bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating Fuel Cell vs. Battery Electric Trucks: Economic Perspectives in Alignment with China’s Carbon Neutrality Target
Authors: Mu Zhexuan , Zhao Fuquan , Bai Fanlong , Liu Zongwei , Hao Han
Published: March 2024

The electrification of heavy-duty trucks stands as a critical and challenging cornerstone in the low-carbon transition of the transportation sector. This paper employs the total cost of ownership (TCO) as the economic evaluation metric, framed within the context of China’s ambitious goals for heavy truck electrification by 2035. A detailed TCO model is developed, encompassing not only the vehicles but also their related energy replenishing infrastructures. This comprehensive approach enables a sophisticated examination of the economic feasibility for different deployment contexts of both fuel cell and battery electric heavy-duty trucks, emphasizing renewable energy utilization. This study demonstrates that in the context where both fuel cell components and hydrogen energy are costly, fuel cell trucks (FCTs) exhibit a significantly higher TCO compared to battery electric trucks (BETs). Specifically, for a 16 ton truck with a 500 km range, the TCO for the FCT is 0.034 USD/tkm, representing a 122% increase over its BET counterpart. In the case of a 49 ton truck designed for a 1000 km range, the TCO for the FCT is 0.024 USD/tkm, marking a 36% premium compared to the BET model. The technological roadmap suggests a narrowing cost disparity between FCTs and BETs by 2035. For the aforementioned 16 ton truck model, the projected TCO for the FCT is expected to be 0.016 USD/tkm, which is 58% above the BET, and for the 49 ton variant, it is anticipated at 0.012 USD per ton-kilometer, narrowing the difference to just 4.5% relative to BET. Further analysis within this study on the influences of renewable energy pricing and operational range on FCT and BET costs highlights a pivotal finding: for the 49 ton truck, achieving TCO parity between FCTs and BETs is feasible when renewable energy electricity prices fall to 0.022 USD/kWh or when the operational range extends to 1890 km. This underscores the critical role of energy costs and efficiency in bridging the cost gap between FCTs and BETs.
Rotary Drum Composting of Organic School Wastes and Compost Valorization
Authors: Almulla Laila , Thomas Binson Mavelil , Jallow Mustapha F. A. , Al-Roumi Amwaj , Devi Yeddu , Jacob Joby
Published: March 2024

Inappropriate waste disposal imposes significant health risks in densely populated urban environments and schools, necessitating sustainable waste management. Therefore, a study was carried out at Al-Jazaer School, Kuwait, to evaluate rotary drum composting (RDC) of organic school waste comprising used paper, dry leaves, and vegetable food wastes in a 1:4:20 ratio. Feedstock comprising 42% organic school wastes, 42% horse manure, and 16% sawdust produced mature compost with a C:N ratio of 20.55 on the 43rd day of composting. Distinct mesophilic, thermophilic, cooling, and curing phases were observed during composting. Mature compost recorded a moisture content of 54.3%, pH 8.56, EC of 2.71 mS/cm, total nitrogen of 0.77%, total organic carbon of 18.25%, carbon content of 15.86%, and sulfur content of 0.14%. Soilless growing media comprising peat moss, perlite, and rotary drum compost in three proportions (1:1:1, 1:1:2, and 1:1:3), and peat moss, perlite, and commercial organic compost in a 1:1:3 ratio were evaluated for greenhouse vegetable production. The performance of cucumbers (Cucumis sativus cv. Ramos) raised in the lowest proportion of in-house prepared rotary drum compost (1:1:1 ratio) was comparable with that raised in the highest proportion of commercial compost (1:1:3). The study revealed the potential of RDC for decentralized sustainable waste management at the small-community scale and the suitability of compost from school wastes for soilless culture.
Student-Centered Assessment Research on Holographic Learning Paradigm Based on Intelligent Analytic Hierarchy Process in Teaching of Bridge Engineering Course
Authors: Duan Maojun , Dong Fenghui , Wang Jiaqing
Published: March 2024

As the core course of civil engineering, the teaching quality of bridge engineering and the learning effectiveness of students are crucial for the construction of bridge engineering. The traditional teaching of bridge engineering courses tends to be teacher-centered, with learning as a supplement, and therefore is commonly referred to as teacher-centered. This article analyzes the drawbacks of the teacher-centered teaching model and proposes a student-centered holographic teaching method in the teaching practice of bridge engineering courses. By reconstructing the learning content and constructing a holographic information field from a comprehensive perspective of digital, physical, and humanistic aspects, a teacher–student learning community guided by teachers and deeply participated in by students is established. From the perspective of integrating life experience, professional knowledge cognition, and engineering philosophy thinking, the learning effect of students is made high order, innovative, and challenging. The improved analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was used to evaluate the student-centered holographic teaching concept, and the results showed that adopting a multidimensional and multi-level holographic teaching method has great practical significance in promoting the establishment of student knowledge systems and the development of diversity.
Grapevine and Horseradish Leaves as Natural, Sustainable Additives for Improvement of the Microbial, Sensory, and Antioxidant Properties of Traditionally Fermented Low-Salt Cucumbers
Authors: Staninska-Pięta Justyna , Cyplik Paweł , Drożdżyńska Agnieszka , Piotrowska-Cyplik Agnieszka
Published: March 2024

