bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Water Quality Assessment using Selected Macroinvertebrate Based Indices and Water Quality Index of Sungai Air Hitam Selangor
Authors: Abu Sama Harisham , Yuzir Muhammad Ali , Azman Shamila
Published: December 2024

A study was conducted from July to December 2022 at Sungai Air Hitam, a small tributary of the Selangor River located within the Tanjung Karang Sub-basin in Malaysia (coordinates: 3° 24' 27" N, 101° 25' 54" E to 3° 28' 14" N, 101° 26' 59" E). This confluence is situated near three major downstream water treatment plants. The study assessed six water quality parameters—pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammonia (NH3), and suspended solids (SS)—to calculate the Water Quality Index (WQI). Macroinvertebrates were sampled simultaneously using the dipping net method to obtain biotic indices for further evaluation of water quality. The results indicated that the WQI classified Sungai Air Hitam as Class III, with scores ranging from 56.9 to 64.6, suggesting the river is suitable for water supply and fisheries. However, the Biological Monitoring Working Party (BMWP) index categorized the water quality as poor, with scores between 30 and 42. Similarly, the Average Score Per Taxon (ASPT) ranged from 3.25 to 5.25, indicating pollution or environmental impact, while the Family Biotic Index (FBI) further classified the river as having poor to very poor water quality, with scores between 6.57 and 8.11. Overall, the study suggests that Sungai Air Hitam has experienced some degree of ecological degradation. These findings emphasize the need for continuous monitoring and remediation efforts to preserve and restore water quality.
Contamination of active sludge in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky treatment facilities and the water of Avacha Bay with dairy production waste of JSC “Petropavlovsky Dairy Factory”
Authors: Н.Г. Клочкова , А.В. Мангазиев
Published: December 2024

ЗАГРЯЗНЕНИЕ АКТИВНОГО ИЛА ОЧИСТНЫХ СООРУЖЕНИЙ г. ПЕТРОПАВЛОВСКА-КАМЧАТСКОГО И ВОД АВАЧИНСКОЙ ГУБЫ ОТХОДАМИ МОЛОЧНОГО ПРОИЗВОДСТВА АО «МОЛОКОЗАВОД ПЕТРОПАВЛОВСКИЙ»

Contamination of active sludge in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky treatment facilities and the water of Avacha Bay with dairy production waste of JSC “Petropavlovsky Dairy Factory”
Chemical properties of soils in the vicinity of thermal sites “Kotel” and “Griffin Ivanova” (Nalychevsky Nature Park, Eastern Kamchatka)
Authors: Н.В. Казаков
Published: December 2024

ХИМИЧЕСКИЕ СВОЙСТВА ПОЧВ ОКРЕСТНОСТЕЙ ТЕРМАЛЬНЫХ ПЛОЩАДОК «КОТЁЛ» и «ГРИФОН ИВАНОВА» (ПРИРОДНЫЙ ПАРК «НАЛЫЧЕВСКИЙ», ВОСТОЧНАЯ КАМЧАТКА)

Chemical properties of soils in the vicinity of thermal sites “Kotel” and “Griffin Ivanova” (Nalychevsky Nature Park, Eastern Kamchatka)
Pengolahan Daging Ayam Kampung yang Dicuring Nanokapsul Jus Kunyit Sebagai Pangan Fungsional Pencegah Rawan Stunting
Authors: Sundari Sundari , Susiati Anastasia Mamilisti , Sholihah Nafiatun
Published: December 2024

Pengabdian ini dilatar belakangi oleh kondisi mitra KWT Sari Dewi II yang usaha di bidang budidaya ayam KUB dengan saldo yang mulai menurun karena rendahnya keuntungan. Di tambah kondisi Masyarakat desa Argosari yang masih ada anak stunting. Maka penulis bersama masyarakat sepakat bertujuan untuk pembinaan manajemen produksi dan pengolahan pasca panen untuk pengembangan ekonomi produktif serta pencegahan stunting. Metode yang dilakukan yaitu sosialisasi, penyuluhan, pelatihan/Penerapan teknologi pengolahan nugget dan sosis, pendampingan usaha dan evaluasi hasil serta keberlanjutan. Hasil kegiatan, perbaikan managemen produksi (biosecurity & vaksinasi) dan perbaikan produksi (dihasilkan nugget dan sosis fungsional) serta peningkatan keberdayaan mitra meliputi pengetahuan, ketrampilan dan macam produk yang berpotensi pencegah rawan stunting. Ada peningkatan pendapatan peternak dari jual hidup dewasa per ekor (1 kg) dengan harga Rp.50.000 setelah diolah dari 1 ekor (500 g daging) akan bertambah nilainya menjadi 40 pcs nugget dan 20 pcs sosis dengan penerimaan Rp.75.000 atau ada kenaikan pendapatan ± 25.000/ekor. Hasil evaluasi, Masyarakat sangat senang merasa terbantu dan ada solusi produksi yang stagnan cenderung menurun kini punya kemampuan bisa pengolahan pasca panen dan bisa menjual produk berkualitas: nugget dan sosis fungsional.
The Significance of Timurid Thinkers’ Views on the Upbringing of the Perfect Person in Today’s Importance
Authors: Tursunaliyevich Boltaboyev
Published: December 2024

