from Online Informal Education Mediamorphosis Through Digital Platforms
Authors: Cicilia Sriliasta Bangun  , Suryari Purnama  , Aropria Saulina Panjaitan
Published: July 2023

The existence of digital and online-based technologies has aided in societal upheaval. This also altered the dynamics of the education industry, allowing it to influence the growth of digitalization, which became a watershed moment in the Industrial Revolution. 4.0. Because today's learning material is relatively accessible to get through Video On Demand on the internet, the presence of formal education is beginning to gain popularity. Although, with the advent of the virtual learning paradigm, more and more institutions are providing informal education. Take advantage of this chance to give informal education for new business prospects. The researchers discovered, using Mediamorfosis Theory, that the convergence of informal education has modified the pattern of learning that is connected to technical skill for audiences who have a high level of education.
Using Gamification To Increase E-Learning Engagement
Authors: Sri Watini  , Widhy Setyowati
Published: July 2023

E-learning is limited from a pedagogical standpoint because it can't emote or captivate students the same way a teacher can. To compensate for the lack of sensation or emotional engagement, an e-learning system must aim to encourage students in other ways. JB Fogg conducted study on the subject of persuasive technology and how to develop tools that affect a user's emotions. He introduces the Fogg's Behavior model, which looks into the circumstances that can lead to a particular behavior. There are numerous uses for this idea in human-computer interaction. Games are a regular aspect of life that delight players while also modeling behavior. We can improve user engagement with an e-learning application and its particular activities by incorporating game mechanics and dynamics into tasks and e-learning processes. Gamification is a term that has many applications in business practices and suggests tried-and-true methods that are comparable to those used in games. Gamification is the process of integrating elements of gaming into non-gaming applications, particularly user-friendly internet and mobile platforms. Furthermore, it seeks to persuade users to engage in the appropriate behaviors in respect to the applications. This description is connected to the terms serious games, serious gaming, playful engagement, and game-based technology. In this section, we'll examine each one in more detail, as well as examine how well they apply to e-learning and the learning process as a whole.
Evidence from SMA Students' Performance on the Impact of Physics Education Technology (PhET) Simulations
Authors: Oscar Jayanagara  , Chandra Lukita
Published: July 2023

The goal of this study is to ascertain whether simulations created using Physics Education Technology (PhET) may enhance SMAstudents' performance on particular physics topics. The performance of SMA high school students on a chosen physics topic, specifically electrodynamics, can be improved using (PhET) simulation. The performance of SMA students on a chosen physics topic, namely electrodynamics, was examined in this study using a quasi-experimental methodology. In this study, 72 SMA students participated in a quasi-experimental design with multiple-choice pre- and post-tests. The division of the class into two parts—one for the control group and the other for the experimental group—was done based on the sections that the students were in. Every day during their spare time, the experimental group was permitted to play the PhET simulation for an hour, whereas the control group received no exposure to any supplemental activities that would have caused the experiment to be successful. ideas in electrodynamics are formalized through production. Despite the students' apparent interest in the simulation, the results revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between the control and experimental groups' mean scores. Perhaps the simulations that they had experienced throughout the lectures piqued students' interests further. The study also revealed that there was not necessarily a significant difference between students' performance before and after exposure to the PhET simulation, but rather a slight improvement.
Education on the Use of Iot Technology for Energy Audit and Management Within the Context of Conservation and Efficiency
Authors: Wahyu Sejati  , Vivi Melinda
Published: July 2023

Education on the use of IoT technology for energy audit and management within the context of conservation and efficiency The demand for electrical energy rises in direct proportion to a region's economy. The basic electricity rate rises in response to the steadily growing demand for electrical energy. Increased use of electrical energy is a result of wasteful conduct and a disregard for equipment standardization.  increases the utilization of electrical energy. The local population still does not appear to be concerned or aware of how crucial it is to keep the electrical supply sustainable.Many studies that are pertinent to energy efficiency and conservation education have been conducted.Thus, the community needs to be informed of this information in order to, among other things, increase understanding, encourage the community to behave economically, conduct audits, and manage electrical energy in accordance with standardized practices. SMK N 1 Brebes, a vocational school for electrical and electronics, is a setting that is pertinent to the use of this technology. The development in students' abilities after engaging in this activity shows that it has delivered education in the form of reading material and energy management practice.
Handwritten Bengali Alphabets, Compound Characters and Numerals Recognition Using CNN-based Approach
Authors: Asraful Md , Hossain Md. Anwar , Hossen Ebrahim
Published: July 2023

