bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Historical discourse as evidence of violence: middle year 3 textbook
Authors: TALBI Sidi Mohamed , BENZELMAT Abdelkader
Published: August 2024

This article strives to highlight the vocabulary relating to the discourse of violence through the historical narrative of testimony. Through the school manual of the 3rd middle year, we will try to make an inventory of texts of this kind of speech, by focusing our analysis on a historical text whose vocabulary depicts the real suffering of the Algerian people from the repression of French colonialism. The objective of this analysis is to try to understand the role of the exploitation of the discourse of violence as testimony in the awareness of the learner of the 3rd year average. The analysis of the historical text revealed to us that this kind of discourse allows the FFL learner to better soak up his history and national identity.
TRANSLATION OF EXPRESSIVE SPEECH ACTS AND THEIR ACCEPTABILITY LEVEL IN ANIMATED FILM DUBBING OF THE TOY MAKER AND HIS DAUGHTER
Authors: Widiyantari Yunita , Cahyaningrum Ika Oktaria
Published: August 2024

Dubbing makes the audience understand the storyline of a film more easily.  The moral, cultural, and meaningful messages that the film wants to convey can be expressed and absorbed well by the audience.  The study aims to observe the types of change from expressive speech acts in English to those in Indonesian. Apart from that, another aim is to assess the level of translation quality, especially regarding the acceptability of the translation of expressive speech acts in the animated film The Toy Maker and His Daughter. The data collection method is carried out by watching films and translations, identifying expressive speech act data, classifying them into types of speech, and assessing the quality of the level of acceptance of the meaning of the expressive speech. The research revealed eight types of expressive speech acts in this film, namely praising, thanking, insulting, complaining, congratulating, regretting, pitying, and blaming. The most data was praised namely 14 data. In terms of translation acceptability level, 89.58% of the data obtained a score of three. This means that the translation is considered to feel natural. The terms are commonly used and familiar to Indonesian viewers.
Pendekatan Holistik dalam Perencanaan Pendidikan Islam: Strategi dan Implementasi di Era Modern
Authors: Romdomiyah Fida Fadilatul
Published: August 2024

Educational planning is a crucial element in achieving desired educational goals at both national and local levels. This study aims to explore the planning process in Islamic education. The methodology used is a literature review, examining various sources such as journals, books, and previous research. This qualitative research design focuses on the analysis and clarification of data obtained from relevant articles and e-books. The key findings indicate that rapid curriculum changes, difficulties in applying knowledge to daily life, and inadequate infrastructure and educational support facilities are significant obstacles in Islamic educational planning. This research provides important contributions to the literature on educational planning, particularly in the context of Islamic education. The study's limitations lie in its literature-based scope, lacking field observations. Future research is expected to address these limitations with empirical studies and deeper analyses. The implications of this study highlight the importance of continuous evaluation and improvement in educational planning to ensure its relevance and effectiveness in facing future challenges.
Evaluasi Kurikulum Aqidah Akhlak di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah: Menyelaraskan Pendekatan Tematik dan Metode Pengajaran dengan Penggunaan ICT
Authors: Karlaely Irma
Published: August 2024

This study evaluates the Aqidah Akhlak curriculum at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, focusing on the appropriateness of approaches, strategies, and teaching methods. Although adapted to curriculum development principles, the curriculum remains a human creation that falls short of divine perfection. The primary focus is on the Aqidah Akhlak subjects for grades I and III, employing a thematic approach to facilitate understanding and memorization in line with competency standards. A deeper evaluation is necessary, particularly regarding the suitability of approaches and methods to the material characteristics, student and teacher abilities, and the availability of information and communication technology (ICT). The study reveals that curriculum evaluation and the application of Aqidah Akhlak learning at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah tend to be formative and summative, using written and oral tests focusing on cognitive aspects. The implementation of action tests encompassing psychomotor and cognitive aspects remains limited, while non-test evaluation methods such as sociometry and anecdotal records are infrequent. Highlighting a new theory in evaluating Aqidah Akhlak subjects at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, this research underscores the importance of assessing student performance as a preferred alternative.
Pengelolaan Pembiayaan Pendidikan di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Swasta
Authors: Siti Fatmawati  , Nugraha Mulyawan Safwandy
Published: August 2024

Effective management of education financing is crucial for ensuring the quality and sustainability of education, particularly in private schools that frequently encounter significant financial challenges. This study aims to examine and analyze the financial management strategies employed at SMP Islam Bakti Asih, a private school in Indonesia, to demonstrate how this institution successfully navigates financial constraints while enhancing educational quality. Utilizing a qualitative research approach with a case study design, data were gathered through in-depth interviews, direct observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the school effectively implemented financial strategies, including diversification of funding sources, efficient emergency fund management, and active stakeholder involvement in the budgeting process. These practices have contributed to both financial stability and improved educational outcomes. The study’s implications suggest that adaptive and inclusive financial management approaches can significantly bolster the financial sustainability of educational institutions, providing a valuable model for other schools facing similar financial difficulties to consider adopting.
Efektivitas Pengelolaan Keuangan melalui Penerapan Good Governance pada Pondok Pesantren
Authors: Chysara Daris Iqbal , Nugraha Mulyawan Safwandy
Published: August 2024