The article examines the development of Sufism during the Timurid period and the theoretical-methodological issues in its study, the interpretation of the concept of the perfect person in the Sufi philosophical views of the Timurids, and the relevance of the views of Timurid thinkers on the upbringing of the perfect person in today’s context. Additionally, the article analyzes the significance of the views of the Timurids’ thinkers on the upbringing of the perfect person in contemporary society.
Health: A business or a universal right
Authors: Suryasa I Wayan , Rodríguez-Gámez María , Koldoris Tihnov
Published: December 2024

Health is an essential component of human well-being and a fundamental right that must be accessible to everyone, regardless of their origin or social condition. It is recognized as a universal human right, as stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. of the United Nations. However, in recent decades, and fundamentally in the stage of the Covid 19 pandemic, it can be seen how it has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar global industry, generating a clear intersection between the right to health and the health economy as a business. The objective is to demonstrate that health is understood as a universal right and this idea must be an awareness fundamentally among people linked to this sector that is so necessary for humanity. The bibliographic review and the historical-logical and dialectical method were used as methodology, allowing us to understand reality through critically analyzing current perceptions. The result was that strategies must be drawn up to ensure that health is a right for everyone without considering race, color, or religion that all humans have the right to health, and that it is sustainable.
Food Security is A Determinant of Anemia in Children Aged 6 – 23 Months at UPTD Puskesmas DTP Pedes
Authors: Wahyuningsih Utami , Rohmah Lulu Mamluatur , Simanungkalit Sintha Fransiske , Arini Firlia Ayu
Published: December 2024

In 2019, WHO data showed that the prevalence of anemia in children aged 6-59 months in Indonesia was 38.4%. The impact of anemia in children under two years old causes permanent cognitive damage and increases the risk of death. Objective: This study aims to determine the factors associated with anemia in children aged 6-23 months. Methods: This type of research is an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. The accidental sampling method was used to obtain 100 respondents who fit the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study was conducted with a questionnaire instrument and Hb examination using the Easytouch GcHb tool. Data analysis included univariate, bivariate, and multivariate. Results: variables associated with anemia in under two are maternal education (p = 0.003), maternal age (p = 0.042), maternal knowledge (p = 0.004), maternal parenting (p = 0.003), and food security (p = 0.003). After multivariate test, it was found that food security was the dominant factor of anemia in children with OR 10.052. Conclusion: Food security is the dominant factor in children's anemia status with a 10.052 times higher potential for anemia. Food insecurity is related to changes in food quality that can affect the availability of nutrient-dense foods, including foods with high iron bioavailability. This can lead to anemia through inadequate micronutrient intake. The government should conduct early detection of anemia in children so as to prevent anemia as early as possible and provide non-cash food assistance to communities experiencing food insecurity
The Relationship Between Protein and Iodine Intake and The Incidence of Stunting in Toddlers Aged 12-24 Months at The Srumbung Health Center, Magelang Regency
Authors: Sulistyani Theresia Deby , Setyaji Diyan Yunanto
Published: December 2024

Stunting is a condition of growth failure in toddlers due to chronic malnutrition, especially in the first 1000 days of life, namely from when the child is in the womb until the age of 24 months. Toddlers are said to be stunted if their height per age is <-2 SD. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between protein intake and iodine intake with the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 12-24 months at the Srumbung Health Center, Magelang. This study used a cross-sectional research design with a sample size of 100 toddlers aged 12-24 months at the Srumbung Health Center. Based on the results of the study, it was stated that the better the daily protein intake of toddlers in the last 3 months, the lower the risk of toddlers aged 12-24 months at the Srumbung Health Center experiencing stunting. From this study, it can be concluded that the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 12-24 months in the Srumbung Health Center area is related to protein intake but not to iodine intake.
EdTech for Education in Emergencies: A review of existing guidance and minimum standards
Authors: Barnes Katrina , Ramesh Vasudevan Sharanya , Hayat Amal , Emerusenge Aime Parfait , Zazai Rozina
Published: December 2024

An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org/
KUŞKUCU ARGÜMANLARA KARŞIN B. RUSSELL’IN FELSEFESİNDE BİLGİNİN OLANAĞI, KAYNAĞI VE TÜRLERİ
Authors: Çelik Zeynep
Published: December 2024

Russell’a göre bütün bilgimizi temelde iki farklı şekilde sınıflandırabiliriz: Deneyim Bilgisi ve Çıkarım Bilgisi. Bunlardan ilki, doğrudan duyu verilerinden oluşur ve bu bilgi türünde herhangi bir çıkarım sürecinden söz edemeyiz. İkincisi ise, ilk aşamada duyu verileri üzerine kurulmuş önermelerden, sözdizimsel kurallar ve mantıksal ilişkiler aracılığıyla türetilmiş bilgilerdir. Çıkarım bilgisinin doğruluğu ya da yanlışlığı, öncül-sonuç ilişkisinde mantık kuralları doğrultusunda belirlenirken; deneyim bilgisinin doğruluğu ya da yanlışlığı, dile getirilen önermenin olgular ile olan ilişkisine göre belirlenir. Bu açıdan doğruluk ve yanlışlık, yalnızca şeylerin ya da zihin durumlarının değil; şeyler hakkındaki inançları dile getiren önermelerin bir özelliğidir, dolayısıyla deneyim-dış dünya ilişkisinde ortaya çıkar.
ANALISIS DAYA SERAP AIR DAN KEKUATAN BENDING KOMPOSIT SERBUK LIMBAH GERGAJI KAYU INDUSTRI JUKUNG
Authors: Saputra Andrian , Seprianto Dicky , Mulyadi
Published: December 2024