Accurately classifying user-independent handwritten Bengali characters and numerals presents a formidable challenge in their recognition. This task becomes more complicated due to the inclusion of numerous complex-shaped compound characters and the fact that different authors employ diverse writing styles. Researchers have recently conducted significant researches using individual approaches to recognize handwritten Bangla digits, alphabets, and slightly compound characters. To address this, we propose a straightforward and lightweight convolutional neural network (CNN) framework to accurately categorize handwritten Bangla simple characters, compound characters, and numerals. The suggested approach exhibits outperformance in terms of performance when compared too many previously developed procedures, with faster execution times and requiring fewer epochs. Furthermore, this model applies to more than three datasets. Our proposed CNN-based model has achieved impressive validation accuracies on three datasets. Specifically, for the BanglaLekha isolated dataset, which includes 84-character classes, the validation accuracy was 92.48%. On the Ekush dataset, which includes 60-character classes, the model achieved a validation accuracy of 97.24%, while on the customized dataset, which includes 50-character classes, the validation accuracy was 97.03%. Our model has demonstrated high accuracy and outperformed several prominent existing frameworks.
Mutation in human nature and immortality: Radioactivity, medicine, and the contemporary and consumerist living of the west societies, the effects of technological evolution against nature.
Authors: Gourgouli Nikolitsa
Published: July 2023

Humans are forced to live and survive in an environment, that they constantly destroy while trying to overcome any obstacles that hold them back, as they seek to surpass themselves and their nature. The human being cannot see beyond its own limits, while the obsession with beauty standards and ideals, the aesthetics of the masses, and immortality, deluges its everyday life, and defines the inside and outside appearance. The human changes its nature while intervening in others' nature, ignoring the consequences upon its body, and creating a new being (or several), a new formula/model, which is increasingly alienated from the human and the human genome. It (the human) seems to swallow up its species and its own world. Used plastics, dead animals, other materials and objects, or even dead plastic dolls, like barbies, are washed up on shores, every day. What happens, though, when one day, robots or other technological “species”, or even human bodies are beached off the coasts?
Misunderstandings around Posthumanism. Lost in Translation? Metahumanism and Jaime del Val’s “Metahuman Futures Manifesto” (2022)
Authors: Sampanikou Evi (Evangelia)
Published: July 2023

Posthumanism is still a largely debated new field of contemporary philosophy that mainly aims at broadening the Humanist perspective. Academics, researchers, scientists, and artists are constantly transforming and evolving theories and arguments, around the existing streams of Posthumanist thought, Critical Posthumanism, Transhumanism, Metahumanism, discussing whether they can finally integrate or follow completely different paths towards completely new directions. This paper, written for the 1st Metahuman Futures Forum (Lesvos 2022) will focus on Metahumanism and Jaime del Val’s “Metahuman Futures Manifesto” (2022) mainly as an open dialogue with Critical Posthumanism.
Eating Disorders and their Relation with Emotional Disturbances among Undergraduate Students in Malaysia during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Faisal Ghasak Ghazi , Radeef Ali Sabri , Ibrahim Omar
Published: July 2023

Objective: COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted several aspects of undergraduate students’ lives including significant effect on mental wellbeing, physical activity and eating habits which might increase the risk for developing eating disorders as these disorders tend to emerge at university age. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of eating disorders and their associated factors among undergraduate students.
Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 624 undergraduate students from three different universities in Malaysia. Eating disorders was assessed using the Malay version of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) while the emotional disturbances was assessed by the Malay version of Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) and perceived social support was assessed by the revised Malay version of The 8-item Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).
Results: The prevalence of eating disorders among students was 14.9%. There were significant differences in terms of gender and other socio-demographic factors. Eating disorders were significantly associated and positively correlated with emotional disturbances level r = 0.37. While inverse correlation between social support and eating disorders was also shown r= -0.13. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that emotional disturbances level (β = 0.212, P = 0.000) and poor social support (β = -0.126, P = 0.002) were a significantly important risk factor.
Conclusion: Eating disorders are prevalent among undergraduate students, female students, emotional disturbances and high BMI are significantly associated factors. Emotional disturbances and poor social support are predictive factor for eating disorders.
Through Bowlby and Mahler towards Masterson: from child study to adult healing
Authors: Orcutt Candace
Published: July 2023