The agro-food industry produces large amounts of secondary by-products, which can act as a source of bio-active ingredients. These ingredients can be used as valuable additives to support the sustainable circular economy concept. This study aimed to analyze the potential application of horseradish and grapevine leaves in the fermentation process of low-salt pickled cucumbers to improve their sensory and functional properties. The pour plate technique, RT-qPCR, HPLC, and a nine-point hedonic scale test with penalty analysis were used to analyze the traditionally fermented product. The research showed that the addition of both horseradish and grapevine leaves did not negatively affect the kinetics of fermentation and had a positive effect on the overall desirability. Moreover, they contributed to an increase in the concentration of antioxidant compounds, namely gallic acid (grape leaves) and ellagic acid (grapevine and horseradish leaves). Bacterial metabiome analysis showed the positive effect of all analyzed additives on an increase in the relative expression of genes responsible for the synthesis of selected bacteriocins (plantaricin and acidocin). Research results indicated a high potential for sustainable use of by-products (horseradish and grapevine leaves) in the production of traditional low-salt fermented cucumbers with high health-promoting potential.
Development and Evaluation of Vegetable Resin Bio-Binders as Technological Alternatives to Bitumen
Authors: De Rose Manuel , Vaiana Rosolino , Rossi Cesare Oliviero , Caputo Paolino
Published: March 2024

Recently, the feasibility of using bio-materials to reduce or completely replace the use of bitumen in asphalt mixture has gained increasing attention. Amongst others, an interesting solution is represented by the use of wood co-products with mineral or vegetable oils. This research focuses on the development of bio-binders using vegetable resin (VR) in unmodified form and waste olive oil (WOO) as the main components; in order to optimize the rheological properties of the blends, crumb rubber from end-of-life tyres (CR), Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) and polyethylene waxes (PEW) are used as additives. In particular, this investigation focuses on studying different oil/rosin ratios and polymer contents to provide a clear framework on this bio-binder solution; conventional bituminous binders are taken as a reference. The alternative binders are characterized in terms of conventional properties such as penetration depth and softening point, as well as rheological response. Finally, two of the bio-binders studied are selected with the aim of assessing the mechanical properties of the resulting sustainable asphalt mixture using the Marshall Stability test and the Indirect Tensile Strength test, comparing the results with the threshold values set by an Italian road agency. Thus, this research represents a preliminary analysis of the potential application of bio-binder mixtures within the specification limits imposed by road agencies. Although this research represents a first attempt, the results are promising and prove to be worthy of further investigations.
A Resilient Integrated Resource Planning Framework for Transmission Systems: Analysis and Optimization
Authors: Gautam Mukesh , McJunkin Timothy , Hruska Ryan
Published: March 2024

This article presents a resilient Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) framework designed for transmission systems, with a specific focus on analyzing and optimizing responses to High-Impact Low-Probability (HILP) events. The framework aims to improve the resilience of transmission networks in the face of extreme events by prioritizing the assessment of events with significant consequences. Unlike traditional reliability-based planning methods that average the impact of various outage durations, this work adopts a metric based on the proximity of outage lines to generators to select HILP events. The system’s baseline resilience is evaluated by calculating load curtailment in different parts of the network resulting from HILP outage events. The transmission network is represented as an undirected graph. Graph-theoretic techniques are used to identify islands with or without generators, potentially forming segmented grids or microgrids. This article introduces Expected Load Curtailment (ELC) as a metric to quantify the system’s resilience. The framework allows for the re-evaluation of system resilience by integrating additional generating resources to achieve desired resilience levels. Optimization is performed in the re-evaluation stage to determine the optimal placement of distributed energy resources (DERs) for enhancing resilience, i.e., minimizing ELC. Case studies on the IEEE 24-bus system illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed framework. In the broader context, this resilient IRP framework aligns with energy sustainability goals by promoting robust and resilient transmission networks, as the optimal placement of DERs for resilience enhancement not only strengthens the system’s ability to withstand and recover from disruptions but also contributes to efficient resource utilization, advancing the overarching goal of energy sustainability.
Blending Efficiency and Resilience in the Performance Assessment of Urban Intersections: A Novel Heuristic Informed by Literature Review
Authors: Zare Nazanin , Macioszek Elżbieta , Granà Anna , Giuffrè Tullio
Published: March 2024

Urban mobility underscores the vital importance of ensuring traffic efficiency on road segments, intersections, and transportation networks, especially in challenging circumstances. In this perspective, the essential approach to improving urban intersection efficiency should involve understanding critical factors for maintaining operational performance in the face of disruptions such as storms. This paper, inspired by a systematic literature review, presents a novel heuristic for evaluating urban intersection efficiency, with resilience as its guiding principle. The methodological path was designed to address the fundamental question: How can urban intersections be designed and managed to ensure efficiency and resilience in the face of disruptions? Drawing inspiration from the Highway Capacity Manual procedure, the methodological approach encompasses both pre-storm and post-storm scenarios, comparing delay times at roundabouts and signalized intersections before and after a storm. The results reveal significant changes in delay times for traffic signals, although the choice between roundabouts and signalized intersections should be context-specific, considering factors like traffic conditions, resilience requirements, and associated trade-offs. By shedding light on the interplay between intersection design, control strategies, and urban resilience, this research provides valuable insights into integrating resilience considerations into intersection performance assessment and management strategies. It also underscores how particular intersection designs can impact efficiency and recovery, essential considerations when assessing whether a road or intersection project is resilient.
Enhanced Deep Neural Networks for Traffic Speed Forecasting Regarding Sustainable Traffic Management Using Probe Data from Registered Transport Vehicles on Multilane Roads
Authors: Do Van Manh , Tran Quang Hoc , Le Khanh Giang , Vuong Xuan Can , Vu Van Truong
Published: March 2024