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui parameter daya serap air dan kekuatan bending, dengan variasi ukuran mesh dan volume serbuk kayu. Partikel serbuk yang digunakan 20 mesh dan 80 mesh dengan variasi volume serbuk kayu 70 % dan 80%. Spesimen pengujian bending dibuat mengguanakan standar ASTM D790-02 dan daya serap air menggunakan stadandar SNI 03-2105-2006. Nilai daya serap air paling baik pada spesimen BX (70% serbuk kayu, 80 mesh) dengan nilai penambahan penyerapan air 0,43 % dan nilai terendah pada variasi AY (80% serbuk kayu, 20 mesh) sebesar 0,76 %. Dari hasil uji Anova Nilai dari Fhitung ukuran mesh dan Fhitug volume serbuk kayu Fhitung ˃ Ftabel = (Ha) yang berarti berpengaruh. Daya serap air dipengaruhi ukuran mesh sebesar 35,59 % dan volume sebuk kayu sebesar 59.88 %.  Nilai flexural strength tertinggi pada spesimen BX (70% serbuk kayu, 80 mesh) dengan nilai flexural strength 59.34 MPa dan nilai terendah pada variasi BY (80% serbuk kayu, 80 mesh) sebesar 33.37 MPa. Dari hasil uji Anova Nilai dari Fhitung volume serbuk kayu Fhitung ˃ Ftabel = (Ha) yang berarti berpengaruh. Sedangkan ukuran mesh adalah Fhitung < Ftabel = (H0) yang berarti tidak ada pengaruh. Flexural strength dipengaruhi ukuran mesh sebesar 2,60 % dan volume sebuk kayu sebesar 83,05 %.
COOLING PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL OF TEC1-12710 AND TEC1-12715 SR THERMOELECTRIC MODULES WITH HOT SIDE COOLING OPTIMIZATION METHODS USING SEVERAL TYPES OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
Authors: Kurniasetiawati Annisa Syafitri , Prasetyo Bowo Yuli
Published: December 2024

Thermoelectric module is a mature technology that have been used in cooling applications such as special product storage cabins and cooling electronic products. Compared to the conventional technology (vapor compression systems), thermoelectric modules offer many advantages. However, in terms of cooling performance, particularly for large cooling capacities (>100Watt), thermoelectric modules still lag the conventional technology. One method that can be used to improve the cooling performance of thermoelectric modules is cooling the hot side of the module using a heat exchanger. In this study, experiments will be carried out on the TEC1-12710 and TEC1-12715 SR modules which alternately combined with five types of heat exchangers on the hot side of the module, connected by thermal paste. The types of heat exchangers used are Square HE, Round HE, Two-Pipe HE, Four-Pipe HE, and Liquid-Cooler HE. The experiments are carried out with operating voltage variations of 12V, 9V and 6V for each thermoelectric module. The data analysis results found that the best COP value was obtained by the TEC1-12715 SR thermoelectric module with the Round type Heat Exchanger of 0.767 at a voltage of 6V. For the TEC1-12710 thermoelectric module, the highest COP value was also obtained when the module was paired with a Round type Heat Exchanger at a voltage of 6V, with a value of 0.620. Additionally, the highest heat absorption value for both thermoelectric modules was obtained at a voltage of 12V using the Round type heat exchanger, namely 19.61 Watts (TEC1-12710) and 26.98 Watts (TEC1-12715 SR), respectively.
Corruption Policy Challenges in Combating Land Mafia: Experiences from Several Countries
Authors: Hartanto Ponco , Suwadi Pujiyono , Rustamaji Muhammad , Kamil Rizqan
Published: December 2024

This study describes the criminal law technique used to eradicate land mafia in Indonesia, the UK, and the UAE, including corruption law. This is a normative comparative legal study. The results show that the first eradication of land mafia practices in Indonesia, the UK, and the UAE followed the same pattern. In the UK and UAE, law enforcement can use bribery offenses if land mafia practices involve public or state officials with bribery signs and money laundering offenses if the funds are manipulated. Second, no specific criminal law in Indonesia is used to eradicate land mafia practices. However, the law of corruption can be used if the practice causes state financial losses, bribery offenses can be used if the practice involves bribing state officials or public officials, and the Indonesian Criminal Code can be used if the practice involves stealing. Third, Technology can be used to prevent and reduce land mafia in Indonesia by ensuring transparency and accountability of maps and land ownership. The government's "One Map Policy" aims to unify and integrate all land-related data and information into one integrated map. This policy clarifies property ownership and legal status to reduce land mafia possibilities and actions.
Application of Centralized Artificial Intelligence-eLearning Based System in Delivering Competency-Based and Equal Access to Quality Education in Tanzanian Secondary Schools
Authors: Nkata Anold
Published: December 2024

