bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Successes and problems of using digital management tools in educational organization by the example of Moscow schools
Authors: Гуреев С.М.
Published: October 2021

в работе анализируется практический опыт реализации цифровых инструментов, используемых в повседневной деятельности сотрудниками образовательных организаций г. Москвы. Инструменты оцениваются с точки зрения их эффективности в принятии управленческих решений, автоматизации рутинных операций, оценки качества функционирования образовательной организации. Рассматриваются компоненты данных инструментов, субъекты, имеющие к ним доступ. Определяются направления в системе внутришкольного управления, успешно подвергнутые цифровой трансформации, выявляются наиболее актуальные «точки роста» цифровизации внутришкольной системы управления
качеством образования.

the paper analyzes the experience of using digital tools that are used in daily activities by employees of educational organizations in the city of Moscow, the tools are assessed in terms of their effectiveness in making management decisions, automating routine operations, assessing the quality of the functioning of an educational organization. The components of these tools, the subjects who have access to them are considered. The directions in the in-school management system, which have been completely and successfully subjected to digital transformation, are determined, and the most relevant «points of growth»for the digitalization of the in-school management system are identified.
Teacher in a modern school: spiritual and moral education of the younger generation
Authors: Теплова Е.Ф.
Published: October 2021

в статье представлены размышления автора о ключевой роли учителя в деле духовно-нравственного воспитания детей и подростков.

the article presents the author's reflections on the key role of the teacher in the spiritual and moral education of children and adolescents.
On the issue of terminology in the field of education and adaptation of children from migrant families
Authors: Омельченко Е.А.
Published: October 2021

автор статьи рассматривает тему обучения и адаптации детей из семей мигрантов в контексте используемых терминов и понятий. Анализируются как нормативные документы, регулирующие данную сферу деятельности, так и терминологический ряд научных исследований. По мнению автора, важно уточнить некоторые понятия и, по возможности, унифицировать их употребление в нормативных и методических документах, а также в научных статьях.
Автор предлагает более широкое использование в научной и методической литературе, а также в нормативных документах, терминов «иноэтничные мигранты» / «дети из семей иноэтничных мигрантов», а также термина «дети с миграционной историей». Введение второго термина важно с точки зрения охвата мерами по адаптации и интеграции тех детей, которые уже получили российское гражданство, но слабо владеют русским языком и испытывают другие значимые трудности при включении в новую образовательную среду. Меры по уточнению терминов и понятий, по мнению автора, должны привести к конкретизации целевой аудитории данной сферы деятельности, а это важная составляющая разработки и реализации грамотной политики в области обучения, адаптации и интеграции детей из семей недавних мигрантов и / или детей из семей новых граждан РФ с миграционной историей.

the author of the article examines the topic of education and adaptation of children from migrant families in the context of the terms and concepts used. Both the normative documents regulating this field of activity and the terminological range used in scientific research are analyzed. According to the author, it is important to clarify some concepts and, if possible, unify their use in regulatory and methodological documents, as well as in scientific articles.
The author proposes a wider use in scientific and methodological literature, as well as in regulatory documents, of the terms "foreign ethnic migrants" / "children from families of foreign ethnic migrants" as well as the term "children with a migration history". The introduction of the second term is important from the point of view of the coverage of adaptation and integration measures for those children who have already received Russian citizenship, but do not speak Russian well and experience other significant difficulties when entering a new educational environment. According to the author, measures to clarify terms and concepts should lead to the specification of the target audience of this field of activity. This is an important component of the development and implementation of a competent policy in the field of education, adaptation, and integration of children from families of recent migrants and / or children from families of new Russian citizens with a migration history.
Study of "Difficult Questions of History" at School and University and Issues of Instilling a Sense of Patriotism among Young People
Authors: Черныш А.М.
Published: October 2021

в статье обращено внимание на «трудные вопросы истории», сформулированные в Концепция учебно-методического комплекса по отечественной истории. Дан обзор новейшей учебно-методической литературы по этим вопросам. Автор указывает на особую роль преподавания истории как в школе, так и в вузе, учитывая, что именно историческое знание формирует гражданскую позицию и патриотические чувства молодого поколения.

the article draws attention to the "difficult questions of history" formulated in the Concept of the educational and methodological complex on national history. The review of the latest educational and methodological literature on these issues is given. The author points out the special role of teaching history both at school and at university, given that it is historical knowledge that forms the civic position and patriotic feelings of the younger generation.
Crowdsourcing as a new technology of scientific activity of students and professors
Authors: Захарова С.А. , Юдина Е.Н.
Published: October 2021

подход к научной деятельности студентов и преподавателей вузов существенно изменился в связи с развитием пандемии COVID-19, когда практически все студенты и преподаватели перешли на дистанционное обучение. В статье приводится авторское определение краудсорсинга как формы дистанционной научной деятельности студентов и преподавателей вузов с привлечением ученых и студентов-волонтеров из других вузов и регионов на основе онлайн технологий. Применение современных электронных технологий в статье рассмотрено на примере удаленной научной работы по курсу «Методология и методика социологических исследований».