Early forecasting of vehicle flow speeds is crucial for sustainable traffic development and establishing Traffic Speed Forecasting (TSF) systems for each country. While online mapping services offer significant benefits, dependence on them hampers the development of domestic alternative platforms, impeding sustainable traffic management and posing security risks. There is an urgent need for research to explore sustainable solutions, such as leveraging Global Positioning System (GPS) probe data, to support transportation management in urban areas effectively. Despite their vast potential, GPS probe data often present challenges, particularly in urban areas, including interference signals and missing data. This paper addresses these challenges by proposing a process for handling anomalous and missing GPS signals from probe vehicles on parallel multilane roads in Vietnam. Additionally, the paper investigates the effectiveness of techniques such as Particle Swarm Optimization Long Short-Term Memory (PSO-LSTM) and Genetic Algorithm Long Short-Term Memory (GA-LSTM) in enhancing LSTM networks for TSF using GPS data. Through empirical analysis, this paper demonstrates the efficacy of PSO-LSTM and GA-LSTM compared to existing methods and the state-of-the-art LSTM approach. Performance metrics such as Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and Median Absolute Error (MDAE) validate the proposed models, providing insights into their forecasting accuracy. The paper also offers a comprehensive process for handling GPS outlier data and applying GA and PSO algorithms to enhance LSTM network quality in TSF, enabling researchers to streamline calculations and improve supposed model efficiency in similar contexts.
Toward Cleaner Production by Evaluating Opportunities of Saving Energy in a Short-Cycle Time Flowshop
Authors: Lopes Junior Marcos Manoel , de Mattos Claudia Aparecida , Lima Fábio
Published: March 2024

Energy efficiency is a critical component in cleaner production, and evaluating the opportunities for saving energy could improve energy efficiency by reducing electricity consumption and increasing competitiveness. In this context, the aim of this study is to examine different scenarios that can lead to better energy efficiency in a short-cycle time flowshop, which is performed with the aid of digital manufacturing software. It has been widely acknowledged in the literature that changing the energy state of machines in short-cycle time flowshop manufacturing is impossible due to the high production volume, which requires the machines to operate full time. We used computational simulation, via digital manufacturing software, to examine the potential for improvements in energy indicators through various scenarios. The scenarios were built using energy and manufacturing data from a real system. The main contribution is in showing that, by controlling the buffers’ occupation, the feeding systems of the machines and planned introduction stop. In addition, it is possible to consider new energy states for the machines and, consequently, enhance the energy, as well as the sustainability, indicators in this type of manufacturing process.
Mine Water Use in Kazakhstan: Data Issues, Risks, and Regulations
Authors: Atakhanova Zauresh , Meirambayeva Mira , Baigaliyeva Marzhan
Published: March 2024

Kazakhstan experiences medium-high water stress, intensified by the rapid expansion of mining operations. Due to the scarcity of public data on water use in Kazakhstan’s mining, we use a case study to make inferences about industry-level water use. Specifically, we apply the ICMM water accounting framework and assess water use at one of Kazakhstan’s new copper mines. We find that this mine has managed to achieve a high level of water reuse and minimal impact on water quality. Yet, the company has a relatively high share of water entrained in waste and a high rate of increase in freshwater withdrawals. Our estimates suggest that the operation of this mine has resulted in a 1.5% increase in withdrawals of Kazakhstan’s extractive industries. Considering that during the last decade, the number of mining companies increased by 50%, we can conclude that the cumulative water impacts of mining in Kazakhstan have been substantial. The forthcoming uptake of critical minerals production may further strain Kazakhstan’s water resources. Thus, the rapidly increasing mine water use and rising risks due to climate change and the sharing of water with neighboring countries call for urgent strengthening of Kazakhstan’s water governance and institutions.
Empathy, Education, and Awareness: A VR Hackathon’s Approach to Tackling Climate Change
Authors: AlQallaf Noor , Elnagar Dalia W. , Aly Sherif G. , Elkhodary Khalil I. , Ghannam Rami
Published: March 2024