This research presents an in-depth analysis of financial management at Pondok Pesantren Nurul Mukmin Attaqwa Arjasari. Through data collection methods involving on-site observations, interviews, and documentation, the research provides a comprehensive overview of financial management at Pondok Pesantren Nurul Mukmin Attaqwa Arjasari. Furthermore, the study outlines specific numerical figures for components such as school operational expenses, teacher salaries and allowances, and reserve funds. The research results offer a deeper understanding of the financial management model in this educational institution and discuss potential improvements and developments for the future. Thus, this article contributes to enhancing the effectiveness of financial management in the context of Pondok Pesantren Nurul Mukmin Attaqwa Arjasari. This research indicate the primary source of funding for the Pondok Pesantren comes from donations and contributions from the community, as well as income from supplementary educational activities. There is a need to improve the budget planning process. While planning exists, more structured and clear policies need to be implemented to optimize fund utilization. Overall budget utilization has been efficient, but there is room for improving financial management in specific areas, such as enhancing the competence of human resources. These research findings provide a foundation for educational institutions to enhance their financial management model and plan more effective and sustainable future steps.
Landasan Ontologis dalam Pengembangan Kurikulum Pendidikan Agama Islam pada Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Purnasari Martina , Mustaqorina Nabella Oktafiana Sari
Published: August 2024

The current moral decadence is a major concern in the field of education, particularly in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects, which are responsible for instilling moral and religious values in students. This study aims to examine the ontological foundations in the development of the PAI curriculum for the Aqidah Akhlak subject at MI Muhammadiyah 01 Cakru Jember. Utilizing a qualitative method with a case study design, this research involves interviews and observations as the primary data collection techniques, supported by literature reviews. The findings indicate that a curriculum developed based on ontological foundations can serve as an effective reference for educators in implementing Aqidah Akhlak teaching. Key findings include the positive impact of a well-planned curriculum on personal changes in students and the broader community. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of continuous evaluation and monitoring to ensure the curriculum remains on track and supports the development of students' strong and integral character.
Landasan Filosofis-Teologis dalam Pengembangan Kurikulum PAI pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti Tingkat Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Bhima Dhandy
Published: August 2024

This study explores the philosophical and theological foundations in the development of the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum for elementary schools. The study aims to synthesize a holistic approach that integrates religious, moral, and academic dimensions to strengthen students' character and faith. The research methodology employed is a qualitative approach, utilizing an extensive literature review to analyze relevant principles in Islamic philosophy and theology. The study focuses on developing the PAI curriculum based on a philosophical-theological framework derived from the Qur'an and Hadith. The main findings indicate that integrating these foundations supports a comprehensive learning experience, which not only encourages students' moral development but also enhances their understanding of Islamic teachings. The results highlight the significant role of philosophical and theological foundations in shaping an educational environment aligned with religious and educational goals. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of continuous curriculum evaluation to ensure its relevance in addressing modern educational challenges. This research contributes to the literature on curriculum development by offering a framework applicable in various educational contexts while emphasizing a balanced approach to religious education.
Manajemen Pembiayaan Pendidikan di Pondok Pesantren
Authors: Aripin Jenal
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyze the financial management of education at Bustanul Wildan Islamic Boarding School. The primary focus is on how the boarding school manages its funding sources, budget allocation, and financial sustainability efforts to support educational activities and daily operations. The methodology used is a case study with a qualitative approach, involving in-depth interviews with the school's administrators, direct observation, and financial document analysis. The study reveals that Bustanul Wildan Islamic Boarding School has diverse funding sources, including community donations, student fees, and government aid. Budget management is conducted transparently and accountably, although challenges remain in maintaining a balance between income and expenditures. For financial sustainability, the boarding school has developed self-sustaining businesses such as agriculture and handicrafts involving student participation. The findings indicate that effective and innovative financial management is crucial to ensuring high-quality education continuity at the boarding school. The implications include recommendations for enhancing the financial management capacity of school administrators and diversifying income sources to reduce dependence on external donations.
Bâtir ensemble le postsecondaire en français de l’avenir : aperçu du bilan final des États généraux sur le postsecondaire en contexte francophone minoritaire
Authors: Normand Martin
Published: August 2024

En octobre 2022, l’Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) et la Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne (FCFA) du Canada ont lancé le bilan final des États généraux sur le postsecondaire en contexte francophone minoritaire. Cette démarche de consultation publique a permis de faire le point sur l’éducation postsecondaire en français au Canada et de proposer des solutions pour pérenniser le secteur. La démarche a été l’occasion de réaffirmer la grande importance des établissements postsecondaires en contexte francophone minoritaire et de mesurer les attentes élevées à leur égard. Le bilan propose cinq principes directeurs et 32 recommandations, touchant à la population étudiante aux programmes de formation, à la recherche, à la contribution à l’épanouissement des communautés et au financement public. Le bilan sert désormais de feuille de route pour organiser les actions collectives à l’égard des établissements postsecondaires en contexte francophone minoritaire.
Оценка эффективности фитодобавки из астрагала нутового в составе концентратной части рациона сельскохозяйственной птицы
Authors: Жданова И.Н. , Морозков Н.А. , Суханова Е.В.
Published: August 2024