The focus on human personality and its disorders—extending beyond symptom-atology and inner fantasy to concern with the whole self and relationship—has created a paradigm shift in psychoanalysis. Detailed observation and study of growing children and their mothers lent impetus to this change, and gave increased relevance to the object relational concept of the infant’s psychic internalisation of external perception. A leading figure in the treatment of personality disorder, James F. Masterson drew much from Margaret Mahler’s developmental constructs and John Bowlby’s conceptualisations of attachment. In particular, Masterson’s work built upon Mahler’s subphases of separation–individuation in order to define the progression of unmet psychic needs underlying the schizoid, narcissistic, and borderline personality disorders. Relatedly, Masterson’s approach implemented Bowlby’s formulations of secure mother–child attachment in shaping an effective therapeutic alliance. Following Bowlby, Masterson emphasised the patient’s developmental need for a steadfast therapeutic frame and therapeutic respect for the despair suffered by patients coming to grips with the early trauma of insecure attachment. Extensive illustrations of Masterson’s specific interventions with the different personality disorder types are included.
The Influence of Information Systems on Tourist Arrival in the Gambia
Authors: Ebrima Sillah  , Indrianawati Usman
Published: July 2023

This paper examines the new futures that develop because of using information systems in the Gambia's tourist and hospitality industries, focusing on the increase in visitor arrivals. Information systems have increased the number of tourists visiting The Gambia by promoting the country, providing information about its attractions and amenities, and making it easier to plan and book trips. This has enabled potential tourists to make well-informed decisions. The study uses the qualitative method with a review of the literature and primary data.  According to the study, the functionality of information systems applications offers users data about hotels, travel information, and the allure of recreational products. The Gambia Tourism Authority (GTA) was established in 1982 to promote the Gambia as a tourist destination. It worked with tour operators to create holiday packages and relied on advertising and public relations to promote the Gambia. It participated in international travel fairs and exhibitions to showcase its attractions and culture and engaged in press releases and familiarization trips for travel writers. The Gambia's tourism industry has expanded its marketing efforts with information systems to include digital channels, such as internet websites and social media platforms, to promote the Gambia's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and hospitality. Personalization, localization, user-generated content, and integration can be used to attract tourists to the Gambia. Also, the information system aids in maintaining outstanding client contacts, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring longevity because of the new value chain. The global tourism industry has a complicated value chain, with IBTOs, OBTOs, and travel agencies responsible for overseeing how tourists interact with and experience each tourist site. E-commerce can both change an industry's structure and provide new business options, leading to the emergence of smart marketplaces.
Multifactorial analysis of a gateroad stability at goaf interface during longwall coal mining – A case study
Authors: Babets Dmytro , Sdvyzhkova Olena , Hapieiev Serhii , Shashenko Oleksandr , Vasyl Vasyl
Published: July 2023

Purpose. Creating a generalized algorithm to account for factors (coal seam thickness, enclosed rock mechanical properties, the dimension and bearing capacity of artificial support patterns) causing a gateroad state under the effect of longwall face and goaf. Methods. The assessment of the gateroad stability is based on numerical simulation of the rock stress-strain state (SSS). The finite element method is used to find out the changes in the SSS of surrounding rocks at various stages of longwall mining. The elastic-plastic constitutive model and Hoek-Brown failure criterion implemented in codes RS2 and RS3 (Rocscience) are applied to determine rock displacements dependently on the coal seam thickness, enclosed rock strength, width and strength of artificial support (a packwall comprised of hardening mixture “BI-lining”). To specify the mechanical properties of the packwall material a series of experimental tests were conducted. A computational experiment dealing with 81 combinations of affecting factors was carried out to estimate the roof slag and floor heaving in the gateroad behind the longwall face. A group method of data handling (GMDH ) is employed to generalize the relationships between rock displacements and affecting factors. Findings. The roof-to-floor closure in the gateroad has been determined at the intersection with the longwall face and goaf dependently on the coal seam thickness, enclosed rock strength, width of the packwall, and strength of hardening material. It is revealed that the support material gains the strength value of 30 MPa on the 3rd day from its beginning to use which is fully corresponding to the requirements of protective element bearing capacity. The possibility of using untreated mine water to liquefy the mixture is proved, that allows simplifying and optimizing the solute mixing and pumping technology. Originality. This study contributes to improving the understanding of the factors that influence the stability of underground mining operations and highlights the importance of utilizing numerical simulations in optimizing mining designs. The impact of each factor on the resulting variable (decrease in cross-section of gate road by height) based on the combinatorial algorithm of structural identification of the model is estimated as follows: the packwall width is 48%, the thickness of coal seam is 25%, the strength of enclosing rocks is 23%, and the strength of the packwall material is 4%. Practical implications. The findings provide stakeholders with a technique to determine reasonable parameters for support and protective systems, and the predictive model developed can be used to mitigate potential instability issues in longwall mining excavations. The results have implications under similar geological settings and can be valuable for mine design and optimization in other regions.
Application of the deterministic block theory to the slope stability design of an open-pit mine in Morocco
Authors: Zerradi Youssef , Souissi Mohamed , Larabi Abdelkader
Published: July 2023