Climate change education is crucial for fostering informed and engaged future generations. However, traditional pedagogies often fail to engage learners fully and provide real-world, experiential learning. This paper presents a novel approach to climate change education through a three-day virtual reality (VR) hackathon. The hackathon focused on four United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—Quality Education, Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Climate Action. Using VR technology and game design software, engineering students worked in teams. They competed against each other in designing immersive environments that demonstrated their understanding of these SDGs and climate change. Our goal was to encourage the development of empathy, education, and awareness around these critical global issues. The hackathon also integrated authentic assessments, mirroring real-world engineering tasks and providing a more practical and relevant learning experience. Our findings suggest that this VR hackathon has significantly enhanced students’ understanding of the SDGs and climate change issues, their competency with VR technologies, as well as their teamwork and problem-solving skills. This paper discusses the hackathon’s design, implementation, and outcomes, highlighting the potential of such innovative approaches in tackling climate change education and awareness.
Targeting the Effectiveness Assessment of the Emission Control Policies on the Shipping Industry
Authors: Fan Lixian , Yang Hao , Zhang Xinfang
Published: March 2024

Compared to air, rail, and road transport, shipping is a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly way to transport goods over a long distance. However, the unprecedented growth of global seaborne trade has had a significant impact on the environment. The process of shipping transportation, through exhaust gas, wastewater discharge, fuel leakage, etc., has caused very serious environmental pollution. In response to this issue, the International Maritime Organization introduced the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Convention to regulate the discharge of pollution from ships. Given that there are few studies discussing policy effectiveness, this study comprehensively considers and reviews the implementation effectiveness of all annexed policies under the MARPOL Convention. After discussing the differences between these policies based on the implementation conditions, requirements, strictness, and scope of adoption, the empirical analysis method of time-varying differences-in-differences model is adopted to analyze the policy effectiveness of each annex. It further puts forward suggestions and references for the formulation of effective maritime policies in the future that should be targeted, comprehensive, contingency-based, and proactive. This will help design or revise policies in the shipping industry, thereby promoting the early achievement of shipping emission reduction targets and contributing to the sustainability of the shipping industry.
Methods for Risk Reduction: Modelling Users’ Updating Utilities in Urban Transport Networks
Authors: Musolino Giuseppe
Published: March 2024

The paper deals with transportation system models (TSMs) on behalf of methods for risk reduction in urban areas. As far as urban transport networks are concerned, further development of models is necessary in order to capture the potentialities of emerging information and communication technologies (e-ICTs) in providing valuable information about the evolution of a transportation network during an evacuation. A new learning process structure has been proposed to take into account how the path costs (disutilities) in ordinary and emergency conditions will be perceived and updated by the users. The data provided by emerging ICT allow for the incorporation of dynamics inside the network model, concerning the update of information provided by the internet of things and big data.
Analytic Functions in a Complete Reinhardt Domain Having Bounded L-Index in Joint Variables
Authors: Bandura Andriy , Salo Tetyana , Skaskiv Oleh
Published: March 2024

The manuscript is an initiative to construct a full and exhaustive theory of analytical multivariate functions in any complete Reinhardt domain by introducing the concept of L-index in joint variables for these functions for a given continuous, non-negative, non-vanishing, vector-valued mapping L defined in an interior of the domain with some behavior restrictions. The complete Reinhardt domain is an example of a domain having a circular symmetry in each complex dimension. Our results are based on the results obtained for such classes of holomorphic functions: entire multivariate functions, as well as functions which are analytical in the unit ball, in the unit polydisc, and in the Cartesian product of the complex plane and the unit disc. For a full exhaustion of the domain, polydiscs with some radii and centers are used. Estimates of the maximum modulus for partial derivatives of the functions belonging to the class are presented. The maximum is evaluated at the skeleton of some polydiscs with any center and with some radii depending on the center and the function L and, at most, it equals a some constant multiplied by the partial derivative modulus at the center of the polydisc. Other obtained statements are similar to the described one.
Adaptive Feedback Control of Nonminimum Phase Boost Converter with Constant Power Load
Authors: Jouili Khalil , Charfeddine Monia , Alqarni Mohammed
Published: March 2024

The inherent negative impedance characteristics of a Constant Power Load (CPL) pose a potential threat to the stability of the bus voltage in a DC microgrid consisting of a symmetrical parallel boost converter. We suggest an adaptive feedback control technique using the input–output exact feedback linearization theory for a boost converter integrated into a DC microgrid to improve the stability of the DC bus voltage. This approach involves a transformation of the model into a Brunovsky canonical form, effectively addressing the nonlinear challenges arising from the CPL and the nonminimum phase characteristics of the boost converter. Subsequently, guided by the Lyapunov approach, an adaptation law is established to fine-tune the controller’s gain vector, facilitating the tracking of a predefined linearizing feedback control. We methodically create a method to choose the gains of the adaptive controller in order to guarantee an adequate output response. We validate our suggested controller’s performance using simulation.
Hidden-Charm Pentaquarks with Strangeness in a Chiral Quark Model
Authors: Yang Gang , Ping Jialun , Segovia Jorge
Published: March 2024