The article presents the main results of feeding phytoadditive of Astragalus chickpea to egglaying poultry in order to improve metabolic processes and increase productivity. The research was carried out in 2022 at the Perm Research Institute of Agriculture, Perm Federal Research Center, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The fundamental task of agriculture in Russia is to increase the volumes of livestock production. The use of supplements consisting of local plant resources, such as Astragalus chickpea feed supplement, which has a high content of various biologically active substances, may be a good option for providing the necessary nutrients to poultry.The tested feed phytoadditive has a positive effect on indicators such as egg production, egg laying intensity, egg weight, amount of carotenoids and egg shell thickness. The study is aimed at the possibility of including a feed additive in the composition of poultry feed under conditions of intensified production. When introducing a phytonutrient feed additive into the main diet of laying hens, the following results were obtained: the ratio of protein mass to yolk mass in the second experimental group indicates an increase in the proportion of yolk in the egg composition by 1.25% compared to the control group, a higher content of carotene in the feed mixture, which affected its content in eggs (by 1.9% and 7.0%, respectively, compared to the control group). An increase in shell weight was noted due to an increase in its thickness by 0,34% in eggs from chickens of the second experimental group compared to the control group.
Влияние 20-гидроксиэкдизона на медоносную пчелу в условиях теплового стресса
Authors: Авдеев Н.В.
Published: August 2024

In order to identify the potential danger for the honey bee used for pollination of Leuzea safflower, a study was carried out of the effect of 20-hydroxyecdysone at a concentration of 10-10 M to 10-7 M in sugar syrup on life espectancy and motor activity of worker bees under extremely high temperatures (50°C). The addition of 20E to the feed has an effect on survival time under conditions of hyperthermia, probably due to the transport of water from the honey goiter and rectum to the hemolymph, as well as on the development of the stress response. A non-linear, non-monotonic relationship was found out. It has been suggested that when consuming food with 2×10-9 M 20E, the enzymatic oxidation of 20E is activated, which causes a decrease in the 20E titer in the hemolymph and the observed change in the sign of the effect.
Геолого-геофизические исследования Владимира Марковича Новоселицкого
Authors: Бычков С.Г.
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to the memory of Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences,Professor, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation Vladimir Markovich Novoselitsky (01.01.1935 – 29.10.2008). V.M. Novoselitsky is a well-known scientist in Russia and abroad in the field of fundamental and applied geophysics. The directions developed by him are related to complex geological and geophysical research and studies of the earth's subsoil – search and exploration of mineraldeposits, geoecological, geotechnical research, forecasting of natural and man-made emergencies. His works remain defining in the theory and practice of exploration geophysics, mining geophysics and ensuring the safety of the population and national economic objects.
Десет писама на арамејском из Елефантине – јеврејска заједница у Елефантини с краја 5. века пре Христа
Authors: Ерић Бошко
Published: August 2024

Аутор у овом раду доноси увод, коментар, текстуалну и језичку анализу десет писама писаних на арамејском језику, у вези са јеврејском заједницом у Елефантини у 5. веку пре Христа. Препис ових писама са факсимила и њихов научни превод на српски. Рад почиње указивањем и поређењем хипотеза о историјско-политичким околностима које су условиле селидбе Јевреја у Египат у више таласа од 8. до 6. века пре Христа. Затим, говори се и о религијском амбијенту, како оном у ком су Јевреји живели пре селидбе у Египат, тако и о оном у војној колонији у Елефантини у којој су подигли храм Богу Јахвеу. Након тога, кроз анализу садржаја писама, за шта су поменута писма основни историјски извор, указује се на чињенице које се у њима проналазе: прво, укратко, о акту којим се одређује датум слављења Пасхе; друго, нешто опширније, о постојању храма богу Јахвеу у Елефантини, његовом рушењу, као и о разлозима за то, о покушајима његове обнове и добијању дозволе за ту обнову. Поред овога, аутор посвећује пажњу и језичкој анализи писама и указује на неке од специфичности дијалекта на ком су писма написана.
Ženski portreti u Tacitovim Analima
Authors: Ljubišić Sanja M.
Published: August 2024

U ovom radu se istražuju i analiziraju ženski portreti u Tacitovim Analima. Na osnovu analize prikazanih ženskih likova moguće je uvidjeti kakva je bila njihova uloga, uticaj i predstavljanje u istorijskom i političkom kontekstu. Glavna svrha rada je rasvijetliti na koji način je Tacit naslikao pojedine portrete žena sa svim njihovima skrivenim motivima, strastima i djelima po kojima su ostale upamćene. Ustanovljeno je kakva je Tacitova percepcija i reprezentacija žena, te uticaj ženskih likova na radnju i razvoj pripovijedanja. Žene su u Analima prikazane iz različitih perspektiva – društvenih, kulturnih i rodnih. Razotkriveni su kontrasti i paradoksi koji se javljaju u prikazu ženske snage i moći s obzirom na tradicionalno patrijarhalno rimsko društvo. Na osnovu kritičkog čitanja, identifikovani su subjektivni i objektivni opisi ženskih likova, to jest Tacitova simpatija ili antipatija prema nekima od njih, kao i njegov odnos prema ženama. Komparativnom analizom odabranih portreta došlo se do saznanja kakav je bio postupak portretisanja pojedinih ženskih likova. Pažnja je usmjerena i na jezik i stil, sa naglaskom na stilske i retorske elemente, koji otkrivaju implikacije i konotacije Tacitovih opisa.
Борбена готовост, ред и дисциплина у Првом крајишком корпусу Војске Републике Српске (1993–1995)
Authors: Латиновић Горан
Published: August 2024