The delivery of competency-based and equal access to quality education is the main goal of developing countries to end poverty by 2030. The entire plan has been impacted by an emergency outbreak of diseases such as COVID-19 which caused schools to use unusual teaching methods to cover the learning curriculum due to school lockdown. The study examined the problem and used a purposive sampling technique to collect data from teachers in the Arusha region. Structured interviews and questionnaires data collection methods were used to collect primary data from head teachers, academic teachers, and computer subject teachers to examine the learning system and impact of COVID-19 in delivering competency-based and equal access to quality education. After data analysis, findings revealed that COVID-19 and traditional classroom teaching systems impacted the delivery of competency-based and equal access to quality education during school lockdown. This situation alters the good plans of the government for ending employment dependencies to society by promoting innovations, creativity, and self-employment opportunities by offering quality education. To address these challenges, the study recommends that the government implement a centralized Artificial Intelligence eLearning-based system in secondary schools to transform the traditional classroom learning system into a virtual classroom to avoid the interruption of the education calendar and personalize the students' learning outcomes based on his/her interests. To successfully enhance the delivery of competency-based and equal access to quality education for self-employment, the education system of Tanzanian secondary schools should focus on students’ learning content and not the curriculum coverage. This system will address the shortage of science and mathematics teachers facing secondary schools. Due to the significance of education in fighting against poverty, this article calls for amendments to the national ICT policy in education to address the challenges of an emergency outbreak of disease that has been affecting the sector of education.
Concepção de sistema de geração de partículas para aplicação em velocimetria por imagem de partículas em túnel de vento
Authors: Girardi Anderson Gomes , Peixoto Gilmara Batista , Kitatani Junior Sigeo , Mariano Felipe Pamplona
Published: December 2024

Este estudo aborda a concepção de um sistema de geração de partículas para aplicação na técnica de Velocimetria por Imagem de Partículas (PIV) em túnel de vento. O sistema foi desenvolvido para transportar partículas traçadoras sólidas de um reservatório para o interior do túnel, utilizando o método de leito fluidizado. Baseado no modelo de Raffel et al. (2007), o gerador de partículas projetado passou por adaptações para simplificar a estrutura e aumentar a eficiência. Durante os testes preliminares, verificou-se a necessidade de uma válvula unidirecional para evitar flutuações de pressão e a aplicação de resina epóxi para garantir a vedação entre componentes. Embora o sistema tenha se mostrado funcional, o estudo ainda enfrenta desafios, como a necessidade de integração com o túnel de vento para obter a máxima vazão em massa. Além disso, não foi possível medir experimentalmente a concentração de partículas transportadas, devido à ausência de um equipamento contador de partículas. Apesar das limitações, o trabalho conclui que o sistema desenvolvido atende aos requisitos para experimentos de PIV, demonstrando potencial para aprimoramento em futuras aplicações experimentais.
Análise das nomenclaturas e sinonímias para síndromes cromossômicas humanas: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Nascimento Juliana Aljahara Sousa do , Cantanhede Andrea Martins , Andrade Marcelo Souza de , Silva John Lucas Vieira e , Santos Júnior Alexandre Cristiano , Abreu Maria Carolina de , Moulin Monique Moreira , Santos Jardel Oliveira
Published: December 2024

As alterações cromossômicas representam um dos maiores grupos de doenças genéticas, o que requer muita atenção e entendimento sobre as informações disponíveis no meio acadêmico. Assim, objetivou-se caracterizar os três principais tipos de síndromes cromossômicas de maior ocorrência na espécie humana a partir de um mapeamento da literatura da área de Genética Humana. Foi aplicado o filtro de publicações disponibilizadas entre 2012 e 2022 nos idiomas: espanhol, inglês e português, foram consideradas publicações relevantes hierarquizadas pelas plataformas de pesquisa.  Foram realizadas buscas nas seguintes bases de dados Google Acadêmico, Base de Dados do Scielo, Periódicos Capes e do Elsevier, com uso das palavras chaves: "Síndromes cromossômicas"; "Cromossomos" e "Genética". O termo mais frequente utilizado na literatura formal e informal, é “Síndrome”, seguido por “doenças genéticas''. Para a descrição atual das expressões fenotípicas, houve a prevalência de um padrão, apresentado desde o início das síndromes de Down, Edward e Patau. Apesar do acervo literário que trata das condições genéticas ser vasto, torna-se necessário a busca pela utilização de termos técnicos com uma liguagem universal e clara. Desta forma, conhecer as principais terminologias utilizadas pela literatura formal e informal, bem como as descrições atuais dos padrões de expressões fenotípicas das condições genéticas humanas contribuem para desmistificar o preconceito e contribuem signitivamente para o processo de inclusão dos indíviduos portadores de qualquer condição genética especial.
Learning strategies and assimilation of socio-environmental diversities: living with the semiarid region in the community of Juá, in Irauçuba, in the State of Ceará
Authors: Lima Ernane Cortez , Falcão Sobrinho José , Diniz Aldiva Sales , Ximenes Antonia Vanessa Silva Freire Moraes , Carvalho Bruna Lima , Silva João Bandeira da , Sousa Francisca Darlen Soares , Assis Pedro Herique Eleóterio de
Published: December 2024