The LHCb collaboration has recently announced the discovery of two hidden-charm pentaquark states with strange quark content, Pcs(4338) and Pcs(4459); its analysis points towards having both hadrons’ isospins equal to zero and spin-parity quantum numbers 12− and 32−, respectively. Herein, we perform a systematical investigation of the qqscc¯(q=u,d) system by means of a chiral quark model, along with a highly accurate computational method, the Gaussian expansion approach combined with the complex scaling technique. baryon-meson configurations in both singlet- and hidden-color channels are considered. The Pcs(4338) and Pcs(4459) signals can be well identified as molecular bound states with dominant components ΛJ/ψ(60%) and ΞcD(23%) for the lowest-energy case and ΞcD∗(72%) for the highest-energy one. In addition, it seems that some narrow resonances can also be found in each allowed I(JP) channel in the energy region of 4.6–5.5 GeV, except for the 1(12−) channel where a shallow bound state with dominant Ξc∗D∗ structure is obtained at 4673 MeV with binding energy EB=−3 MeV. These exotic states are expected to be confirmed in future high-energy experiments.
SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Capacity in Hemodialysis Patients with and without a Fifth Vaccination with the Updated Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.4-5 Vaccine
Authors: Liao Bo-Hung , Platen Louise , Grommes Myriam , Cheng Cho-Chin , Holzmann-Littig Christopher , Christa Catharina , Haller Bernhard , Kappler Verena , Bester Romina , Werz Maia Lucia , Platen Eva , Eggerer Peter , Tréguer Laëtitia , Küchle Claudius , Schmaderer Christoph , Heemann Uwe , Renders Lutz , Protzer Ulrike , Braunisch Matthias Christoph
Published: March 2024

Background: Hemodialysis patients have reduced serologic immunity after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination compared to the general population and an increased risk of morbidity and mortality when exposed to SARS-CoV-2. Methods: Sixty-six hemodialysis patients immunized four times with the original SARS-CoV-2 vaccines (BNT162b2, mRNA-1273) either received a booster with the adapted Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.4-5 vaccine 8.3 months after the fourth vaccination and/or experienced a breakthrough infection. Two months before and four weeks after the fifth vaccination, the live-virus neutralization capacities of Omicron variants BA.5, BQ.1.1, and XBB.1.5 were determined, as well as neutralizing and quantitative anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific IgG antibodies. Results: Four weeks after the fifth vaccination with the adapted vaccine, significantly increased neutralizing antibodies and the neutralization of Omicron variants BA.5, BQ.1.1, and XBB.1.5 were observed. The increase was significantly higher than after the fourth vaccination for variants BQ.1.1 and BA.5. Of all analyzed variants, BA.5 was neutralized best after the fifth vaccination. We did not see a difference in humoral immunity between the group with an infection and the group with a vaccination as a fifth spike exposure. Fivefold-vaccinated patients with a breakthrough infection showed a significantly higher neutralization capacity of XBB.1.5. Conclusion: A fifth SARS-CoV-2 vaccination with the adapted vaccine improves both wild-type specific antibody titers and the neutralizing capacity of the current Omicron variants BA.5, BQ.1.1, and XBB.1.5 in hemodialysis patients. Additional booster vaccinations with adapted vaccines will likely improve immunity towards current and original SARS-CoV-2 variants and are, therefore, recommended in hemodialysis patients. Further longitudinal studies must show the extent to which this booster vaccination avoids a breakthrough infection.
Time Accounting: Continuity and Novelty
Authors:   Department of Private Law of the Faculty of Law State Academic University of Humanities (GAUGN), Andrianovskaya I. I.
Published: March 2024

The work considers the issue of continuity and novelty of the norms on time accounting. It is noted that the educational literature quite correctly presents an understanding of the standard types of time accounting: daily, weekly, at which the norm of hours per day, the week provided by the legislator, is unchanged. The features of consolidation in the Labor Code of the Russian Federation and previous codes of summed time accounting, which is used in nonstandard distribution of working time, are shown. Attention was paid to the specifics of fixing certain norms on the accounting of working time in the previously existing KZoT and the modern Labor Code of the Russian Federation. Certain inaccuracies made by the legislator during the fourth codification of labor legislation were revealed. In order to eliminate them, it was proposed to allocate a special chapter 17 «Time Accounting» as part of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation with the corresponding content. Conclusions were formulated on the need to improve certain articles of the current Labor Code of the Russian Federation.
The year of the family in the Russian Federation. Families with children in the focus of compulsory social insurance
Authors:   Department of Labor Law Ural State Law University named after V.F. Yakovlev, Yekaterinburg, Istomina Y.A. , Fedorova M. Yu. ,   Department of Labor Law Ural State Law University named after V.F. Yakovlev, Yekaterinburg
Published: March 2024

2024 has been declared the Year of the Family in the Russian Federation. Social support for families with children is considered one of the priorities of the policy pursued by the state. Various actors are involved in this activity, including employers who contribute to the realization of the rights of employees with children in the field of compulsory social insurance.
Les chansons de guerre allemandes de la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Du patriotisme frédéricien au patriotisme civique
Authors: Fingerhut Karlheinz
Published: March 2024

Les chansons de Gleim, soi-disant celles d’un simple grenadier, témoignent dans un langage populaire d’un patriotisme prussien qui est étroitement lié à un sentiment d’admiration pour Frédéric II. Ce patriotisme s’associe au sentiment national qui naît alors de l’interprétation du passé germanique et allemand dans les livres d’auteurs bourgeois comme Klopstock et Herder. Dès le début, ce « patriotisme sans patrie » est étroitement lié au besoin de liberté de l’individu bourgeois. Et il s’oppose à la prétention hégémonique d’une noblesse qui copie l’aristocratie française. Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart en est le témoin souabe. C’est du mélange de ces deux « ingrédients » et dans le contexte de la prise en compte de la Révolution française et des guerres de conquête napoléoniennes qu’est né - telle est la thèse de cet article - le nationalisme allemand et anti-français, contre lequel des auteurs comme Henri Heine protesteront en vain au nom d’un cosmopolitisme éclairé.
Les chansons de résistance dans les camps de concentration
Authors: Overbeck Renate
Published: March 2024