Историчар који покушава да се бави историјом Републике Српске и нарочито историјом Војске Републике Српске суочава се са тешко премостивом препреком у виду чињенице да је архивска грађа Војске Републике Српске дијелом уништена, дијелом отуђена и дијелом никако или веома тешко доступна истраживачима. Отуда и веома мали број озбиљних научних радова о важним темама из историје Војске Републике Српске. Једна од тих тема је и стање борбене готовости, реда и дисциплине у Војсци Републике Српске на различитим нивоима, од чега је на концу и зависила успјешност извођења борбених дејстава. Рад о борбеној готовости, реду и дисциплини у Првом крајишком корпусу, који је заснован готово искључиво на изворима првог реда, који до сада нису били коришћени, представља први историографски покушај да се ово важно питање покуша реконструисати до мјере у којој би била разумљивија ратна историја овог Корпуса, као најзначајнијег у систему одбране Републике Српске (1992–1995).
ASOCIACIÓN ENTRE LA CALIDAD DE ATENCIÓN DE ENFERMERÍA PERCIBIDA Y NIVEL DE SATISFACCIÓN POR PACIENTES HOSPITALIZADOS
Authors: Santes Bastián María del Carmen , Flores Arias María Luisa , Martínez Díaz Nazaria , García Vásquez Magali Janeth , Fernández Sánchez Higinio
Published: August 2024

OBJETIVO: El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la asociación entre la calidad de la atención percibida y el nivel de satisfacción por pacientes hospitalizados en una institución de salud en México. MÉTODO: Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo-correlacional, de corte transversal. La muestra (n=37) se conformó por pacientes hospitalizados en una institución se segundo nivel de atención en Guanajuato. Las variables, calidad percibida de la atención de Enfermería y satisfacción global se midieron utilizando el instrumento de SERVQHOS-E de 17 ítems y dos subescalas (tangibles e intangibles). Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva y la prueba Chi-cuadrada de Pearson. El programa SPSS auxilió en el procesamiento de datos. RESULTADOS: El 51% de los participantes se identifican como hombres con una edad promedio de 42.97 años. La Calidad Intangible la calificaron como regular (57%), mientras que la Calidad Tangible como buena (65%). El nivel de satisfacción fue evaluado como Satisfecho (49%) y Muy Satisfecho (51%). Se encontró una asociación entre los factores intangibles con el nivel de satisfacción (p = .015); sin embargo, en los factores tangibles no se encontró asociación (p = .248). CONCLUSIONES: Estos resultados podrían reflejar la formación rigurosa y de calidad de los enfermeros que laboran en esta institución. Sin embargo, también podrían indicar las carencias de la institución en cuanto a equipo tecnológico para brindar mejores servicios de salud.
MOTIVOS INTRÍNSECOS, EXTRÍNSECOS Y EXPECTATIVAS PARA ELECCIÓN DE LA CARRERA, COMO PREDICTORES DE RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO EN ESTUDIANTES DE ENFERMERÍA
Authors: Tirado-Reyes Roberto Joel , Garay-Núñez Jesús Roberto , Delgadillo-Breceda Ulises Benjamín , Noh-Moo Pedro Moises , Aguirre-Zazueta Alexia Gabriela , Ontiveros-Herrera Gabriela
Published: August 2024

NTRODUCCIÓN. El decantarse por una carrera universitaria, es una decisión que marca el futuro profesional de los jóvenes; en ella están envueltas motivaciones intrínsecas, extrínsecas y expectativas que pueden predecir el desempeño académico. OBJETIVO. Predecir el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de una facultad de enfermería, a través de los motivos intrínsecos, extrínsecos y expectativas para la elección de la carrera. METODOLOGÍA. Estudio correlacional, longitudinal, analítico. La muestra estuvo constituida por 400 estudiantes de primer semestre. Se aplicó una cédula socio demográfica; Escala de Motivación en Educación (EME); Escala de Expectativas Para la Elección de la Carrera e Interés Hacia los Estudios (EEPECIHE); Escala de Seguimiento Cambios en las Expectativas, Grado de Interés y Satisfacción de los Estudiantes (ESCEGIS). Los datos se analizaron con el software SPSS versión 25 para iOS; el estudio contó con la aprobación del comité de bioética en investigación de la Facultad de Enfermería Culiacán. RESULTADOS. Existen diferencias significativas de las motivaciones, expectativas y rendimiento académico (p <.05) al inicio del semestre y al finalizar el semestre; las motivaciones y expectativas predicen el rendimiento académico, en 74.6%, (R2=0.747, Ajuste R2 = 0.746, 𝛽0 = 14.92, DW=1.91, F=53.492, p=0.001). CONCLUSIÓN. El ingreso a la vida universitaria y trayectoria académica están relacionadas con motivaciones intrínsecas, extrínsecas y expectativas, así mismo pueden predecir el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes; sin embargo, es necesario realizar mediciones de seguimientos, con el propósito de llegar a conclusiones más precisas.
Quero estudar! Onde está a minha vaga?
Authors: Silva Giácomo de Carli da
Published: August 2024

