bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Terminal Control of a Single Nonlinear Object by the SDRE Method
Authors: Kozyrev V. G.
Published: July 2024

The possibility of synthesizing terminal control in the form of feedback by a nonlinear first-order object with parameters depending on the state of the object and additive control action is investigated. The use of a linear-quadratic regulator for this purpose is not possible due to the essentially nonlinear nature of the object’s dynamics. The SDRE method is used to construct the control law. It is theoretically proved that the constructed nonlinear SDRE controller ensures the transfer of an object from an arbitrary initial state to a small neighborhood of a given state in a predetermined finite time. The terminal error of regulation tends to zero when the penalty coefficient of the terminal term of the quality criterion is increased. A similar reduction in error is also achieved regardless of the value of the penalty factor by increasing the control time. The terminal properties of the regulator are demonstrated by the example of controlling the shutdown of an electric drive with a DC motor of sequential excitation, which is widely used in industrial robot drives. This electric motor belongs to devices with nonlinear dynamic characteristics. Calculations show that the regulator stops the electric drive in a short designated time with a favorable course of the transient shutdown process. The feedback of the control law helps to overcome the disturbing effect of possible uncontrolled loads on the shaft
A DEEP LEARNING APPROACH FOR ENHANCING CROP DISEASE DETECTION AND PESTICIDE RECOMMENDATION: Tri-bridNet WITH COLLABORATIVE FILTERING
Authors: Almotairi Sultan , Mishra Shailendra , Alharbi Olayan , Alzaid Zaid , Hausawi Yasser M. , Almutairi Jaber
Published: July 2024

To ensure the crop health and optimize output in a sustainable way are challenges in the agricultural sector. To meet these challenges, the objective should be prompt detection of crop diseases and the accurate pesticide prescriptions. We present a novel methodology which combines the models of Deep Learning (DL) with a sophisticated image processing method. Both of the metadata and the image data were employed in this work which undergoes to a distinct pre-processing. The segmentation of pre-processed images was used by the model of LeNet-DLV3. By using the statistical features, domain-specific image features, the pertinent features and color features were recovered by the crop image collection as well in metadata. For the Feature Selection (FS), the Tsallis entropy based Conditional Mutual Information (TE-CMI) has been presented. Next, the creation and training of a Tri-bridNet Disease Classifier (TDC) for precise detection of crop disease using Gated Recurrent Units (GRUs), architectures, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) has been described. After that a strategy of cooperative filtering based on crop disease trends is given along with the environmental variables to recommend the pesticides.
Historijsko slikarstvo u Hrvatskoj nakon Drugoga svjetskog rata
Authors: Kokeza Ivan
Published: July 2024

Unutar teksta raspravlja se o statusu historijskoga slikarstva u Hrvatskoj nakon završetka Drugoga svjetskog rata. Rasprava se temelji na dosadašnjim istraživanjima (primarno na disertaciji „Historijsko slikarstvo u Hrvatskoj od ilirskog pokreta do Drugog svjetskog rata” obranjenoj na Filozofskom fakultetu Sveučilišta u Zagrebu 2022. godine) te predstavlja prilog hipotezi o postupnom odumiranju žanra tijekom 1940-ih godina, a napose nakon razdoblja konsolidacije komunističke vlasti.
Developing Art Therapy Methods for Chinese Immigrant Elders in Community Settings
Authors:   , Chen Xingzi , Rattigan Michele D
Published: July 2024

The study explores the role of art therapy in enhancing the well-being and emotional expression of elderly Chinese immigrants in the United States. Amidst challenges such as social isolation, language barriers, and acculturation difficulties, art therapy sessions provide a valuable platform for this demographic to engage with their life experiences and contemplate themes such as death and legacy. Conducted over five weeks in Philadelphia's Chinatown, this project involved elderly Chinese participants who engaged in art-making that facilitated a review of their life experiences and encouraged expression of personal emotions and satisfaction. This paper highlights the effectiveness of art therapy in addressing the unique needs of elderly immigrants and underscores the importance of culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches in fostering psychological well-being and social integration.
Grassroots Activism Impacting Rural LGBTQIA+ Communities
Authors: Timbers Veronica L. , Ward Will , Ballard Sarah
Published: July 2024