This proposal was carried out through extension activities, specifically in actions implemented in the community of Juá, in Irauçuba, in the semi-arid region of Ceará. The objective was to seek harmonious coexistence with the semi-arid environment, by integrating the researchers' knowledge with that of the community, allowing for greater engagement of their knowledge beyond the university walls. In this way, the proposal aims to respond to social demands by rethinking the university’s social identity and positioning it as an agent of social transformation, adhering to the principle of inseparability between teaching, research, and extension. The proposal discussed soil and water management through social technologies in the semi-arid environment. On this occasion, thematic workshops were held, as well as a field trip, specifically to Jaibaras, 100 km away from the local community. After the activities, there were painting workshops with earth, and the results were displayed on a board illustrating the perception of those involved. It was possible to see the involvement of the class and their perception of the environmental problem and the possibilities of promoting improvements with popular participation.
Research on the Practical Path of Digital Transformation of Maritime English Enabled by Digital Technology
Authors: Huang Xiang , Guo Yana
Published: December 2024

With the rapid development of digital technology, the requirements for English proficiency in the maritime field are increasing. This study aims to explore the practical path of digital transformation of maritime English, analyze the current situation and problems, and propose feasible strategies to improve the quality of maritime English teaching and meet the needs of the industry.
Synergetic Innovation of Cranial Nerves and Biomedical Engineering: Promoting the Frontier of Brain Science
Authors: Xi Wang
Published: December 2024

It has been suggested that the field of biomedical engineering has been instrumental in creating new therapeutic modalities in rehabilitation of neurological disorders as well as motor dysfunction. Much of this can be attributed to advancements in the scientific research of the cranial nerves. This paper has an objective which is to combine all the efforts including and not limited to the use of electrical stimulation, imaging technique and various cranial imaging techniques in the repair of the cranial nerves. The narrative of this article will look at the synergistic effects of the use of such technology including how it may enhance certain working parameters in the patient through electrical stimulation, autologous nerve and bio-mimic engineered/derived recell scaffolds and Brain-Computer interfaces. Multidisciplinary approaches other than comprehensive examination and analysis of peer reviewed articles, clinical experiments, tests etc. which were relevant to seizures were also used for seaching of the topics of study. Qualitative and Quantitative methods were deployed to evaluate the outcome of applying electrical stimuli, BCIs as well as tissue-engineered scaffolds in the improvement of patient performances. The results consequence of the studies state that for instance electrical stimulation of cranial nerves can improve and restore cognitive abilities and also can be used for treatment of the neurologic disorders that are in existence. Neuromodulation is one of the applications that has some effects of improvement in the brain of the individual and direct treatment for disorders of neurology. There are thus many therapies that are directed for treatment of neurologicTissue engineering methods showed an effective strategy for restoring function in motor cranial nerves; however, the challenges of therapy are due to problems such as misdirection of reinnervation. Brain computer interfaces on the other hand offer a solution for the restoration of lost motor function with significant improvements. It is possible to achieve an increase in the recovery rate by up to 25% using the techniques of motor imagery and neurofeedback. Although the said positive attributes are present in reality, the document credences that more work still needs to be done in the investigation of new technologies, free from the bias on these existing technologies.
Study on the Economies of Scale Effect of Biomedical Industry Agglomeration in the Yanatze River Delta
Authors: Wang Tianyi
Published: December 2024

As one of the most active areas in China's economic development, the biomedical industry gathers and develops here, and gradually forms a competitive industrial cluster. As one of the important characteristics of industrial agglomeration, economies of scale effect is of great significance for enhancing industrial competitiveness and promoting regional economic development. This study conducted an in-depth analysis of the economies of scale effect of the biomedical industry agglomeration in the Yangtze River Delta, explored the specific manifestation and causes of the economies of scale effect by sorting out the current situation of industrial agglomeration, and further analyzed the impact of technological innovation, cost saving, market expansion, brand effect, industrial chain synergy and policy support on industrial agglomeration. It is found that the agglomeration of biomedicine industry in the Yangtze River Delta has significantly promoted the expansion of industrial scale and the improvement of efficiency, and has a positive effect on regional economic development.
Study on the Conservation and Development of the Maritime Silk Road in Guangzhou under the Perspective of World Heritage
Authors: Liu Tongyu
Published: December 2024

Guangzhou, as the starting and ending point of the Maritime Silk Road, was the front line for ancient China to realize trade with Southeast Asia, West Asia, India, North Africa, Arab region, Europe, etc. It was the gateway for China to go to the world and the world to go to China, and the bridge of mutual recognition and mingling of economy and culture. This paper focuses on the conservation and development of the Maritime Silk Road in Guangzhou from a world heritage perspective, analyzes the historical value of the Maritime Silk Road in Guangzhou as a cultural heritage, cultural heritage conservation, and the challenges of the conservation process, focuses on the development and sustainability of the Maritime Silk Road, and proposes an integrated conservation and development strategy dominated by community participation, cultural tourism, and sustainable planning.
Has Green Insurance Ensured the Realization of China 's Dual Carbon Goals?
Authors: Yan Ke
Published: December 2024

As an essential risk guarantee and economic compensation mechanism to construct green and low-carbon circular economic development system, the role of green insurance in the field of energy conservation and emission reduction remains a realm yet to be explored substantially. Based on the panel data of 30 provinces in China from 2005 to 2019, the influence and theoretical mechanism of green insurance on carbon emissions were analyzed by the construction of intermediary effect model and moderating effect model. Additionally, the spatial spillover effect was explored by the spatial Durbin model. The results show that: (1) Green insurance has a significant inhibitory effect on carbon emissions, which retains salience across the spectrum of endogenous tests and stability tests. (2) Both the “local effect” and “neighboring effect” of green insurance on carbon emissions are inhibitory, displaying “simultaneous resonance” characteristics based on the spatial perspective. In view of the above conclusions, this thesis provides policy suggestions for promoting the construction of a diversified and collaborative green insurance system and enriching carbon emission reduction paths.
Research on the Path of Digital Economy Empowering the Green Transformation and Upgrading of Jiangsu’s Manufacturing Industry
Authors: Wei Wen
Published: December 2024