the approach to research activities of university students and teachers has changed significantly due to the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, when almost all students and teachers switched to distance learning. The article presents the author's definition of crowdsourcing as a form of remote scientific activity of university students and teachers with the involvement of scientists and student volunteers from other universities and regions based on online technologies. The use of modern digital technologies in the article is considered on the example of remote scientific work teaching the course "Methodology and Methods of Sociological Research".
On the issue of training teachers for the management of interpersonal conflicts in an educational organization
Authors: Сураева Т.В.
Published: October 2021

в статье описаны проблемы подготовки будущего педагога к управлению конфликтами в образовательной организации, обоснована необходимость конфликтологической подготовки педагогических работников, рассмотрено организационно-педагогическое условие по эффективному управлению конфликтами в образовательной организации.

the article describes the problems of preparing a future teacher for conflict management in an educational organization, substantiates the need for conflictological training of pedagogical workers, considers the organizational and pedagogical condition for effective conflict management in an educational organization.
The implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Cultural Heritage Education. Good practices
Authors: Модева Мариэла
Published: October 2021

преподавание тематики культурного наследия обладает большим потенциалом для использования инноваций и творчества в обучении. В данной статье мы анализируем роль информационно-коммуникационных технологий (ИКТ) в этом процессе. Затронуты несколько ключевых вопросов: как ИКТ могут обеспечить максимальную доступность преподавания культурного наследия; к каким серьезным изменениям приведет применение ИКТ в преподавании культурного наследия; каковы преимущества данного образования. Рассматривается роль онлайн-обучения в университетах, готовящих специалистов по культурному наследию. Представлены тенденции и выводы.

cultural heritage education has great potential to promote use of innovation and creativity in learning. In this paper we analyze the role of ICT in the process. Affected are several key issues: how ICT can provide maximum accessibility to education in the field of cultural heritage; to what major changes will result the application of ICT in education on cultural heritage; what are the prospects in this kind of education. The role of e-learning in universities where trained specialists in cultural heritage is included. The trends and conclusions are outlined.
The Russian State in the time of the first Romanovs as portrayed in school textbooks and university courses for non-history majors
Authors: Талина Г.В.
Published: October 2021

в статье предложена модель лекционного и практического занятий по истории России XVII века для студентов неисторических направлений подготовки. Основой для изучения темы являются знания, полученные в школе. Проводится сравнительный анализ отражения темы в школьных учебниках. Выявляются основные характеристики явлений и процессов периода, данные авторами этих учебников. Предлагается способ анализа студентами сословно-представительной и ранней абсолютной монархии России, царской власти, Боярской и Ближней дум, Расправной палаты, приказной системы, вооруженных сил государства. Уделяется внимание различным образовательным технологиям: эвристической беседе, анализу исторического источника, проектной деятельности. Показано значение темы в формировании профессиональных функций обучаемого.

the paper proposes a model for lectures and workshops on the Russian history of the 17th century for non-history majors. The subject is explored based on school studies. A comparison study is made of the content of school textbooks. Basic trends are identified in the events and processes of the period as presented by the authors of the textbooks. A method is proposed for analysis by students of the class-based representative monarchy and the early absolute monarchy in Russia, tsarist authority, the Boyar and Blizhnyaya Duma [Privy Duma], Raspravnaya Palata (The Chamber of Judgment), the prikaznaya [mandamus/fiat] system, and the national army. Consideration is given to various educational processes such as Socratic dialogue, historical source analysis and project-based learning. The subject's importance is shown in teaching professional skills to the student.
History of ontology in the training course «Ontology»
Authors: Князев В.Н.
Published: October 2021

преподавание учебного курса «Онтология» для философов-бакалавров невозможно без опоры на историю становления онтологических идей, начиная с античности и вплоть до ХХ века. Основной стержень курса – современное понимание онтологической проблематики, ориентированный на осмысление онтологии в концепциях Э. Гуссерля, Н. Гартмана, М. Хайдеггера и других.

teaching the training course "Ontology" for bachelor philosophers is completely impossible to implement without a solid foundation on the history of the formation of ontological ideas, from antiquity to the twentieth century. The main pivot of the course is the modern understanding of ontological problems, focused on the comprehension of ontology in the concepts of E. Husserl, N. Hartmann, M. Heidegger, and others.
N-Sulfinylpyrrolidine-containing ureas and thioureas as bifunctional organocatalysts
Authors: Poláčková Viera , Krištofíková Dominika , Némethová Boglárka , Górová Renata , Mečiarová Mária , Šebesta Radovan
Published: October 2021