In 2022, the American Civil Liberties Union tracked over 200 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in the legislative session. Policy protections for LGBTQIA+ people can only advance when large numbers of people push for change, which requires greater public awareness of the implicit and explicit barriers for LGBTQIA+ persons. One promising practice for increasing visibility and public awareness is through grassroots activism. Grassroots work spans micro, mezzo, and macro social work practice as it builds local power to influence improvements in services and the well-being for a particular group or issue. LGBTQIA+ grassroots activism provides visibility and community and builds relationships with local resources and leaders to address specific needs. This paper looks at the impact of rural grassroots work on policy change, specifically emphasizing the influence of LGBTQIA+ people leading local efforts to establish greater equity in their communities. The authors provide three examples of LGBTQIA+ organizations doing grassroots work in rural areas in order to increase attention to this foundational level of policy change. These organizations and many more across the country must be acknowledged and supported by social workers to increase the important momentum of self-represented movements for justice.
Societal Perceptions and Developmental Assets of Latina Youth From Low-Income Schools
Authors: Weiss Eugenia L. , Araque Juan Carlos , Enrile Annalisa , Smith-Maddox Renee , Cohen Danielle , Davis Catherine
Published: July 2024

Ensuring healthy development for youth is one of the Grand Challenges of the social work profession. This Grand Challenge seeks to reduce behavioral health problems in youth through prevention efforts. This paper presents a mixed-methods study of sixty Latina adolescents from low-income schools to better understand their perceptions of what it is like to be a girl in U.S. society and explore their strengths through their developmental assets. Understanding their assets rather than deficits would allow social workers as program developers, practitioners, and researchers as well as educators, to be able to focus on prevention. Overall, the study participants showed a strong foundation of assets reflecting personal development along with perceived support from family, school, and other social aspects of their lives. Some of the girls exhibited developmental vulnerability in terms of positive identity and constructive use of time. Additionally, findings from focus groups suggested four themes, including feeling external pressure from both other girls and boys to meet societal beauty ideals, gender-based norm disparities and double standards, desire for reliable support systems, and belief in self about achieving their goals. Based on the findings, implications for social workers engaging in positive youth development and preventative programming for Latina adolescents are provided through intersectionality and equity.
Examining the Views of Master of Social Work (MSW) Graduates on the Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society
Authors: Apgar Dawn , Zerrusen Lori
Published: July 2024

Despite the social work profession’s unified commitment to identify and address widespread societal problems, there have been few scholarly articles that have focused on the Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society (“Grand Challenges”). While half of social work academic programs have reported incorporating content about the Grand Challenges initiative into curricula, there have not been any known empirical studies about whether graduates have interests in these areas or feel prepared to address the identified concerns. This quantitative study of master’s-level social workers indicates that the vast majority are unaware of the Grand Challenges and are not working on most social problems identified. Despite strong interest in addressing the Grand Challenges generally, the primary professional foci of social workers are limited to a few issues. There are significant overall relationships between professional interests, perceived competency to work on the problems, and views on the likelihood of the profession making progress on addressing the Grand Challenges. Results have significant implications for social work education as practicum placements and work opportunities need to be developed in key areas if the profession wants to have desired societal impacts.
How Do First-Year MSW Students Perceive Anti-Oppressive Theory and Practice?
Authors: Fisher Amy , Allen Susan C. , Washington Brittany L.
Published: July 2024

Little information exists about how MSW social work students perceive oppression and anti-oppressive theory and practice, especially in the United States. This case study describes a qualitative exploration of MSW student perceptions of oppression and anti-oppressive practice. Content was infused into a one-semester foundation-level course covering direct practice with individuals in an institution located in the Southeastern United States. Thematic analysis of written reflections and focus group responses revealed changes in pre- and post-course knowledge and skills, as well as five themes: the normality of oppression, the desire for change, practice application at micro and macro levels, optimism for change and personal growth, and recognition of the difficulties and discomfort of engaging in the conversation. Recommendations for social work educators include infusing anti-oppressive practice throughout the curriculum while utilizing inclusive course materials; facilitating self-reflection by students, faculty, and programs; and taking intentional steps to respond to discomfort in discussing these issues.
Increasing Political Practice and Policy Practice in Social Work Students
Authors: Berkowitz Allison
Published: July 2024