Ter acesso ao ensino público no Brasil é um direito garantido em constituição. Ele determina que temos acesso ao ensino público de qualidade e gratuito. Dessa forma, vagas públicas podem ser ocupadas por qualquer pessoa que as desejem, cumprindo os requisitos mínimos legais. A presente investigação contou como método de pesquisa, a pesquisa documental por focar-se na análise e interpretação de documentos oficiais e e-mails. Como técnica de abordagem, a abordagem qualitativa foi escolhida por não se preocupar com quantidade, mas sim, com a qualidade das informações coletadas. Como análise final, a pesquisa contou com a análise de conteúdo. Dessa forma, a presente investigação buscou responder aos seguintes questionamentos: O ensino público superior de música brasileiro é de fato para todos? Como que universidades podem cobrar conteúdos em seus concursos vestibulares, que não foram ensinados na escola básica de ensino, no caso, conteúdos musicais? e Universidades públicas podem deixar vagas públicas sobrarem havendo candidatos as querendo?
Coffee in Indian Economy: Performance and Prospects
Authors: B M Thrilok Belli , Veershetty  , M S Jagadeesh , P Neelakantappa , Prashant  , G J. Abhishek
Published: August 2024

Coffee is a universal hot beverage, and its international trade volumes point to significant approval in favour of coffee consumption. For many nations in the tropics, coffee is a major source of foreign exchange. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the global and domestic coffee industry, with a particular focus on India's role based on the secondary data taken from different sources like ITC trade map, Coffee Board of India and international coffee organization statistics, etc. In 2022, global coffee production reached 10.89 million tons, with Brazil, Vietnam, and Indonesia leading the output. Despite being the eighth-largest coffee producer, India's export ranking is relatively low due to significant domestic consumption. This study employs standard econometric tools, such as compound annual growth rate, Cuddy Della Index, Markov chain analysis, etc. The Johansen co-integration test revealed a long-run equilibrium relationship among selected Arabica and Robusta coffee markets. Furthermore, the pair-wise Granger causality test identified unidirectional causality in price transmission among certain Arabica markets, while bidirectional causality was observed among Robusta markets. The paper also highlights the declining coffee yield in India due to biotic and abiotic stressors, despite an increase in production and cultivation area. The study concludes with a discussion on the dynamics of Indian coffee exports, where high domestic demand and fluctuating international prices contribute to the sector's variability. This research provides valuable insights into the performance and prospects of the coffee industry within the Indian economy, offering a basis for future policy and market interventions.
Application of Sponge City for Controlling Surface Runoff Pollution
Authors: Ahmed Hewr Gailani , Aziz Shuokr Qarani , Wu Bingdang , Ahmed Malband Sabir , Jha Kartikesh , Wang Zhixin , Nie Yiming , Huang Tianyin
Published: August 2024

Nowadays, due to the complexity of urban growth and the frequency of extreme stormwater events, flooding has emerged as a major global problem. Scientists and engineers are competing to find the best and most economical ways to prevent flooding. In 2014, China introduced the concept of a sponge city, similar to the low-impact development (LID) approach, comprising several facilities to prevent flooding. In addition to preventing flooding, this approach offers various benefits such as increasing groundwater levels and expanding green spaces. Sponge city is based on four basic principles: urban water resourcing, ecological water management, green infrastructures, and urban permeable pavement. It involves transforming urban infrastructures into green infrastructures. This review analyzes insights from more than 50 articles focusing on various sponge city facilities and classifying them based on their roles in infiltration, retention, storage, purification, use, and drainage. It also compares Sponge city with traditional runoff management approaches. Overall, this review aims to deepen our understanding of modern urban water management strategies and their implications for sustainable development.
Analyzing Price Behaviour and Constraints in Marketing of Small Onion in Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: D. Dinesh , R. Parimalarangan , K. M. Shivakumar , A. Rohini , M. Kalpana , M Prahadeeswaran
Published: August 2024