The synthesis of bifunctional N-sulfinylureas and thioureas with an appended pyrrolidine unit is presented. These organocatalysts were evaluated in Michael additions of aldehydes to nitroalkenes both under solvent-free conditions and in solution. The N-sulfinylurea catalyst was more efficient than the corresponding thiourea. For some substrates, enantioselectivities reached 98% ee. The stereogenic center on the sulfur did not have a considerable influence on the catalytic reactions. Under ball-milling conditions, the Michael adducts were obtained in good yields but with slightly lower enantiomeric purities than in solution. DFT calculations elucidated its mode of action and confirmed a dual activation mode, which combines enamine activation of aldehydes and hydrogen-bond activation of nitroalkenes.
Benjamín Palencia desconocido: (Estudio biográfico en el 40 aniversario de su fallecimiento)
Authors: Jaén Sánchez Pedro José
Published: October 2021

La bibliografía sobre B. Palencia es muy extensa, fueron muchas las exposiciones en las que participó y las monográfcas que le han sido dedicadas desde los años finales del siglo XX. Este es un libro para adentrarnos en la personalidad más íntima de Benjamín Palencia. El autor ha buscado en las más diversas fuentes de información para comprobar la veracidad de muchas apreciaciones que fueron expresadas a través de medios escritos. Ha indagado en el Archivo Histórico Provincial de Albacete, y en el Archivo Diocesano de la misma ciudad; ha revisado la prensa escrita de tirada local y nacional; ha buscado en archivos de museos; también en otros sonoros como algún documento televisivo; ha llamado a muchas puertas y ha obtenido la colaboración de quienes guardan documentos escritos, pinturas, o dibujos e ilustraciones inéditas; entre otros la Asociación Cultural La Coscoja de Barrax. Como señala en este libro «hemos cogido como hilo conductor su vida y no su obra, aunque ambas figuren ineludiblemente unidas». Y por contado ha manejado publicaciones sobre Palencia, lo que puede apreciarse consultando la bibliografía incluida al final.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA MIELINIZAÇÃO NO SISTEMA NERVOSO CENTRAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DAS FUNÇÕES COGNITIVAS
Authors: De Moura Araújo Rodrigues Wanessa , Reisdörfer Grasiele
Published: October 2021

O artigo tem objetivo de aprofundar nos estudos sobre o processo de mielinização no desenvolvimento do sistema nervoso, com vistas a contribuir na formação de neurocientistas. Serão apresentadas pesquisas sobre as transformações que ocorrem no sistema nervoso, destacando a importância das células da glia, a capacidade do sistema nervoso de se reorganizar, focando na neuroplasticidade, e ressaltando que estes processos resultam em interações entre as heranças neurobiológicas, comportamentais e emocionais do individuo, as quais constituem a base de sua estrutura cognitiva.
HYDRAULIC AND ECOLOGICAL CHANGES UNDER DRAINAGE GATE OPERATIONS WITH COUPLED MODEL SCHISM-COSINE IN SAEMANGEUM BASIN, KOREA
Authors: Yoo Hyung Ju , Jeong Seokil , Kim Dong Hyun , Lee Seung Oh
Published: October 2021

The drainage gates have been controlled for desalination under normal conditions and flood defense in Saemangeum basin, Korea. Recently, it became an issue that the gates have been opened not to deteriorate water quality in the lake. It is, thus, necessary to precisely estimate the changes of water quality characteristics, especially DO, phosphate and nitrate, in the lake according to various gate operations. In this study, Semi-implicit Cross-scale Hydroscience Integrated System Model and Carbon, Silicate, Nitrogen Ecosystem model (SCHISM-CoSiNE) which is cable to simulate dynamic exchange such as gate operation conditions was utilized to obtain reliable and reasonable results including hydrodyanamic and environmental variables. For the verification, the measured data at 6 locations in Saemangeum basin was used to compare incluidng temperatue and salintiy from 2016 and each relative error became small enough to show high accurary. Also, under various scenarios by changing the designated water surface elevation on flood seasons, this model has been applied to present the best designated water surface elevation in terms of both water quality and water supply in the Saemangeum basin. It becomes possbile to show reliable guidance for dynamic operations and environmental changes with this model as requested in near future.
Eridanus IV: an Ultra-faint Dwarf Galaxy Candidate Discovered in the DECam Local Volume Exploration Survey
Authors: Cerny W. , Pace A. B. , Drlica-Wagner A. , Koposov S. E. , Vivas A. K. , Mau S. , Riley A. H. , Bom C. R. , Carlin J. L. , Choi Y. , Erkal D. , Ferguson P. S. , James D. J. , Li T. S. , Martínez-Delgado D. , Martínez-Vázquez C. E. , Munoz R. R. , Mutlu-Pakdil B. , Olsen K. A. G. , Pieres A. , Sakowska J. D. , Sand D. J. , Simon J. D. , Smercina A. , Stringfellow G. S. , Tollerud E. J. , Adamów M. , Hernandez-Lang D. , Kuropatkin N. , Santana-Silva L. , Tucker D. L. , Zenteno A. ,   DELVE Collaboration
Published: October 2021