Political practice and policy practice are critical components of the social work profession, yet social workers and social work students do not fully engage in them. Bachelor and Master of Social Work programs (BSW and MSW) cover these topics, often through lecture-based instruction; however, a growing body of literature suggests experiential learning is better for building efficacy and interest in them. This article reviews the literature on political practice and policy practice in social work (including teaching approaches), discusses the implications for social work of a decreased emphasis on macro social work, and then explores the results of a new study attempting to address this issue. A one-group, pretest-posttest study was conducted with BSW students (n=66) to evaluate the possible effectiveness of a new training. Key findings yielded an increase in the likelihood of the students engaging in political and policy activities in the future (with the most significant effect size related to the likelihood of sending a letter to the editor). Based on the literature review and study results, recommendations, with an emphasis on experiential learning activities, are offered for social work educators looking to increase the likelihood of political practice and policy practice engagement in their students during and after going through social work programs.
The Online Bilingual MSW Program
Authors: Lozornio Francisco J. , Sánchez Celeste , Vidal de Haymes María , Sanhueza Guillermo , Cardozo Ennio , Arreola Verónica
Published: July 2024

The process of design and implementation of the Online Bilingual (Spanish and English) Master of Social Work (OBMSW) at Loyola University Chicago is presented. This innovative program enhances the clinical training of social work students serving Latinx, immigrant, and refugee communities. The OBMSW utilizes an online platform, offers learning in a bilingual environment, is taught by a completely Latinx faculty body, and is guided by a curriculum that is responsive to current challenges experienced by Latinx and immigrant populations in the U.S. Preliminary, mixed-methods data of this promising approach to social work education is included. Additionally, a description of the adjustments and changes made during the implementation stage resulting from student advocacy and the self-evaluation exercises conducted is offered. Limitations and potential future opportunities are discussed. The innovative OBMSW program can serve as a model for social work programs across the U.S. interested in preparing social workers to meet the unmet, growing mental health service needs of the bilingual Latinx populations. Additionally, the OBMSW program's online format can increase student access on a national level.
Analysis of measurement uncertainty sources in the casting process
Authors: Trevisan Lisiane , Paz Vinicius de Freitas , Fabricio Daniel Antonio Kapper
Published: July 2024

The concepts used in metrology are increasingly part of the productive process of metallurgical companies, considering the globalization of the world market. The interpretation of metrological concepts and their application in decision-making is still a challenge for the industry, especially for the measurement uncertainty calculation. Industries in the casting area are in great need of skilled labor both in relation to the productive process and engineering, as well as in metrology, highlighting the interdisciplinary of the concepts studied in the technical or baccalaureate courses. Therefore, the main objective of this work is to perform a brief literature review of publications made using the value of uncertainty of measurement within the production process of foundries. The results show that there is a potential research in the field, to which it relates the values of measurement uncertainty and fused components.  http://dx.doi.org/10.18226/23185279.v9iss2p01
THE MEDIATOR ROLE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEDICAL AND DENTISTRY STUDENTS' ANXIETY AND ANATOMY ACHIEVEMENT - GENITAL MODULE EXAMPLE
Authors: Tuğtağ Demir Berin , Patat Dilara , Altıntaş Mehmet Özgen , Altıntaş Hilal Melis , Bilecenoğlu Burak
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVE: While studying the anatomy of the genital system in medical education, students may feel embarrassed and anxious due to the anatomical features of this system. This feeling of anxiety, combined with students' personality characteristics, can negatively affect their academic success. In light of this, the purpose of this study is to investigate whether personality traits play a mediating role in the effect of anxiety on anatomical success.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The sample of the study consists of Ankara Medipol University Medicine and Dentistry 2nd year students. In the study, the relationship between students' academic achievement in genital system anatomy learning and their anxiety and personality traits was investigated.
RESULTS: While 64.5% of the participants were female and 58.1% were medical students, 91.1% were Turkish citizens. There was a significant increase in the c´ coefficient (B=-.197, p=0.28) indicating the predictive power of anxiety on anatomy success. It was also found that personality factor did not play a mediating role between anxiety and anatomy achievement.
CONCLUSIONS: As a result of the analysis, it was determined that trait anxiety directly affected anatomy success. When the personality trait was added to the system as a mediator, it was determined that it did not create any mediation role. In this direction, short trainings can be given to the students of the Faculty of Medicine so that they can better define themselves when they start the faculty, and their personal awareness can be increased.
ELEKTROKONVULZİF TERAPİ ALAN HASTALARIN ÖZNEL DENEYİMLERİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: Oktar Seyhan , Yılmaz-karaman İmran Gökçen , Baştürk Karımmoajenı Elif , Yenilmez Çınar , Yastıbaş Cennet
Published: July 2024