Chanter était une forme particulière de résistance dans les camps de concentration allemands. Alors que les SS imposaient pendant le travail ou les appels des chants afin d’humilier les détenus, ceux-ci créèrent leurs propres chansons, dans lesquelles, s’inspirant de leur situation, ils pouvaient exprimer leurs plaintes et leur espoir d’une libération future. Le chant collectif donnait la force de survivre et entretenait un sentiment de solidarité. La plupart de ces chansons sont aujourd’hui oubliées, quelques-unes sont cependant devenues une partie de notre patrimoine culturel.
Libéralisme, Identité, Assimilation. La culture juive dans la Fin-de-siècle viennoise
Authors: Maderthaner Wolfgang
Published: March 2024

Liberalismus, Identität, Assimilation. Das Wiener Judentum im Fin-de-siècle.

Das ebenso sensibilisierte wie nervöse, und eben deshalb hoch produktive und kreative Milieu der „nicht-jüdischen“ Wiener Juden stellte bis in die Zwischenkriegszeit hinein die signifikanten sozialen und kulturellen Eliten der Stadt. Die neuen, „fortschrittlichen“ Ideale und Konzepte von „Bürgerlichkeit“ waren, ebenso wie die herausragenden intellektuellen und kulturellen Leistungen, eng an Prozesse der Assimilation gekoppelt, die nicht selten die Form einer vollständigen Akkulturation an ein als ideal imaginiertes Deutschtum (das in sich die unverfälschten Werte und Prinzipien der Aufklärung, der Emanzipation, des Fortschritts, des gleichen Rechts, der Freiheit, der Kultur verkörperte) annahmen. Auf diese Weise entsteht eine distinkte, eigene Kultur, eine eigenständige soziokulturelle Formation, die, in ihrer Akkulturation an Imaginäres, eine besondere jüdisch-deutsche Kultur erst schafft. In faszinierender Weise hat der Austromarxist Otto Bauer die dieser Kultur eigene Überzeugung von der historischen Notwendigkeit der Assimilation beschrieben und analysiert.
Les historiens et les géographes de la IIIe République face à l’Autriche-Hongrie
Authors: Genton François
Published: March 2024

Die Historiker der III. Republik in Frankreich und das Projekt Österreich.

War die definitive Auflösung der Doppelmonarchie im Jahr 1919 das Ergebnis eines von langer Hand ausgeheckten Plans, gleichsam das Resultat einer jahrzehntelangen französischen Propaganda für die Schwächung der Zentralmächte und die Befreiung der unter der Herrschaft der Hohenzollern und der Habsburger “schmachtenden” nichtdeutschen Völker ? Wer die Schriften der französischen Historiker der III. Republik liest, kommt zu einem differenzierteren Schluss. Lange Zeit konnte die Donaumonarchie eine gewisse Sympathie für sich verbuchen. Erst im I. Weltkrieg machten die Zweifel einer offenen Feindschaft Platz.
Une amitié à l’épreuve de la crise de la Ruhr. Gide, Curtius et La Revue de Genève (décembre 1922-janvier 1923)
Authors: Charrier Landry
Published: March 2024

Eine Freundschaft auf dem Prüfstand der Ruhrkrise : Gide, Curtius und La Revue de Genève.

Dieser Artikel nimmt sich vor, die (fehlgeschlagene) Zusammenarbeit des französischen Schriftstellers André Gide mit der Revue de Genève zu untersuchen – einer 1920 gegründeten kulturpolitischen Plattform, die der Völkerverständigung und der Völkerbundsidee verpflichtet war. Anhand unveröffentlichter Quellen wird gleichzeitig ein unbekannter Aspekt der freundschaftlichen Bindungen zwischen Gide und dem deutschen Romanisten Ernst Robert Curtius ausgeleuchtet und ihre Einstellung zur deutsch-französischen Frage in der unmittelbaren Nachkriegszeit neu bewertet.
La législation relative aux camps d’internement français, de la Troisième République au gouvernement de Vichy
Authors: Grynberg Anne
Published: March 2024