We present the discovery of a candidate ultra-faint Milky-Way satellite, Eridanus IV (DELVE J0505−0931), detected in photometric data from the DECam Local Volume Exploration survey (DELVE). Eridanus IV is a faint (M

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, with a stellar population that is well described by an old, metal-poor isochrone (age of τ ∼ 13.0 Gyr and metallicity of [Fe/H] ≲ − 2.1 dex). These properties are consistent with the known population of ultra-faint Milky-Way satellite galaxies. Eridanus IV is also prominently detected using proper-motion measurements from Gaia Early Data Release 3, with a systemic proper motion of

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mas yr−1 measured from its horizontal branch and red-giant-branch member stars. We find that the spatial distribution of likely member stars hints at the possibility that the system is undergoing tidal disruption.
Biology of the Big-headed Amazon River Turtle, Peltocephalus dumerilianus (Schweigger, 1812) (Testudines, Pleurodira): the basal extant Podocnemididae species
Authors: Gentil Eduardo , de Medeiros Larissa Azevedo , Vogt Richard Carl , Barnett Adrian Ashton
Published: October 2021

We review the extent and nature of scientific knowledge of the Big-headed Amazon River Turtle, Peltocephalus dumerilianus, covering distribution, morphology, taxonomy, diet, behaviour, reproduction, and ecology. We discuss the phylogenetic position of the species and its evolutionary relationships with the other podocnemidids, comparing morphological, karyological and molecular information. Also, we describe the importance of this species and its relationship with traditional Amazonian communities, including capture techniques, uses, beliefs and taboos. Finally, we comment on the conservation status of the species and the urgent need for additional studies. Besides discussing and reinterpreting published data, we provide new information from recent genetic studies, field activities and captive observations.
Corneal Cross-linking for Infectious Keratitis at the Slit Lamp in Wheelchair Users
Authors: Knyazer Boris , Hillen Mark , Hafezi Farhad
Published: October 2021

PURPOSE:

To present a case of infectious keratitis in a wheel-chair user who was treated twice with high-fluence accelerated photoactivated chromophore for infectious keratitis–corneal cross-linking (PACK-CXL) at the slit lamp.

METHODS:

Case report.

RESULTS:

A 39-year-old man with progressive Duchenne muscular dystrophy presented with pain, deep corneal infection, and tearing in his left eye. Ophthalmological examination revealed a 3 × 3.5 mm corneal ulcer in the presence of a 2.5-mm hypopyon. Following a corneal scrape, antimicrobial treatment was initiated. Two consecutive adjuvant high-fluence PACK-CXL procedures (10.8 J/cm
2
each) were performed within 5 days. To avoid cardiopulmonary difficulties associated with the patient lying supine to receive PACK-CXL, the procedure was performed in the sitting (upright) position at the slit lamp. Full reepithelialization occurred 6 days after the second PACK-CXL procedure.

CONCLUSIONS:

In patients with reduced mobility or difficulties breathing in the supine position, CXL at the slit lamp significantly simplifies treatment.

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Journal of Refractive Surgery Case Reports.
2021;1(3):e36–e39.]
An efficient iterative algorithm for common solutions of three G-nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces involving a graph with applications to signal and image restoration problems
Authors: Yambangwai Damrongsak ,   Department of Mathematics, School of Science, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000, Thailand, Thianwan Tanakit
Published: October 2021

In this paper, three G-nonexpansive mappings are implemented and analyzed using an efficient modified three-step iteration algorithm. Assuming coordinate-convexity in a uniformly convex Banach space endowed with a directed graph, conditions for the weak and strong convergence of the scheme are determined. We give numerical comparisons to back up our main theorem, and compare our algorithm's convergence behavior to that of the three-step Noor iteration and SP-iteration. We use our proposed algorithm to solve image deblurring problems as an application. In addition, we discuss a novel approach to signal recovery in situations where the type of noise is unknown.
The effects of smoking Haschich on blood parameters in young people from the Beni Mellal region Morocco
Authors: Rahmi Hicham ,   Laboratory of Biological Engineering, Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Béni Mellal, Morocco, Mallouki Ben Yamine , Chigr Fatiha , Najimi Mohamed
Published: October 2021

Objective

The objective of this work is to evaluate the effects of smoking hashish on some blood parameters (Red blood cells, Hemoglobins, Hematocrits, MCV, MCH, MCHC, White blood cells, Urea, Creatinine, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Liver Aminotransferases) among young people from the Beni Mellal region, Morocco.