AMAÇ: Elektrokonvulzif terapi (EKT) 1938 yılından bu yana depresyon, şizofreni, bipolar bozukluk başta olmak üzere birçok psikiyatrik bozuklukta sıklıkla kullanılan bir tedavi yöntemi olmuştur. EKT, ilk uygulanılmaya başladığı yıllardan bu yana, en tartışmalı bir tedavi yöntemlerden birisi olma konumunu sürdürmektedir. Literatürde EKT hakkında yapılmış birçok çalışma bulunmasına rağmen, hastaların öznel deneyimlerini inceleyen çalışmalar çok az sayıdadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, EKT uygulanan hastaların öznel deneyimlerini araştırmaktır.
GEREÇ VE YÖNTEM: Araştırma evrenini 2014 yılından sonra Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nde EKT uygulanan 40 hasta oluşturmakta olup, kriterlere uyan ve çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 11 hasta çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Hastalara Sosyodemografik ve Klinik veri formu uygulanmış, bu formda katılımcının yaş, eğitim, medeni durum gibi sosyodemografik özellikleri, hastalık tanısı, EKT uygulanma sebebi, EKT uygulamasına dair değişkenler araştırılmış ve katılımcılara öznel EKT deneyimi ile ilgili açık ve kapalı uçlu sorular yöneltilmiştir.
BULGULAR: EKT uygulanan hastaların 4’ünün tanısı unipolar depresyon (%36.4), 3’ünün bipolar bozukluk (%27.3), 2’sinin şizofreni (%18.2) ve yine 2’sinin tanısı şizoaffektif bozukluktu (%18.2). Genel değerlendirme soruları sonucunda, hastaların 7’sinin (%63.6) EKT’nin faydasının zararından daha fazla olduğunu ifade ettiği, hastaların 10’unun (%90.9) hastalık belirtilerinin EKT’den daha olumsuz bir deneyim olduğunu belirttiği görülmüştür.
SONUÇ: Hastaların büyük çoğunluğunun EKT’den memnun kaldığı görülmüştür. Topluma ve sağlık çalışanlarına EKT’nin daha gerçekçi şekilde tanıtılması, bu güvenli ve etkili yöntemin daha fazla kullanılmasına yol açabilir.
Resumen ejecutivo del diagnóstico técnico-institucional y del plan de mejora sobre la gestión de información de agua y saneamiento en Costa Rica
Authors: De la Peña Maria Eugenia , Baquero María Alejandra
Published: July 2024

Este documento presenta de manera resumida los hallazgos y puntos más relevantes del “Diagnóstico técnico-institucional sobre la gestión de información de agua y saneamiento en Costa Rica” y del “Plan de Mejora y Hoja de Ruta de la generación y gestión de la información del sector agua y saneamiento en Costa Rica”, los cuales se desarrollaron en el marco del apoyo y acompañamiento a los países por parte del Observatorio para América Latina y el Caribe de Agua y Saneamiento (OLAS). El análisis de la gestión de la información sectorial se basó en analizar: (i) la gobernanza de datos, (ii) la producción de los datos, (iii) el procesamiento de los datos; (iv) la gestión integrada y compartida de los datos, y (v) la comunicación y diseminación del conocimiento. Finalmente, con los hallazgos del diagnóstico, se planteó un plan de mejora adaptado a las particularidades del sector de agua y saneamiento de Costa Rica, de modo que, con la aplicación voluntaria se avance hacia la gestión eficiente de la información sectorial en el país.
Uso de cigarro eletrônico entre adolescentes: enfoque sobre os danos, riscos e fatores protetivos
Authors: Pio Jesia Lourenço de Oliveira Pio , Sousa Milena Nunes Alves de , Do Egypto Ilana Andrade Santos
Published: July 2024