Contrairement à une idée reçue, ce n’est pas Vichy qui a créé les camps français. Le processus de leur mise en place commence au milieu des années 30, dans le contexte d’un afflux massif d’immigrés et de réfugiés qui suscitent une méfiance de plus en plus marquée. C’est l’année 1938 qui est l’année charnière, avec la promulgation de décret-lois qui prévoient l’instauration de « centres d’internement » et créent de facto un « délit de dangerosité », pourtant étranger aux traditions du droit français. L’exode des républicains espagnols entraînera l’utilisation massive de l’outillage ainsi créé, et le début de la guerre provoquera une nouvelle vague d’internements et de créations de camps. Vichy va ensuite reconduire pour l’essentiel les dispositions légales de la Troisième République, mais en supprimant tous les freins à l’arbitraire. Le régime se servira de l’internement comme outil de la politique de persécution raciale, ce qui aboutira à la déportation de la majeure partie des internés juifs à partir de 1942. Continuité ou différence fondamentale entre la politique d’internement de la République et de Vichy ? S’il ne peut pas être question d’une « filiation » entre Daladier et Pétain dans ce domaine, le mécanisme d’engrenage qui a mené aux déportations de ceux qui avaient cru trouver refuge en France continue à interpeller.
Der „Tag der Heimat“ – bald ein nationaler Gedenktag in Deutschland
Authors: Lemke Ute
Published: March 2024

Von der Öffentlichkeit weitgehend ignoriert, findet seit 1950 alljährlich der vom Bund der Vertriebenen (BdV) organisierte „Tag der Heimat“ statt, um der am Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs vertriebenen Deutschen zu gedenken. Erika Steinbach, die Präsidentin des BdV, fordert nun, den „Tag der Heimat“ zum nationalen Gedenktag zu erheben. Diese Forderung, die im Wahlkampf 2005 noch von der Kanzlerkandidatin Angela Merkel unterstützt wurde, ist wohl nicht zuletzt durch die Auseinandersetzungen um ein „Zentrum gegen Vertreibungen“ schnell wieder in Vergessenheit geraten.
Exil et Heimat : une contradiction en soi ?
Authors: Saint Sauveur-Henn Anne
Published: March 2024

Examinant les biographies de Jean Améry, Fritz Kalmar, Lenka Reinerova et Alfredo Bauer, cette étude s’interroge sur les causes des différences de réaction face à l’exil en tant que perte de la Heimat. Le processus de résilience dépend des ressources internes liées au tempérament, mais aussi de la mémoire biologique et affective et des ressources externes avec une dimension culturelle et sociale. Le blessé parvient à surmonter le traumatisme en lui attribuant un sens et en faisant l’expérience de la solidarité et de la mise en mot.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Zaman Yönetimi Davranışları ve Ders Çalışma Yaklaşımlarını Etkileyen Faktörlerin İncelenmesi
Authors: Öztürk Can Hafize , Kaya Buse , Akyürek Aleyna
Published: March 2024

davranışları ve ders çalışma yaklaşımlarını etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesidir. Araştırmanın evrenini üniversitede eğitim gören tüm lisans öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini ise İzmir’de bir kamu üniversitesinin Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi’nde aktif olarak öğrenimine devam eden ve araştırmaya dahil edilme kriterlerini karşılayan lisans öğrencileri (n=580) oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma verileri, Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu, Zaman Yönetimi Envanteri, Öğrenme ve Ders Çalışma Yaklaşımları Envanteri ile toplanmıştır. Veriler; SPSS programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin öğrenme ve ders çalışma yaklaşımları ile cinsiyet değişkeni arasında istatistiksel bakımdan anlamlı farklılık olduğu; diğer değişkenler açısından zaman yönetimi davranışları ve öğrenme ve ders çalışma yaklaşımları arasında istatistiksel açıdan fark olmadığı saptanmıştır. Öğrencilerin zaman yönetimi davranışları ile öğrenme ve ders çalışma yaklaşımları arasında istatistiksel bakımdan anlamlı farklılık olduğu görülmüştür. Araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin zaman yönetimi davranışlarının düşük düzeyde seyrettiği, öğrenme ve ders çalışma yaklaşımlarına ilişkin bilgi ve farkındalık düzeylerinin ise zaman yönetimine kıyasla daha başarılı olduğu saptanmıştır.
Ampliando fronteiras na extensão rural: uma análise comparativa dos dias de campo presenciais e virtuais
Authors: Santos Lidiane Gomes dos , Fonseca Renan da Silva , Mello Bernardo Lima Bento de , Castro Tarcísio Feleti de
Published: March 2024

Este estudo realizou uma análise comparativa entre os dias de campo realizados de forma presencial e o conduzido online, dentro do programa TecLeite-ES. Observou-se que a edição online ampliou significativamente o alcance geográfico, atraindo participantes de diversos estados, ao contrário das edições presenciais que tinham uma participação mais localizada. Além disso, a edição virtual favoreceu a participação de profissionais da área de ciências agrárias, enquanto as presenciais atraíram mais produtores rurais e estudantes. O estudo destaca o potencial dos eventos virtuais para superar barreiras geográficas, embora ressalte a necessidade de estratégias para aumentar a participação efetiva dos produtores rurais, considerando as limitações de acesso e familiaridade com as tecnologias digitais. Conclui-se que os Dias de Campo online podem complementar os presenciais, oferecendo uma alternativa inclusiva e acessível para a transferência de conhecimento e tecnologia no setor agropecuário.
Green Washing Won't Wash
Authors: Samriddha D P , Manickam Thirupathi
Published: March 2024