Methods

Blood samples are collected from 30 male, fasting, voluntary and anonymous individuals in three groups; 10 non-smokers (controls), 10 moderate chronic smokers (5 joints/day (5 j/d) or less for a period not exceeding 3 years) and 10 intense chronic smokers (15 joints/day or more for a period equal to or greater than 5 years).

Results

The results obtained show that with the duration and number of joints consumed, a decrease in the level of HB, RBCs, HT, platelets, urea, cholesterol, triglycerides, SGOT and SGPT while there is an increase in MCH, MCHC, eosinophils and creatinine.

Conclusion

These results could be explained by the impact of the active ingredients in the joints, including THC in cannabis and the components of smoked cigarettes in conjunction with cannabis resin on consumer nutrition.
Use of Digital Media in Higher Education across Country Contexts: A Comparison between Germany and Thailand
Authors: Grothaus Christin , Dolch Carina , Zawacki-Richter Olaf
Published: October 2021

Digital media and educational technologies have the potential to support an increasing internationalization of education, connecting students across borders and in international classrooms. However, practitioners and scholars need to further discuss the adaptation of online learning pedagogies to cultural contexts students operate in. Focusing on two countries that differ noticeably in cultural value orientations, this study compares primary data of media use and attitudes of higher education students from Thailand with secondary data of students from Germany. Acceptance, frequency of use and perceived usefulness of various media, ownership of and activities performed via digital devices as well as social media use were assessed. Results disclosed a preference for and more frequent use of entertainment media and collaborative tools among Thai learners. German students showed higher acceptance of office tools and performed fewer study related tasks via social media. Both groups found various digital media more useful as compared to how often such were used. These and further findings are discussed considering the possible influence of educational-, cyber- and national culture as well of student demographics.
A Proposed Ethics Code for Online Learning During Crisis
Authors: Salhab Reham , Hashaykeh Shireen , Najjar Eman , Wahbeh Dua'a , Affouneh Saida , Khlaif Zuheir
Published: October 2021

The COVID-19 crisis affected the world globally in 2020 and caused school clo-sure around the world, which promptly embraced online learning and raised ethi-cal awareness for teachers and students. Online learning that is based on continu-ously gaining relevance in educational institutions, is challenged by lack of doc-umented ethics that maintain rights and encourage applying online learning. Un-fortunately, online learning ethics are still obscure at this moment. This study aims to propose online code of ethics for Palestinian schools. Applying the mixed methods approach: A focus group with teachers and a questionnaire that was built to explore the teachers’ degree of agreement on the proposed online learning ethics. The code was finally being evaluated by online learning experts who have extensive expertise in the field. Results revealed principles of online learning eth-ics that were highly accepted by school teachers. The researchers recommended conducting future research on the impact of this code on learning and teaching.
Development and Expert Review of iZakat Kedah Mobile Application
Authors: Omar Azizah Che , Aziz Nurulnadwan , Abd Muin Mohd Adib , Annamalai Subashini A/P , Mahmad Muhamad Amar
Published: October 2021

Zakat is a mandatory practice in Islam. The purpose of zakat is to help the society, share the endless boons of Allah and assists the unfortunate people to have a better quality of life. The concept of Zakat is to purify the Muslim wealth and soul. Calculation of Zakat is based on the total savings of a Muslim during one lunar (Islamic) year. Even though, paying Zakat is compulsory for all Muslims however, the knowledge of zakat and the calculation of zakat is still insufficiently explored by the Muslims themselves. Based on the initial study that has been carried out, most of the Muslims still blur and confuse in understanding the concept of zakat and the calculation of zakat. Therefore, iZakat Kedah mobile application has been developed to provides understanding of the zakat income and the calculation of zakat. Thus, this paper focuses on the development of iZakat Kedah mobile application which has been carried out through comparative analysis study and the evaluation of the proposed application through expert review method. Findings of the study indicates that most of the experts agreed that the iZakat Kedah mobile application provides useful knowledge in terms of zakat information and zakat calculation to the public particularly for Muslims.
Evolution Trends of Facebook Marketing in Digital Economics Growth: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Othman Nadzrif , Suki Norbayah Mohd , Mohd Suki Norazah
Published: October 2021

Facebook, a form of digital marketing tool acts as a valuable element to reach out to the people or potential communities which aids in generating millions of revenues for businesses. Facebook Marketing has become one of the famous online marketing tools besides Google Advertisement. Many businesses ranging from Small Medium Enterprises (SME) to large scale corporations rely on Facebook Marketing because the results yielded are extensively and impeccably lucrative for these businesses. This study aims to provide an overview of literature on Facebook Marketing for the years ranging between 2006 and 2020by using bibliometric analysis of research productivity viewed through Scopus database.The analysis captured the most influential document and source types during this period. It also captured the most significant countries who contributed to the publications, the most productive authors and the most noticeable institutions involved with the related documents. The main method used was searching within the Scopus database,Visualisation of Similarities (VOSviewer) software and Harzing’s Perish software. The results of the analysis revealed that of the 1888 document source type, Journal is the preferred source type for publication with 66.21% (1250 sources). This is followed by Conference Proceeding with 21.21% (408 sources), Book Series covers 5.93% (112 sources), Book covers 5.24% (99 sources), and Trade Journal covers 1.01% (19 sources).
Building Operation and Maintenance: A Framework for Simplified Building Information Modeling (BIM) Digital Mobile Application
Authors: Ali Azlan Shah , Zakaria Norhanim , Zolkafli @ Zulkifly Umi Kalsum
Published: October 2021