Estudos tem demonstrado uma estreita relação entre o consumo de cigarros eletrônicos e ao aumento da dependência em nicotina e do hábito tabagista. Contudo, este quadro parece não ser um alerta para os adolescentes. Um estudo investigou os impactos do uso de cigarros eletrônicos entre adolescentes, em um esforço para entender os danos à saúde associados, bem como os fatores de risco e protetivos envolvidos. A pesquisa adotou a revisão integrativa da literatura, seguindo diretrizes metodológicas rigorosas para seleção e análise de estudos pertinentes. Foram consultadas diversas bases de dados acadêmicas e estabelecidos critérios de inclusão específicos, resultando na seleção de 12 estudos relevantes. Os resultados revelaram uma série de malefícios à saúde decorrentes do uso de cigarros eletrônicos entre adolescentes, incluindo problemas respiratórios, cardiovasculares, gastrointestinais, imunológicos, neurocognitivos, psicológicos e mentais. Os fatores de risco identificados incluem acessibilidade facilitada, atratividade dos sabores dos dispositivos, influências sociais de amigos e familiares, além de falta de educação sobre os riscos nas escolas. Gênero feminino e idade mais jovem também foram associados a uma maior propensão ao uso. Por outro lado, fatores protetivos incluem alto estrato socioeconômico, orientações parentais contra o tabagismo, ausência de exposição ao cigarro em casa e conhecimento prévio dos danos dos cigarros eletrônicos. Conclui-se que medidas preventivas e educacionais são essenciais para mitigar esse problema crescente. Recomenda-se a implementação de programas escolares de educação, campanhas públicas de conscientização e políticas de regulamentação mais rigorosas para proteger a saúde dos adolescentes. A colaboração entre governos, educadores, pais e profissionais de saúde pública é crucial para reverter a tendência de aumento no uso de cigarros eletrônicos e assegurar um futuro mais saudável para as próximas gerações.
Palavras-chave: Sistemas Eletrônicos de Liberação de Nicotina; Risco à Saúde Humana; Saúde do Adolescente; Prevenção de Doenças; Promoção da Saúde.
Spatio-temporal decision uncertainty of selected soil physical parameters can enhance variable rate irrigation
Authors: Angura Louis , Bimantara Dhimas Sigit , Magyar Tamás , Buday Bódi Erika , Fehér Zsolt Zoltán
Published: July 2024

The effectiveness of crop irrigation via sprinkler systems could be improved by environmental variability inherent to field conditions, thus leading to the sub-optimal irrigation of certain sections. To rectify this discrepancy, in-situ soil characteristics were methodically correlated with the region's hydrological circumstances and root zone, assigning a distinct level of uncertainty to each decision point. A stochastic geodatabase was then generated, offering prospective applications in precision agriculture. The experimental agricultural field in Nyírbátor, Hungary, served as the reference point, with the constraints posed by variability being surmounted through a dual-layer iteration of random sampling structures employing the sequential Gaussian simulation (SGS) method. For this purpose, 25 physical, 9 chemical, and 11 soil microelements were examined from samples extracted from 105 boreholes in an 85-hectare cornfield while adopting a regular sampling scheme within a 100 × 100 m grid. Each soil parameter estimation underwent the following process: 1. Organization of data and application of exploratory statistics for outlier identification; 2. Normal score transformation; 3. Exploratory variography; 4. Sequential Gaussian simulations, leading to the construction of a series of plausible, equally probable realizations; 5. Computation of medians and the 95% confidence intervals. These methodologies were deployed concerning the soil characteristics, with porosity being selected as the representative soil parameter for the Nyírbátor cornfield. Porosity was our focus physical parameter because the micro and macro soil structures greatly influence the hydraulic characteristics of the soil such as water infiltration, hydraulic conductivity and moisture retention. Comparative assessments of the Hydrus 3D hydrological models of kriged and sequential Gaussian simulation surfaces were conducted. Results highlighted the efficacy of sequential Gaussian simulation in encapsulating the field's heterogeneity, and the accompanying uncertainty served as a decision-making tool in the diversified water application across the field. The results were validated using field data observations of soil moisture in the corn field from 2020 and 2021 respectively and nonetheless, the uncertainty divergence between the Hydrus outputs unveiled the knowledge deficit concerning actual spatial patterns of soil porosity. The established workflow offers a cost-efficient dynamic methodology for water resource management, potentially curtailing overall irrigation expenditure by variably applying water to parcels based on uncertainty estimates.
Wetlands in Serbia: Past, present and future
Authors: Grabic Jasna
Published: July 2024