In the era of digital economy, digital technology has become an important force in promoting industrial upgrading. As a pillar industry in Jiangsu, manufacturing plays an important role in promoting Jiangsu's economic development. With the proposal of the "dual carbon" goal, how to enable the digital economy to empower the green transformation and upgrading of Jiangsu's manufacturing industry has become a common concern in the industry. In view of a series of problems currently existing in Jiangsu's manufacturing industry, including the imbalance of regional digital economic development, low integration of digital economy and manufacturing, and "stuck" key core technologies, it is proposed to increase financial investment support, enhance digital innovation, and Strengthening the research and development of key core technologies will be the path to comprehensively enhance the green manufacturing capabilities of Jiangsu's manufacturing industry and deepen digital technology empowerment.
NEEDLE STICK INJURIES AMONG NURSES IN LAHORE
Authors: JAVED A , ANJUM S , AMIR Z , TASNEEM SS , JABEEN R
Published: December 2024

Needle stick injuries (NSIs) are a significant occupational hazard for healthcare workers, particularly nurses, as they increase the risk of transmitting bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV. Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence, risk factors, and contributing practices associated with NSIs among nurses at Lahore General Hospital, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted from June to September 2024. A structured, pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data from 257 nurses selected through non-probability consecutive sampling. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20, employing descriptive and logistic regression analyses to identify associated factors. Results: The annual prevalence of NSIs among participants was 37.4%, with 12.1% reporting an NSI in the past month. Younger nurses (<30 years) and those with less than five years of experience were at higher risk. High-risk departments, such as ICU/OR (48.2%) and maternal units (44.4%), reported the highest incidence of NSIs. Unsafe practices, including needle recapping (73.2%) and inadequate infection control training (60.3%), were significant contributors. Nurses who received infection control training had a lower prevalence of NSIs (28.8%) compared to untrained staff (43.4%). Conclusion: The study highlights the urgent need for enhanced infection control training, implementation of universal safety protocols, and the use of safety-engineered devices to reduce NSI prevalence among nurses in Pakistan. Targeted interventions in high-risk departments and systemic improvements in workplace safety are critical to mitigating occupational risks for healthcare workers.
Reinforcing the brittle resistance of high-strength concrete using agricultural waste fiber
Authors:   Civil and Architectural Constructions Department, Faculty of Technology and education, Sohag University, Egypt, Defalla Abdel Hafez Radwa , Shubbar Ali ,   School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 5UG, UK, Salah Nasr Mohammed ,   College of Engineering, University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq, Osama Abd-Al Ftah Raghda ,   Housing and Building National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
Published: December 2024

The utilization of natural fiber wastes could be an ideal way to tackle two problems. Firstly, this may be a solution to the issue of environmental challenges related to agricultural wastes. Secondly, it can potentially fix high-strength concrete's (HSC) issue of unexpected (sudden) collapse. This study looked at the results of using two different kinds of natural fiber waste in HSC. Seven HSC mixtures were manufactured; three included rice straw fibers (RSF), three contained palm leaf sheath fibers (PLSF), and one was a control mix (without fibers). In this research, the volume fractions of RSF and PLSF ranged from 1% to 3% and had an aspect ratio equal to 100. Different tests, including slump test, compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, flexural strength and tensile strength were conducted to determine their various properties. There were no significant improvements on compressive strength due to use of natural fiber while its tensile and flexural strengths increased particularly when including 1% RSF. RSF improved the properties of HSC more significantly than PLSF.
Behaviour and design of extruded high-strength aluminium alloy SHS beam-columns
Authors:   School of Civil Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China., Li Beibei ,   Anhui Key Laboratory of Civil Engineering Structures and Materials, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.,   Anhui Advanced Steel Structure Technology and Industrialization Collaborative Innovation Center, Hefei, 230009, China.,   Engineering Research Center of Low-carbon Technology and Equipment for Cement-based Materials, Ministry Education, Hefei, 230009, China, He Pengcheng , Wang Jingfeng ,   School of Civil Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China., Wang Yuanqing ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
Published: December 2024

An extensive study of beam-columns made from 7A04-T6 aluminum alloy in a square hollow section (SHS) configuration is presented in this paper, integrating both experimental and numerical work to study their flexural buckling behaviour. Eight pin-ended SHS specimens with two extruded SHS profiles - 80×5 and 120 × 10 (in mm), were tested under eccentric compression, along with tests of material coupons and measurements of initial geometric imperfections. The experimental data were employed in the investigation to assess the validity of the numerical model, which was subsequently subjected to a series of parametric analyses aimed at expanding the existing results across a wider spectrum of slenderness ratios, cross-section dimensions, and load combinations. Both experimental and simulated datasets were employed to verify the precision of resistance forecasts for SHS beam-columns by design approaches outlined in European, Chinese and American standards. Findings indicated that both the European and Chinese standards tended to provide relatively conservative predictions for buckling resistances, while the American standard sometimes produced predictions leading to higher risk. Finally, a modification strategy for the design of AA7A04-T6 SHS beam-columns, utilizing modified interaction buckling factors that account for non-dimensional member slenderness and compression resistances, was suggested to enhance the precision and reliability of resistance forecasts.
The Dominator Coloring of Some Graph Classes
Authors:   Ankara University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, Ankara, Turkey, Ramazan Ramazan
Published: December 2024