Managing maintenance cost data is one of the issues due to difficulties in identifying the accurate cost for maintenance and repair of specific components. This is because of the accounting systems used by majority of building managers. The introduction of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a tool for facilitating information and knowledge sharing through digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility has seen wide application in the construction industry, spanning over the entire life cycle of a facility, i.e., planning, design, pre-construction, construction and post-construction. In post-construction stage, BIM is used for transferring the data of building (spaces, systems and components) into maintenance management operations, keeping track of building assets, and enable scheduled maintenance and provides information of building maintenance history. However, the current BIM rather complex and requires a huge amount of data to develop, which make the system is difficult to adopt for the existing buildings. This study therefore aims to investigate the implementation of BIM for Operation and Maintenance Management (O&M) in Malaysia by identifying the information that should be prioritized to enable BIM mobile application at O&M phase. The study makes used of qualitative methods of data collection and analysis. Three (3) rounds of expert discussion using Delphi techniques were carried out with 10 to 15 selected respondents (experts in O&M and BIM). The framework validated by a case study via on-site data collection, which used site measurement, building modelling using appropriate software i.e., Revit and AutoCAD. Most of the experts agreed that technology could improve the efficiency of service delivery and interested in implementing BIM in O&M practices. Simplified BIM for O&M that consists of the critical information includes location, dimension asset information, asset capacity, specification, manufacturer, statutory, condition and cost was developed. For the O&M element and items, information varies and can be modified according to the needs. All this information was systematically organized in a data matrix. A simplified BIM model has been developed to demonstrate how the information is stored, shared, and utilised. Majority of the stakeholders agreed that the Simplified BIM system is useful, flexible, least complex, and effective in managing and monitoring maintenance operations of their building.
Biopesticide Techniques to Remediate Pesticides in Polluted Ecosystems
Authors: Bhat Rouf Ahmad , Beigh Bilal A. , Mir Shafat A. , Dar Shakeel Ahmad , Dervash Moonisa Aslam , Rashid Asmat , Lone Rafiq
Published: October 2021

Indiscriminate and incessant use of synthetic pesticides is becoming an increasing global concern. No doubt, the application of conventional synthetic pesticides has enhanced the quality and quantity of agricultural products. However, accumulation of pesticides in freshwater resources has negative effects on aquatic ecosystem and human health. The persistent and toxic nature of pesticides has led to direct or indirect exposure on the biota in aquatic ecosystems resulting in acute (mortality of organisms) and chronic effects (decreased production and change in community structure), thus posing serious consequences for the ecosystem. Biopesticides provides a cost-effective and innovative approach employing bioremediation techniques for the removal of pesticides in water because of its advantage linked with environmental safety, biodegradability, effectiveness, and target-specificity. Furthermore, biopesticides provide an efficient method for detoxification of pesticides and appropriateness in the integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
Effective Removal of Heavy Metals From Aqueous Solution by Nano-Composites
Authors: Rathoure Ashok K. , Anuradha J. , Sanjeevi R. , Chauhan Dushyant Singh , Tripathi Sandeep
Published: October 2021

Heavy metal contamination in industrial effluents presents a serious threat to the environment and human health because of their toxicity, non-biodegradability, carcinogenicity, and bioaccumulation in living organisms. Recently, the preparation and application of iron oxides, especially magnetite nanoparticles, for metals removal have been investigated due to their nano size, magnetic separation, and the ease of synthesis, coating, and modification. However, magnetic nanoparticles lose some magnetization due to air oxidation. Magnetite nanoparticles coating with inorganic shell, like silica and carbon, have been reported and were capable of improving chemical stability. The effects of pH, contact time, and initial concentrations on the removal of heavy metals should be studied using nano-composites in water. In this chapter, the authors present a technical review on different nano-composites used for bioremediation and their limitations.
Bioremediation of Industrial Waste Using Microbial Metabolic Diversity
Authors: Gangola Saurabh , Bhatt Pankaj , Chaudhary Parul , Khati Priyanka , Kumar Narendra , Sharma Anita
Published: October 2021