Within the territory of the Republic of Serbia, most wetland areas are situated in the north of the state. This is predominantly because of relief features which comprise lowland terrain intersected by the alluvial plains of large rivers such as the Danube, Tisza and Sava. The area also represents the southern part of the Pannonian plain. Extensive works on land reclamation – drainage of wetlands and canalizing rivers, contributed to the formation of large plots of fertile arable land – cultural steppe. Whereas in the 18th century, wetlands were covering 50% of the territory, nowadays remaining wetlands occupy only around 5%. However, these represent significant biodiversity islands and due to this are declared as protected RAMSAR areas of international importance. There are 11 RAMSAR areas in Serbia, of which 8 are in the territory of the Vojvodina Province. Despite protection these are still under pressure from pollution originating from outside borders, climate changes and invasive species. Monitoring water quality at three wetland special nature reserves in the period 2015–2019 revealed that in most cases it was below required water quality standards. In response to these changing conditions, managers of protected areas in Serbia are conducting active measures of protection. Finally, wetlands provide many benefits, and those could be designated as ecosystem services. The concept is helpful for better estimation of benefits, and making comprehensive future planning on how to maximize its benefits and simultaneously achieve sustainability goals. The ecosystem services–based methodology developed during the IDES project, could be useful tool for future planning of management activities.
Uncovering Homeschooling in Lebanon: A Qualitative-Phenomenological Exploration of Homeschooling Realities from Parental and Educational Sector Stakeholders Perspectives
Authors: Nazar Ali , Nasrallah Rita
Published: July 2024

Despite the global trend toward the legalization of homeschooling, it remains illegal in Lebanon. This study aims to explore the multifaceted realities of homeschooling in Lebanon and the motives driving its adoption according to homeschooled children’s parents, and the perspectives of educational stakeholders in Lebanon on homeschooling. The study participants included 10 parents homeschooling their children and three public-sector education experts. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with parents, and document analysis. For the homeschooling experience and its motives from parental perspectives, seven key themes were identified: (1) Factors to consider in homeschooling, (2) Motives behind homeschooling, (3) Effects of homeschooling, (4) Curriculum selection, (5) Child’s interaction with the homeschooling experience, (6) Homeschooling outcomes, and (7) Parents’ agreement on homeschooling their child. Four themes emerged from the discussions with the stakeholders: (1) The legal status of homeschooling in Lebanon, (2) The lack of studies or reports on homeschooling in Lebanon, (3) The stakeholders’ approach to homeschooling, and (4) The eventual legislation of homeschooling in Lebanon. The findings of this study highlight the urgent need for legal frameworks that accommodate homeschooling, suggesting its potential to diversify and enrich Lebanon’s educational landscape.
STRUCTURAL-RHEOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE ORE-BASED ROCKS OF THE HANNIVKA MOLIBDENUM DEPOSIT (KRYVYI RIH FORMATION).
Authors: Yanchenko V. P. , Sukach V. V. , Bondarenko S. M.
Published: July 2024

Problem Statement and Purpose. This work is aimed at studying the rocks of the New Kryvyi Rih formation within the central part of the Hannivka deposit of Kryvbas. The latest data from prospecting and appraisal drilling of wells in this area made it possible to study in more detail the geological structure of the area and establish the nature of the spreading and distribution of ore zones.
Data & Methods. The research was carried out using core material from exploratory drilling. When studying this object, along with classical geological research methods, tectonofacies methodology was used, based on a systemic principle and on a paragenetic basis. It took into account PT‑conditions and the rheological properties of geological environment in stress fields, depending on those conditions, as well as the mechanisms of dislocation transformations of rocks corresponding to those properties.
Results. Using structural characteristics, the main features of the formation and transformation of rocks in ore-bearing mineralized zones have been established. The forms of occurrence of sulfide mineralization were described, and the conditions of their primary and secondary occurrence were also determined. The nature of structural and rheological transformations of ore-bearing rocks and their influence on the conditions of occurrence of molybdenum mineralization have been studied. The main rheological types of fault tectonics were identified and their influence on the mineralization process was analyzed. Several main types of occurrence of sulfide mineralization at the macrolevel, which were distinguished by qualitative and quantitative indicators, have been identified and described in detail. It has been established that within the Hannivka deposit, sulfide mineralization was clearly recorded from a depth of 150 m and could be traced to a depth of more than 400 m, and an increased concentration of molybdenite was observed in metatuffs and metalavas with overlain predominantly quartz veins. Moreover, ore minerals (molybdenite along with iron sulfides) were divided into two fundamentally different forms of distribution: primary and metamorphosed secondary. The types reflect the intensity of superimposed deformations, calculated using a specially developed tectonofacies scale.
Reviewing the Ruling of the Constitutional Court Number 90/PUU-XXI/2023 Concerning the Requirements for President and Vice President Candidates in the Perspective of Progressive Law
Authors: Wiradirja Imas Rosidawati , Hadi Purnomo  , Yulianto Antonius Wantri , Tejo Eko Susanto , Sari Shinta Intan , Gunawan Verawati , Muhamad Rivaldi
Published: July 2024