This study examines market trends and seasonal patterns in small onion Markets in Tamil Nadu, while also investigating challenges faced by various stakeholders in the onion supply chain. The various analyses have made use of secondary data that has been gathered from different sources. The NHRDF office in Coimbatore, NHB website and AGMARKNET website are the sources of the monthly data on wholesale market prices and arrivals of small onions f markets of Dindigul, Chennai, Coimbatore and Idukki from 2014 to 2023. Primary data also obtained to fulfill the one of the research objectives by surveying the sample of respondents. Two districts were selected purposefully: Perambalur and Trichy districts, based on the top onion producing districts in Tamil Nadu. The sample size constitutes 180 respondents (80 farmers, 40 retailers, 20 wholesalers and 40 consumers) were randomly interviewed with help of pre structured interview schedule. Trend analysis revealed increasing price trends across all markets, with Idukki experiencing the highest rate of increase. Seasonal index analysis indicated that prices in Tamil Nadu markets are influenced by arrivals, with lower prices during peak arrival periods., while Idukki market in Kerala prices less influenced by arrivals. Farmers struggle primarily with high labor costs (78%) and high cost of fertilizers pesticides and machineries (68.7%), while consumers face problems with price fluctuations (68.8%) and quality concerns (68.6%), retailers face problems with lack of storage facilities (76.27%) and absence of facilities for grading (64.85%), and wholesalers struggle with financial risks (79.2%). The study's findings will aid policymakers to focus on improving market infrastructure, regulating intermediaries, and supporting farmers in managing costs. Leveraging existing labor schemes could help alleviate workforce shortages. Furthermore, customers would gain from initiatives to maintain price stability and raise quality standards.
Rooting for Change: Unveiling Farmers' Bio-input Awareness and Knowledge Across Tamil Nadu's Agro-climatic Zones
Authors: Priya B. Vishnu , Sriram N. , Kumar M. Senthil , Saravanakumar V. , Ganapati Patil Santosh
Published: August 2024

Aim: The purpose of this research is to analyse farmers' awareness and knowledge towards bio-inputs across six agro-climatic zones in Tamil Nadu, India.
Study Design: The study used an ex post facto research strategy with multistage random sampling.
Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in eight districts spanning six agro-climatic zones of Tamil Nadu. Data was collected between December 2023 to April 2024 using a well-structured interview schedule.
Methodology: A total of 240 farmers were surveyed, with 30 drawn from each of the eight districts. Participants were selected via snowball sampling. Data was gathered through structured interviews and evaluated using percentage analysis.
Results: The survey found that 55.56% of farmers across all districts were highly aware of bio-inputs, 26.64% were somewhat knowledgeable, and 17.79% were unaware. Thoothukudi district had the highest awareness rate (68%), followed by Thanjavur (66.66%) and Villupuram (64%). Kodaikanal was the outlier, with the lowest high awareness (24.50%) and the greatest low awareness (39.50%). The research identified various factors influencing these variances, including the efficacy of extension services, access to knowledge and resources, demonstration programs, peer influence, and socio-economic status.
Conclusion: The data show a significant gap between farmers' awareness and in-depth understanding of bio-inputs such as Rhizobium, Azotobacter, and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB), with noticeable regional differences. While overall awareness is good, the prevalence of medium knowledge levels suggests the need for additional practical, hands-on training and continuing education programs. This can be achieved through region-specific initiatives, including on-farm demonstrations, farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing, and collaboration with local agricultural universities. Addressing these challenges has the potential to promote sustainable farming methods, ensuring food security and environmental health across Tamil Nadu's diverse agro-climatic zones.
High‐speed imaging of Strombolian eruptions: Gas‐pyroclast dynamics in initial volcanic jets
Authors: Taddeucci J. , Alatorre‐Ibarguengoitia M. A. , Palladino D. M. , Scarlato P. , Camaldo C.
Published: July 2015

High‐speed imaging of Strombolian explosions brings into view the motion of pyroclasts upon leaving the volcanic vent. The erupted gas‐pyroclast mixtures form jets with well‐defined leading vortex rings that rise at almost constant velocity proportional to the time‐averaged velocity of pyroclasts. The ejection velocity of pyroclasts decreases over time and defines a conical profile centered on the jet central streamline. Pyroclast deceleration patterns are related to their velocity and compatible with drag force but are also strongly controlled by jet dynamics. These patterns include constant, decreasing, or abruptly increasing decelerations up to 104 m s−2. Nonuniform deceleration focuses at the jet sides and, mostly, in a narrow zone across the vortex ring. This deceleration zone is trailed by a reduced drag zone, where deceleration is drastically reduced. In these highly transient eruptions, both zones move upward and attenuate over time. Our results provide the first quantitative mapping of reduced drag zones.
Comparing different assimilation techniques for the ionospheric F2 layer reconstruction
Authors: Gerzen Tatjana , Minkwitz David , Schlueter Stefan
Published: July 2015

From the applications perspective the electron density is the major determining parameter of the ionosphere due to its strong impact on the radio signal propagation. As the most ionized ionospheric region, the F2 layer has the most pronounced effect on transionospheric radio wave propagation. The maximum electron density of the F2 layer, NmF2, and its height, hmF2, are of particular interest for radio communication applications as well as for characterizing the ionosphere. Since these ionospheric key parameters decisively shape the vertical electron density profiles, the precise calculation of them is of crucial importance for an accurate 3‐D electron density reconstruction. The vertical sounding by ionosondes provides the most reliable source of F2 peak measurements. Within this paper, we compare the following data assimilation methods incorporating ionosonde measurements into a background model: Optimal Interpolation (OI), OI with time forecast (OI FC), the Successive Correction Method (SCM), and a modified SCM (MSCM) working with a daytime‐dependent measurement error variance. These approaches are validated with the measurements of nine ionosonde stations for two periods covering quiet and disturbed ionospheric conditions. In particular, for the quiet period, we show that MSCM outperforms the other assimilation methods and allows an accuracy gain up to 75% for NmF2 and 37% for hmF2 compared to the background model. For the disturbed period, OI FC reveals the most promising results with improvements up to 79% for NmF2 and 50% for hmF2 compared to the background and up to 42% for NmF2 and 16% for hmF2 compared to OI.
Convective boundary layer evolution from lidar backscatter and its relationship with surface aerosol concentration at a location of a central China megacity
Authors: Kong Wei , Yi Fan
Published: July 2015