Evolution is mainly driven by environmental stresses. Among all the living beings, microorganisms have elaborated a wide range of physiological responses to survive in different ecosystems. Variations in the environment allow microorganisms to acquire new gene(s) through different processes and to lose preexisting genes by the processes like mutation or deletion. Our environment is heavily contaminated by indiscriminate and wide spread use of polythene, paints, petroleum products, industrial dyes, toxic chemicals and pesticides etc. Indiscriminate use of these chemicals/polymers adversely affects the environment and ultimately human beings and other living systems. Microbial evolution/ adaptation is the key of formation of a fully functional catabolic pathway enabling them to use toxic compound(s) as a source of carbon and energy. Physical and chemical methods are applicable in a modified matrix or help in converting the pollutants from one phase to another but the microbial degradation process to detoxify the pollutants can be effectively used to overcome the pollution problem.
Special Economic Zones in ASEAN
Authors: Jusoh Sufian , Abd Razak Muhammad Faliq
Published: October 2021

Most of the ASEAN Member States have been implementing special economic zones (SEZ) to attract investments, create jobs, and to encourage exports. SEZ may include export processing zones, free trade zones, technology parks, and the digital free trade zone. Newer ASEAN Member States are also launching their own SEZ like the Thilawa SEZ in Myanmar and the Savan Seno Park in Lao PDR. However, each member state has its own style of SEZ development and different types of SEZ for different purposes. The chapter studies the similarities and differences of the SEZ in three ASEAN Member States, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Malaysia. In Laos, Savan-Seno in Savannakhet was established in 2002, with access to Thailand and Vietnam. In Malaysia, the Penang model works on industrial cluster development, which is also adopted in the Johor and Klang Valley zones. In Myanmar, Thilawa SEZ began operation in 2015, mainly through collaborations with Japanese investors. Hence, it is important to understand these differences in order to find the recommended approaches for ASEAN.
Clusters for National Growth
Authors: Thapa Madhukar
Published: October 2021

This chapter offers a new economic development model from a cluster-sensitive perspective with a view to attaining Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and a prosperous Nepal, happy Nepali aspirations by 2043. On the one hand, Nepal is experiencing an enormous investment deficit to meet such goals and aspirations, with COVID-19 exacerbating it even worse. On the other, industry experts and analysts from Macao are claiming that Nepal has the potential to become the next Macao of South Asia. This chapter seeks to offer insight into how Nepal can configure its tangible and intangible endowments with new business environment developments to take full advantage of it. It starts off by identifying the ‘integrated resort' sector as having a relatively high chance of success. It then puts that early success story at the center and leverages it to develop other related sectors in the Nijgadh area, North-South economic corridor, and the rest of the country. The model is similar to other economic corridor developments around the world driven by new connectivity infrastructures.
The Role of Cultural and Creative Industries in Special Economic Zones
Authors: Huang Xiaoyan
Published: October 2021

The Macao-Hengqin region, within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), consists of two special zones established by the central government of China. The development strategies for the GBA have been discussed worldwide. However, in-depth discussion of Macao-Hengqin is lacking. Through literature review, this study developed a theoretical framework that switches regional growth from a traditional path to a more sustainable one. With case analysis of the region, it finds that the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are underdeveloped mainly due to their dependency on Macao's tourism and entertainment industries. To develop CCIs for culture and creativity, we need extra policy support to help CCIs spin off from the tourism and entertainment industries and alienate CCIs from the technology fallacy. Fortunately, this region is prepared with the necessary policies, plans, programs, and projects. The development of culture and creativity in Macao-Hengqin will have far-reaching meanings in terms of systemic sustainability for China and the world (e.g., China becoming a creator rather than a manufacturer).
Strategy Proposals to Minimize Weaknesses and Maximize the Potential of Brazilian SEZs
Authors: Tancredi Luis Americo , Portugal Arley Figueiredo , Silva Alves Jônatas Percídio
Published: October 2021

Special Economic Zones, which are areas designed for the development of industrial activity with tax benefits defined in specific legislation, were created in Brazil with the purpose of developing specific country areas with distinct results. This study proposes strategies for economic and sustainable development that enable competitive advantage creation in order to minimize weaknesses and maximize potentialities found in the Special Economic Zones. In this sense, the authors carry out an analysis in theoretical bases based on regional data, focusing on issues that may constitute an obstacle to the development process designed for these areas, as well as proposing paths that can enhance their development, aligned with the regional, cultural, economic, and environmental context. In analyzing the strategies about Manaus Free Trade Zone, it can be observed that the environmental perspective assumes a preponderant and highly relevant role. Its main weakness is too much emphasis on economic development and little concern with environmental issues in a region with strong ecological expression.
The Industry 4.0 for Secure and Smarter Manufacturing
Authors: Gowri Ganesh N. S. , Venkatesh N. G. Mukunth
Published: October 2021

Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing are expected to transform current practices into new milestones of exponential growth with high intensity of velocity, scope, and system impact. Technological advancements in the fields such as artificial intelligence, internet of things (IoT), blockchain technology, and cyber physical systems have resulted in a breakthrough in capturing the potential to boost income levels and an improvement in the quality of life of various sectors of people worldwide. A continuous stream of input data generated by IoT devices can assist to closely monitor an industry's various production phases. Edge computing and AI process these data at the end node, while blockchain technology provides a distributed secure data environment for both financial and non-financial applications. Security measures must be built into all manufacturing systems, allowing for failsafe production and cyber threat protection. In this chapter, the authors look at how these technologies can be used in a variety of scenarios to boost productivity in the industry and its environmental elements.
Reliable Blockchain-Aided Searchable Attribute-Based Encryption for Cloud-IoT
Authors: N. Ambika
Published: October 2021

The work utilizes an alliance blockchain, where a lot of foreordained hubs control the agreement convention. Different devices can produce information and send the information to the information pool. All agreement hubs cooperate to update the client repudiation list that improves the unwavering quality of the frame. Clients submit search demands through the blockchain. A client sends a fractional token to the blockchain, and agreement hubs produce the total with the client's trait keys. At that point, the cloud can play out a quest with the total token for the client. The cloud asks the related time-coordinated pre-unscrambling key of the client from the blockchain to pre-decode. The framework is proportionate to a release board where we record all client open personality keys, client unscrambling keys, key update messages, and pre-decoding keys. The cloud can utilize those keys to pre-decrypt for clients, and accord hubs are liable for refreshing keys for non-renounced clients. The proposal increases security by 3.82% and improves trust by 5.09%.
Tacit Cultural Knowledge
Authors: Miller Debra Rena
Published: October 2021

Notwithstanding the expansion of mixed methods, research methods and findings are culturally situated. Unfortunately, studies conducted outside the Global North often embrace canonical methodologies not aimed at understanding tacit concepts. Learning about the needs of South African researchers and participants enlightens taken-for-granted assumptions in Anglo-American mixed methods. Hence, this study explores aspects of tacit cultural knowledge that contextualize mixed methods in South Africa. In-person interviews among South African professors are analyzed narratively. Findings indicate that economically based knowledge facilitates methodologies as political identities. Research questions require contextual sensitivity and methodology requires relational ethics of communicative approaches. Because South African participants identify with non-Western numeric literacies and storytelling knowledge, qualitatively dominant mixed methods allows minimally structured talk. Recommendations include flexible plans and accounting for cultural expression of doubt.
Studying Knowledge Management and Human Resource Management Practices in the State-Owned Entities Using Mixed Methods Research Design
Authors: Phaladi Malefetjane Phineas
Published: October 2021

The chapter demonstrates the lessons learnt from the application of an exploratory sequential design in a mixed methods research project to investigate the integration of knowledge management and human resource management practices for the reduction of knowledge loss in the public-owned entities in context. The research design was considered to be suited for studying a research problem from different perspectives and offers complementarity and diversity in data collection and analysis. The chapter revealed that qualitative data need to be complemented with the statistical or quantitative data to make an informed and complete analysis, conclusions, and recommendations of the research findings because, alone, qualitative data lack completeness and generalisability. The chapter presents a framework to design, apply, and evaluate a mixed methods research study so that information scientists, knowledge management researchers, and scholars from other related fields may play a role in its application and development when researching complex phenomena.
Radio Frequency Magnetron Sputtering Growth of Titanium Dioxide Thin Films: Effects of Substrate Temperature on Microstructural and Optical Properties
Authors: Doghmane Houssem Eddine , Challali Fatiha , Touam Tahar , Chelouche Azeddine , Djouadi Djamel
Published: October 2021

Titanium dioxide thin films were deposited by radio frequency sputtering on glass substrates at different substrate temperatures. Hence, we first optimized the preparation conditions and parameters which offer better control and reproducibility of film fabrication. Then, we investigate the structural, morphological and optical properties of the prepared titanium dioxide thin films. To do so, we used several characterization techniques: X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Interesting results were obtained, e.g. X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the films crystallize only in the anatase tetragonal structure with a preferential orientation along the (101) plane. The intensity of the (101) diffraction peak and the crystallite size are found to increase with increasing substrate temperature, indicating a crystallinity improvement of the films. Raman peaks observed around 144, 197, 399, 515 and 639 cm−1 conﬁrm that all samples possess anatase phase and the crystallinity is enhanced with increasing substrate temperatures. The analysis of scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy images demonstrates that increasing the substrate temperature significantly affects the morphology, grain size and surface roughness of TiO2 films. The ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy analysis put into evidence that the ﬁlm deposited at RT is highly transparent in the visible region with average transmittance greater than 84%. Higher substrate temperatures result in a slight decrease of transmittance. Moreover, the direct optical band gap decreases while the refractive index increases with increasing the substrate temperature. Thus, the obtained results reveal that ultraviolet-visible can be considered as a potential material for optical and photovoltaic applications.