Indonesia is both a legal state and a democratic state, characterized by sovereignty being in the hands of the people. One form of democracy is the election of the president and vice president who are directly elected by the people. Approaching the 2024 general election, there is a phenomenon that is really attracting the attention of the Indonesian people, namely regarding the judicial review of one of the requirements for presidential and vice presidential candidates as regulated in Article 169 letter q of the Election Law. In this article, the author will analyze whether the Constitutional Court has the authority to examine, decide and change the requirements for presidential and vice presidential candidates? Apart from that, what is the decision of the Constitutional Court’s number 90/PUU-XXI/2023 when viewed from a progressive legal perspective? This article uses a normative juridical method, namely by examining approaches to theories, concepts, and reviewing related laws and regulations. The results of the discussion concluded that the Constitutional Court had the authority to try this case. As a result, one of the requirements for a presidential or vice presidential candidate is to be “at least 40 years old or have/are currently holding positions elected through general elections, including regional elections”. From a progressive legal point of view, the decision of the Constitutional Court’s number 90/PUU-XXI/2023 is a form of rule breaking and social conditions also require that presidential candidates and/or vice presidential candidates do not have to be at least 40 years old, but must also pay attention to experience factors. Therefore, this is a new form of law and it must be useful for achieving justice, well-being and human happiness.
Tolerance of Gadget Use in Children as a Preventive Measure for Nomophobia
Authors: Ellen Prima
Published: July 2024

Rapid developments in the field of science and technology have given birth to the phenomenon of "nomophobia", where people feel anxious and afraid if they cannot access their mobile phones. This also has an impact on children, where excessive use of gadgets can trigger negative behavior patterns and consumptive traits. In childhood, the brain develops rapidly and becomes the foundation for future activities and quality of life. Excessive use of gadgets in children can interfere with brain development and trigger behavioral changes. This study, with a qualitative method, examines the tolerance of gadget use in children as a preventive effort for nomophobia. From 20 child samples, it was found that four children were not addicted to gadgets and had good sleep quality, two children were not addicted to gadgets with poor sleep quality, two children were addicted to gadgets with poor sleep quality, and one child was addicted to gadgets with very poor sleep quality. These findings suggest that excessive use of gadgets can have a negative impact on children's sleep quality. Therefore, it is important for parents to limit the use of gadgets in children and encourage other activities that are more beneficial to their development.
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods in Nursing
Authors: Gosak Lucija , Cilar Budler Leona , Watson Roger , Štiglic Gregor
Published: July 2024

The publication "Analysis of quantitative research data in nursing research: A guide to SPSS" provides nursing students and nurses with the knowledge and skills to interpret the different statistical methods in their field, which can improve users' skills in collecting, analysing and interpreting results from clinical practice, thus contributing to improving the quality of health care. It provides detailed instructions on how to use IBM SPSS and perform statistical analyses that nurses need to be familiar with as they use and generate data in their daily work with patients. The main aim of patient care is to provide high quality, evidence-based care, so nurses have a duty to keep up to date with the latest research and evidence and apply it to their work. The knowledge gained in this book can also help nurses to better understand and interpret previously published results, and thus critically assess the validity and reliability of the results they will use in clinical practice.
Optimum Nitrogen Dose and Malt Quality of Barley Varieties under Saline Water Irrigation
Authors: Kaur Amandeep , . Satyavan , Yadav Anil Kumar , Prakash Ram , Singh Vikram
Published: July 2024