Based on the 1 min backscatter ratio R profiles from the all‐day lidar measurements in Wuhan, China (30.5°N, 114.4°E), hourly convective boundary layer (CBL) height was calculated with the variance method. The calculated CBL height sequence displays the regular diurnal cycle of the CBL top. The prevalent mixing process within the CBL is also revealed. During the CBL growth period, the backscatter ratio R falls visibly with increasing altitude and has large variance within the CBL, suggesting that more abundant aerosol particles from lower altitudes are being transported upward and being mixed with the local background or advected aerosol layers. During the CBL quasistationary period, R tends to be vertically uniform, and its variance reaches a daytime minimum within the CBL, indicating that the vertical homogenization of aerosol particles produced by the convectively driven mixing reaches its maximum. During the afternoon and early evening transition period, the vertical uniformity of R weakens and the variance enlarges again, implying that the reduced convectively driven mixing fails to maintain a high vertical homogeneity. When the 1 min R profiles were plotted together in terms of each 1 h interval, the fluctuating R curves at heights around the CBL top looked like a “node”, representing the structure of the entrainment zone between the CBL and the free troposphere. The moving node depicts the evolution of the entrainment zone. The diurnal variation of the CBL height shows an obvious seasonal dependence which coincides with the annual variation of the local surface temperature. The surface fine particle concentration generally has a more complex diurnal cycle than that expected from the CBL‐dilution/CBL‐accumulation effect. But, it shows a strong annual variation which is out of phase with respect to that of the monthly mean maximum CBL height. This tends to suggest that the seasonal behavior of the surface fine particle concentration mainly depends on the seasonal variation in available volume (determined by the CBL height) for aerosol dispersion.
Wave propagation simulation of radio occultations based on ECMWF refractivity profiles
Authors: Benzon Hans‐Henrik , Høeg Per
Published: July 2015

This paper describes a complete radio occultation simulation environment, including realistic refractivity profiles, wave propagation modeling, instrument modeling, and bending angle retrieval. The wave propagator is used to simulate radio occultation measurements. The radio waves are propagated through a refractivity field which has been calculated with the use of numerical weather prediction models. The numerical weather prediction model used in this paper is a model from the European Centre for Medium‐Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). The wave propagator has been used to simulate a number of radio occultations. The output from the wave propagator simulator is used as input to a Full Spectrum Inversion retrieval module which calculates geophysical parameters. These parameters can be compared to the ECMWF atmospheric profiles. The comparison can be used to reveal system errors and get a better understanding of the physics. The wave propagation simulations will in this paper also be compared to real measurements. These radio occultations have been exposed to the same atmospheric conditions as the radio occultations simulated by the wave propagator. This comparison reveals that precise radio occultations can be simulated when the simulations are based on wave propagation and refractivity field inputs from a numerical weather prediction model.
A Synergistic Combinatorial and Chiroptical Study of Peptide Catalysts for Asymmetric Baeyer–Villiger Oxidation
Authors: Giuliano Michael W. , Lin Chung‐Yon , Romney David K. , Miller Scott J. , Anslyn Eric V.
Published: July 2015

We report an approach to the asymmetric Baeyer–Villiger oxidation utilizing bioinformatics‐inspired combinatorial screening for catalyst discovery. Scaled‐up validation of our on‐bead efforts with a circular dichroism‐based assay of alcohols derived from the products of solution‐phase reactions established the absolute configuration of lactone products; this assay proved equivalent to HPLC in its ability to evaluate catalyst performance, but was far superior in its speed of analysis. Further solution‐phase screening of a focused library suggested a mode of asymmetric induction that draws distinct parallels with the mechanism of Baeyer–Villiger monooxygenases.

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Assessment of first and second degree relatives of individuals with bipolar disorder shows increased genetic risk scores in both affected relatives and young At‐Risk Individuals
Authors: Fullerton Janice M. , Koller Daniel L. , Edenberg Howard J. , Foroud Tatiana , Liu Hai , Glowinski Anne L. , McInnis Melvin G. , Wilcox Holly C. , Frankland Andrew , Roberts Gloria , Schofield Peter R. , Mitchell Philip B. , Nurnberger John I. ,   Bipolar High Risk Study Group, BiGS Consortium
Published: July 2015