This research paper explores greenwashing, a deceptive marketing practice employed by corporations to create a misleading perception of their environmental responsibility. Through a comprehensive analysis of academic literature, case studies, and industry reports, this paper highlights the various tactics companies use to greenwash their products and services. Also, itidentifies greenwashing strategies and promotes ethical practices. Moreover, it provides consumers and stakeholders with practical strategies to identify and avoid falling victim to corporate greenwashing. Additionally, the paper examines the consequences of greenwashing on consumer trust, environmental initiatives, and regulatory frameworks. So,this research paper sheds light on the need for transparency, accountability, and effective regulation to combat greenwashing and foster genuine sustainability efforts by corporations.
Unveiling the Environmental Impact of Corporate Greenwashing
Authors: Gayathiri M , Rathnapriya B
Published: March 2024

Corporate greenwashing, the deceptive practice of portraying a company's operations as environmentally friendly when they are not, has become a significant concern in contemporary society. This article delves into the ramifications of greenwashing on the environment. It examines how greenwashing tactics employed by corporations can mislead consumers and regulators, ultimately undermining genuine efforts to mitigate environmental degradation. Through a comprehensive analysis of case studies and scholarly research, this article sheds light on the detrimental effects of greenwashing on various aspects of the environment, including biodiversity, climate change, and resource depletion. Furthermore, it discusses the role of stakeholders, such as consumers, investors, and government bodies, in combating greenwashing and promoting corporate transparency and accountability. By understanding the true impact of greenwashing, stakeholders can make informed decisions to support genuinely sustainable practices and drive positive environmental change.
A Study on Consumer’s Perception on Green Home Appliances
Authors: Shaila K , Nandini B , Deeksha H
Published: March 2024

A household is the building block of the society and home appliances are the main power consumers in a household. Hence, they are the best means to save energy at a household level and achieve a reduction in per capita power consumption. If the household units save energy, the nation saves the energy and thereby the ideal place to initiate the green change at the consumer level is through the home appliances sector. Appliances more than 10 years old are clunkers as they use up most of the energy. If consumers replace them with energy efficient appliances, it will not only save billions of kilowatts of energy annually but also billions of tonnes of carbon emissions globally. Most of the home appliances have a longer life. Hence its medium to long term benefits should be weighed while making a purchase decision. “Despite various green initiatives and a vibrant consumer electronics market, consumer adoption of green home appliances is still lagging behind contributing to the high-power consumption and monetary loss to the individual and the country. The study made an attempt to understand consumer understanding, perceptions and acceptance of Green Home Appliances.
Internationalisierung durch Digitalisierung. Chancen und Herausforderungen eines digitalisierten internationalen Austauschprojekts für die Persönlichkeitsbildung
Authors: Iwers Telse A. , Yilmaz Merve
Published: March 2024

Auslandsaufenthalte gelten als besondere Gelegenheiten der Förderung von Persönlichkeitsbildung durch die Reflexion subjektiver und kommunikativer Prozesse mit dem Ziel, die Grenzen des eigenen Denkens und Handelns zu erweitern. Bislang wenig erforscht ist die Frage, welche Chancen und Herausforderungen die Teilnahme an solchen transkulturellen Projekten in digitaler Form mit sich bringen. Angesichts der zunehmenden Bedeutung von Digitalisierung in Bildungsprozessen ist die Exploration der Herausforderungen und Potenziale digitaler Austauschmöglichkeiten der Fokus des vorliegenden Beitrages. Dazu werden Ergebnisse einer Gruppendiskussion, die im Rahmen einer digital durchgeführten Kooperation zwischen Studierenden der German Jordanian University (GJU) und der Universität Hamburg (UHH) entstanden sind, präsentiert. Die Gruppendiskussion wird mittels der strukturierenden Inhaltsanalyse ausgewertet. Das Datenmaterial zeigt ein Spannungsfeld zwischen den Möglichkeiten des Kennenlernens einerseits und der begrenzten Bildung von Beziehungen andererseits durch ein digitales Format. Aus den Ergebnissen werden mögliche Implikationen für hochschulische Austauschprogramme hinsichtlich der Rolle von Digitalisierung für die Bildung von Beziehungen gezogen. (DIPF/Orig.)
Die Corona-Krise aus der Sicht von Schülerinnen und Schülern mit Förderbedarfen. Einblicke in deren lebensweltliche Erfahrung durch ein Photovoice-Projekt
Authors: Abu-El-Ouf Sarah
Published: March 2024

Um Einblicke in die lebensweltlichen Erfahrungen von Schülerinnen und Schülern mit sonderpädagogischem Förderbedarf zu erhalten, die sie während der coronabedingten Schulschließungen gemacht haben, wurde die Photovoice-Methode angewandt. Mittels Fotografie entschieden die Schülerinnen und Schüler bei dieser Befragungsmethode selbstständig, welche Aspekte sie abbilden und näher erläutern. Als Hilfestellung wurden im Vorhinein folgende fünf Kategorien festgelegt: Gefühle und Befindlichkeiten, Freizeit, Wohnsituation, Schule sowie die Corona-Situation. Hinzu kam die Kategorie Beziehungen, die sich aus den Ergebnissen der Schülerinnen und Schüler herausbildete. In Zusammenarbeit mit ihnen entstanden zu den einzelnen Fotos kurze Lesetexte, die weitere Gedanken und Aspekte der jeweiligen Personen näher beschrieben. (DIPF/Orig.)