Purpose. Discontinuities in rock masses are natural fractures that delimit various block shapes and sizes, which can fall, slide or topple from the excavation and collapse under their own weight inducing probably severe damage. Thus, it is essential to carry out a block analysis before beginning any surface or underground excavation project. This paper proposes a methodology based on key block theory analysis to select the suitable slope of different discontinuous rock masses of an open-pit mine in Morocco. Methods. At first, the main discontinuities of each bench are determined and projected onto a stereonet with a maximum dip angle of the excavation plane. Then, it is possible to identify the removable blocks by using the theorem of removability according to block theory. After that, a limit equilibrium analysis is performed to determine the failure mode and the friction angle required to stabilize the blocks. When the selected dip angle of the slope plane is found to be unsuitable, it is changed and reduced by one degree, and the same approach is repeated until the maximum safe slope dip angle is obtained. Findings. The results of the proposed methodology based on key block theory analysis have shown that the maximum safe slope angles of the studied benches are in the range of 63-73°. When compared to the slope angles used in the mine, which are between 58-78°, the results of this study are close to in-situ conditions. Originality. In this research, the maximum safe slope angle of fractured rock masses was optimized by eliminating slope angles inducing unstable blocks (key blocks) and by using the stereographic projection method of key block theory. Practical implications. Using this methodology, stability of rock slopes in civil or mining-engineering projects can be designed or assessed when geotechnical data are very limited.
Review of mineral resource management in a circular economy infrastructure
Authors: Koval Viktor , Kryshtal Halyna , Udovychenko Viktoriia , Soloviova Olha , Froter Oksana , Kokorina Viktoriia , Veretin Liudmyla
Published: July 2023

Purpose is to substantiate foundations of sustainable management of mineral resources while implementing a circular economy model. Methods. The study has applied following research approaches: synthetic method (unification of the singled out aspects); induction method (analysis of a circular economy features); life cycle assessment (evaluation of the product influence on the environment from the viewpoint of each stage of its life cycle); circular economy toolkit (determination and evaluation of the periodicity of circular economy products and indicators); and circular economy indicator prototype (evaluation of the cyclic product efficiency). Findings. Circular economy is one of the key directions of a sustainable development policy as for conservation and protection of mineral resources; it is aimed at more efficient use and improvement of raw material extraction from industrial waste. Formation of a market infrastructure of the circular economy has been proposed based upon mining sector waste use to process it and reduce as well as to repurpose wasteless production and secondary processing of raw materials. The need has been substantiated to contribute to conservation of mineral resources for their sustainable use on the basis of the development of market infrastructure of a stable economy and mining sector waste use to process it and reduce as well as to repurpose wasteless production and secondary processing of raw materials. Originality. A concept for further development of the circular economy market infrastructure has been specified as a platform of production waste supply/demand to optimize the use and conservation of mineral resources on the principles of sustainable growth. It has been proposed to analyze assessment of business development along the lines of a circular economy while calculating parameters when manufacturing is applying primary mineral resources and industrial waste as a raw material for its further processing. Practical implications. The proposed approach of interaction between economic entities on the basis of a circular economy will provide rational use of mineral resources and contribute to the development of a sector of industrial waste processing. The abovementioned will help terminate decrease in the availability of mineral resources and form new milestones of social development on the principles of environmental friendliness and rationalism in the process of interaction with nature.