Recent studies have revealed the polygenic nature of bipolar disorder (BP), and identified common risk variants associated with illness. However, the role of common polygenic risk in multiplex families has not previously been examined. The present study examined 249 European‐ancestry families from the NIMH Genetics Initiative sample, comparing subjects with narrowly defined BP (excluding bipolar II and recurrent unipolar depression; n = 601) and their adult relatives without BP (n = 695). Unrelated adult controls (n = 266) were from the NIMH TGEN control dataset. We also examined a prospective cohort of young (12–30 years) offspring and siblings of individuals with BPI and BPII disorder (at risk; n = 367) and psychiatrically screened controls (n = 229), ascertained from five sites in the US and Australia and assessed with standardized clinical protocols. Thirty‐two disease‐associated SNPs from the PGC‐BP Working Group report (2011) were genotyped and additive polygenic risk scores (PRS) derived. We show increased PRS in adult cases compared to unrelated controls (P = 3.4 × 10−5, AUC = 0.60). In families with a high‐polygenic load (PRS score ≥32 in two or more subjects), PRS distinguished cases with BPI/SAB from other relatives (P = 0.014, RR = 1.32). Secondly, a higher PRS was observed in at‐risk youth, regardless of affected status, compared to unrelated controls (GEE‐χ2 = 5.15, P = 0.012). This report is the first to explore common polygenic risk in multiplex families, albeit using only a small number of robustly associated risk variants. We show that individuals with BP have a higher load of common disease‐associated variants than unrelated controls and first‐degree relatives, and illustrate the potential utility of PRS assessment in a family context. © 2015 The Authors. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Foam injection molding of poly(lactic) acid: Effect of back pressure on morphology and mechanical properties
Authors: Volpe Valentina , Pantani Roberto
Published: July 2015

Foam injection molding is a processing technology applied to produce a plastic part of a well‐defined shape, containing a significant fraction of voids and thus consuming less material without sacrificing mechanical properties. This technology is particularly interesting for biodegradable polymers and in particular for poly(lactic acid), PLA, since it can be adopted to save material and to avoid thermal degradation due to its high viscosity at high shear rates, which requires high temperatures in traditional injection molding process. In this work a traditional injection molding machine, modified just in the cylinder to allow the gas injection, was adopted to obtain foam injection molding of a PLA grade. In particular, the effect of back pressure on foaming was assessed. Back pressure is the pressure imposed at the back of the screw when it is returning back to prepare a new amount of material to be injected (batching phase) and thus is particularly relevant in the formation of the polymer−gas mixture. It was shown that on increasing the back pressure the percentage of foaming agent inside the injection chamber is smaller, and thus foaming is less effective. The obtained samples were characterized as far as density and mechanical properties are concerned and it was found that it was possible to reduce the density of about 25% without a significant loss of mechanical properties. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015, 132, 42612.
Isolation and Characterization of Multipotential Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of the Tibia: Case Report
Authors: Diaz‐Solano Dylana , Wittig Olga , Mota Jose D. , Cardier Jose E.
Published: July 2015

Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is an uncommon disease whose etiology and pathogenesis is unknown. Several evidences suggest that decreased osteogenic capacities, impaired local vascularization, and microenvironment alterations may play a role in the pathogenesis of CPT. Additionally, it is not clear if the pathogenesis of this disease is related to the absence of cells with osteogenic capacity of differentiation. In this work, a two‐year‐old patient diagnosed with CPT underwent an orthopedic surgery to promote bone union in a pseudoarthrosis lesion. Tissue from CPT lesion was excised, and histological evaluation and tissue culture were performed. Histologic analysis of the soft CPT lesion showed the presence of highly cellular fibrous tissue, vascularization, and abundant extracellular matrix. Fusiform cells of mesenchymal appearance were observed but osteoblasts, osteoclasts, chondrocytes, and adipose cells were not found. There was no evidence of osteogenesis. CPT tissue cultured as explants showed, after one month of culture, evidence of osteogenesis, chondrogenesis, and adipogenesis. Cells isolated from explants of CPT tissue showed a fibroblast‐like morphology and expressed the mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) markers: CD105, CD73, and CD90 (CPT‐MSC). Functional analysis showed that CPT‐MSC differentiate, in vitro, into osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipocytic cells. CPT‐MSC expressed osteocalcin and agrecan. CPT‐MSC produced collagen in the presence of ascorbic acid. MSC from BM of normal individuals were used as control. In summary, our results indicate that CPT tissue contains MSC with osteogenic capacity of differentiation. It is possible that CPT microenvironment may contribute to impair the osteogenic capacity of differentiation of CPT‐MSC. Anat Rec, 298:1804–1814, 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Direct Power Control of Dfig by Using Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller
Authors: Kalamian Nasrin , Verij Kazemi Mohammad , Gholomian S. Asghar
Published: July 2015

This paper proposes a nonlinear model predictive direct power control (PDPC) strategy for a double fed induction generator (DFIG)‐based wind energy generation system. Active and reactive power variations of DFIG are calculated based on machine rules, and a nonlinear model of DFIG is given. A nonlinear model predictive controller (NMPC) is presented based on the useful cost function and constraint that it results in more proximity between simulations and reality. The power and current ripples are reduced and the optimal rotor voltage is generated based on an objective function and the constraints. The rotor voltage vector is calculated in the synchronous reference frame and transferred into the rotor reference frame. Simulation results of a 2 MW DFIG system show good performance of the proposed method during variation of active and reactive powers, machine parameters, and wind speed. Also, the transient responses of active and reactive powers are within a few milliseconds.