A proper vertex coloring of a graph 𝐺(𝑉,𝐸) is an assignment of colors to the vertices of 𝐺 so that no two adjacent vertices have the same color. A dominator coloring of 𝐺 is a proper vertex coloring for which every vertex is adjacent to all the vertices of at least one color class. The minimum number of colors required to establish a proper dominator coloring on 𝐺 is called the dominator coloring number and is denoted by 𝜒𝑑(𝐺). In this paper, we determine the dominator coloring number of strong grid graphs 𝑃𝑚⊠𝑃𝑛 when 𝑚,𝑛≥3. We also determine the dominator coloring number of the Queen graph 𝑄2,𝑛 for 𝑛≥2.
Ergodicity in the dynamics of holomorphic correspondences
Authors: Londhe Mayuresh
Published: December 2024

This paper studies ergodic properties of certain measures arising in the dynamics of holomorphic correspondences. These measures, in general, are not invariant in the classical sense of ergodic theory. We define a notion of ergodicity, and prove a version of Birkhoff's ergodic theorem in this setting. We also show the existence of ergodic measures when a holomorphic correspondence is defined on a compact complex manifold. Lastly, we give an explicit class of dynamically interesting measures that are ergodic as in our definition.
Implementasi Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter Nasionalisme pada Pembelajaran PPKn Kelas V SDN 64/IV Kota Jambi
Authors: Sukandi Putri Intan Indaswari , Sofwan Muhammad , Sholeh Muhammad
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter Nasionalisme pada pembelajaran PPKn di kelas V SDN 64/IV Kota Jambi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SDN 64/IV Kota Jambi pada kelas V. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, dan jenis penelitian fenomenologi. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Adapun teknik analisis data menggunakan model interaktif Miles dan Huberman. Sedangkan keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil dari penelitian ini antara lain: 1) Pelaksanaan penanaman nilai-nilai karakter nasionalis pada pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila kelas V dilakukan dengan dua tahapan yaitu; a) tahapan perencanaan, dalam tahap ini guru mempersiapkan apa yang dibutuhkan pada pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila seperti modul ajar dan kegiatan program sekolah, kegiatan program pendukung penanaman nilai-nilai nasionalis pada program sekolah yaitu menyanyikan lagu nasionalis, memperkenalkan keberagaman budaya, menggunakan produk-produk dalam negeri, memperkenalkan pada pemainan rakyat, melakukan upacara bendera pada hari-hari besar; b) tahapan pelaksanaan, yang terdiri dari kegiatan pendahuluan, inti dan penutup.
Studi Meta-Analisis: Efektifitas Psikoedukasi untuk Meningkatkan Self-Efficacy
Authors: Zahra Fadila El , Yudiarso Ananta
Published: December 2024

Psikoedukasi adalah salah satu teknik intervensi yang dapat meningkatkan self-efficacy. Individu yang memiliki self-efficacy pada kategori rendah akan berdampak pada kemampuan berpikir dan analisisnya serta aspirasi yang menurun, dan kualitas kerja yang menurun. Sehingga, pada penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau keefektifan dari intervensi psikoedukasi untuk meningkatkan self-efficacy. Metode dalam penelitian ini yaitu meta-analisis, dengan cara melihat effect size menggunakan 13 jurnal eksperimen dari penelitian terdahulu yang telah dipublikasi. Effect size diperoleh dari jumlah partisipan (n), standart deviasi (SD), dan mean (M) yang ada pada setiap kelompok eksperimen (KE) dan kelompok kontrol (KK). Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa intervensi psikoedukasi efektif untuk meningkatkan self-efficacy pada individu dengan nilai hedge’s g = -1.39 (large effect size) dengan level confidence 95%, (CI= -2.867 hingga 0.091), nilai signifikansi 0.066, nilai heterogenitas (I2) 98.7%, dan skor bias publikasi 0.483.
Pengaruh Supervisi Kepala Sekolah terhadap Peningkatan Kualitas Pendidikan SDN Pleburan 01
Authors: Hilda Erra May , Jati Ratih Pramudya , Cahyani Shanti
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini menganalisis implementasi program supervisi yang dilakukan oleh kepala sekolah di SDN Pleburan 01 dalam rangka peningkatan kualitas pendidikan. Supervisi yang dilakukan mencakup perencanaan, pelaksanaan, evaluasi, dan tindak lanjut terhadap kinerja guru, terutama dalam perencanaan dan proses pembelajaran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, studi dokumen, dan wawancara. Hasil supervisi menunjukkan adanya peningkatan profesionalisme guru dalam menyusun rencana pembelajaran dan melaksanakan pembelajaran yang kondusif, efektif, dan berpusat pada siswa. Selain itu, kepala sekolah melaksanakan tindak lanjut supervisi melalui kegiatan pelatihan in-house dan pendampingan berkelanjutan dalam komunitas belajar di sekolah. Implementasi program supervisi ini berkontribusi positif dalam peningkatan mutu pendidikan dan pencapaian visi-misi sekolah. Supervisi oleh kepala sekolah merupakan bagian dari manajemen pendidikan yang mendukung peningkatan kualitas pendidikan melalui pengawasan, pemantauan, dan tindakan perbaikan berkelanjutan.
Kearifan Lokal Maritim dan Solidaritas Mekanis Komunitas Nelayan Kelong Api di Desa Persing Kecamatan Singkep Pesisir Provinsi Kepulauan Riau
Authors: Yusifa Iin , Susanti Rina
Published: December 2024

Komunitas Nelayan Kelong Api merupakan kelompok masyarakat nelayan yang menggunakan kelong api sebagai alat tangkap dengan menerapkan kearifan lokal dalam bentuk nilai dan pengetahuan sehingga mampu membentuk solidaritas mekanik dalam komunitas nelayan kelong api  di Desa Persing Kecamatan Singkep Kabupaten Lingga. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengidentifikasi kearifan lokal dan mendeskripsikan bentuk solidaritas sosial nyang terdapat dalam komunitas nelayan kelong api menggunakan teori Struktural fungsonalisme dan solidaritas sosial dari Emile Durkheim. Teknik penentuan informan yaitu dengan teknik Purposive sampling. Subjek dalam penelitian berjumlah 6 orang anggota komunitas yang memiliki kelong api dan telah menjadi nelayan kelong selama 7 tahun ke atas dan 1 informan utama yang merangkap menjadi informan kunci yaitu orang Alay di Desa Persing. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat seperangkat nilai, pengetahuan dan bentuk solidaritas sosial dalam komunitas nelayan kelong api. 1) Nilai lokal dalam pembangunan kelong api. 2) Pengetahuan lokal dalam membangun dan mengoperasikan kelong api. 3) Solidaritas mekanik dalam proses pembangunan kelong api. Kearifan lokal dan solidaritas mekanik merupakan suatu ikatan yang erat dalam komunitas nelayan kelong api. Kearifan lokal yang mencerminkan nilai, pengetahuan dan praktik  yang diwariskan secara turun temurun dan solidaritas mekanik yang merujuk pada bentuk kohesi sosial dalam masyarakat.
Penerapan Teknologi Pendidikan: Menghadapi Kendala, Menciptakan Solusi
Authors: Milla Daindo , Zulkipli Zulkipli , Sahar Adnan , Reliubun Abdurrahman Shaleh , Amri Haerul
Published: December 2024

This research aims to identify obstacles and solutions in the application of educational technology through literature review. Technology has great potential in improving the quality of learning, but its application in the field still faces various obstacles. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature review method. The sources used include academic journals, scientific articles, government reports, and publications from relevant national and international educational institutions. The data obtained is analyzed thematically by identifying the main categories that emerge from the literature. This literature review reveals four main obstacles in the application of educational technology, namely the lack of adequate infrastructure, limited technological competence among educators, resistance to change, and lack of policy support from the government and educational institutions. To overcome these obstacles, several solutions are recommended, including increasing equitable access to technology infrastructure, providing sustainable technology training for educators, implementing an adaptive approach in the technology integration process, and strengthening policies that support technology adoption in education
Agroclimatic characterization of Zamosc, Poland using hydrothermal coefficient (HTC)
Authors: SAMBORSKI ANDRZEJ S.
Published: December 2024

The hydrothermal coefficient (HTC), which is based on precipitation and temperature, is an important index used for characterizing the agroclimatic condition of a region. In the present study, 47 years (1976-2022) of data on air temperature and precipitation of Zamosc (Poland) were used to compute the hydrothermal coefficient (HTC) in different months of the growing season (April-October). Results revealed that temperature increased while precipitation decreased during the study period as a result the HTC also decreased. The average values of the HTC indicate deteriorating conditions for plant growth and development resulting from decreasing values of this coefficient. There was a clear increase in the number of months in which the value of the HTC≤1.3 coefficient corresponded to dry and extremely dry conditions. Particularly frequently dry and extremely dry conditions occurred in the second half of the growing season from July to October. Climate change is already causing a changing crop structure and the need to implement new technologies towards emerging threats. In order to ensure optimal plant yields, it is particularly important to rationally manage the available water resources.
Evaluating rice crop phenology and crop yield in hilly region using satellite imagery and Google Earth Engine
Authors: POKHARIYAL SHWETA , PATEL N.R. , NAIN AJEET SINGH , S.G. AKARSH , RANA R.S. , SINGH R.K. , RANJAN RAJEEV
Published: December 2024

Monitoring vegetation phenology is essential for understanding the impacts of climate change on agricultural production. This study leverages Sentinel-2 data to develop an algorithm in Google Earth Engine (GEE) for calculating phenological metrics of rice crop cultivated over the hilly area, allowing for high-resolution, efficient, and large-scale analysis without the need for data download. The study focuses on key metrics, including the start of the season  and end of the season , length of growing season derived from various vegetation indices. The results demonstrate that NDVI-based phenological metrics closely align with the observed values at the experimental site, Malan. Moreover, the relationship of NDVI based length of growing season with the rice crop yield was found stronger with a R2 value of 0.68, depicting the capability of the satellite-based phenology metrics to estimate the rice crop yield in hilly region of Himachal Pradesh.