Background: A field experiment was conducted during rabi 2017-18 and 2018-19 at Research Farm of Department of Soil Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar to find out the optimum dose of nitrogen and to evaluate malt quality parameters of different barley varieties under saline water irrigation. Methods: The experiment was laid out in split plot design by keeping four varieties (BH 902, BH 946, BH 885 and DWRB 101) in main plots and four nitrogen levels (0, 30, 60 and 90 kg/ha) in sub plots with four replications. Result: On an average, variety BH 946 produced maximum grain yield of 5151 kg/ha which was 5.1, 7.3 and 14.7% higher as compared to DWRB 101, BH 902 and BH 885, respectively. Under saline water irrigation, the optimum dose of nitrogen for variety BH 902, BH 946, BH 885, DWRB 101 was found as 74.5, 74.9, 71.8, 69.2 kg/ha and economic optimum dose as 72.9, 73.2, 70.0, 67.7 kg/ha, respectively. Diastatic power, α-amylase activity and protein content were significantly higher in 6-row barley varieties BH 902 and BH 946, whereas hectolitre weight, starch content and malt recovery were significantly higher in 2-row barley varieties BH 885 and DWRB 101. Nitrogen application significantly enhanced the hectolitre weight, protein content in grain, α-amylase activity and diastatic power, while starch content and malt recovery were significantly decreased under various nitrogen levels.
An in silico Evaluation of Anti-diabetic Potential of Vasicine, A Quinazoline Alkaloid of Justicia adhatoda Linnaeus
Authors: Ravali K.S.S. , Sarathchandra G. , Kumary S. Usha , Sujatha P.L. , Kannan T.A. , Parthiban M.
Published: July 2024

Background: Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disease with multiple secondary effects, is on the rise. Treatment of type II diabetes mellitus with phytochemicals is gaining importance to avoid secondary complications used in the treatment. Justicia adhatoda is said to be an evergreen perennial shrub with a multitude of uses, especially as a stimulant of the respiratory tract. Methods: Vasicine, a major alkaloid extracted from the leaves of the adhatoda was used in the current study to identify its antidiabetic activity through the Computer Aided Drug Design technique. The molecular docking technique was performed between vasicine and five different receptors Protein Tyrosine Phosphate 1B (PTP 1B), Glucose Transporter (GLUT2), Glucagon Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) and Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptors (PPAR Ɣ) which are usually targeted by anti-diabetic drugs. The Libdock score for the interaction between the receptors and vasicine is indicative of the antidiabetic activity of the vasicine in various pathways. Result: PTP 1B presented the highest LibDock score of 101.46 indicating the antidiabetic property of vasicine.
The Ukrainian-Russian war and its economic effects on food security in the Arab world
Authors: Shaaibith Sundus Jasim , Mahfoudh Slim
Published: July 2024

The start of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the harsh sanctions imposed on Russia by the West have led to serious worries for the security of food in the Arab world. This study examines the degree to which Arab nations rely on imports of wheat, maize, fertilizer, and wheat flour from Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the difficulties that may arise from long-term disruptions in these supply networks. Food security concerns have already been made worse by the conflict's already unheard-of price increases for fertilizers and wheat. This analysis highlights the urgent necessity for national emergency programs and complementing Arab policies to address these effects given the Arab region's considerable reliance on these imports, which account for substantial sections of Russia's and Ukraine's total exports. The study intends to define food security, investigate its dimensions and drivers, and investigate the role of technology in reducing supply-demand gaps through an extensive literature analysis. It also aims to showcase the accomplishments of Arab nations in this area and offer doable suggestions to improve food security in the face of the current crisis.
Keywords: Economy; food security; policies; Ukrainian-Russian war
Fortalecimiento del Razonamiento Verbal en la Resolución de Problemas Mediante la TSD
Authors: Portilla Villamizar Sonia Esmeralda
Published: July 2024

El presente artículo está enfocado en examinar los resultados de la implementación de una  estrategia pedagógica en búsqueda del   fortalecimiento del razonamiento verbal en la resolución de problemas matemáticos, tomando como fundamento  la Teoría de las Situaciones Didácticas de Guy Brousseau, esto debido a las dificultades que han venido presentando  los estudiantes del INEM Tunja en competencias verbales y matemáticas conllevando  a bajos resultados    en las diferentes pruebas externas presentadas. Utilizó una investigación de acción-participativa con una población de 25 estudiantes. Para la recolección de información utilizó una prueba diagnóstica, diarios de campo, formatos de trabajo individual, colaborativo y de análisis de la información.  En los resultados se pudo evidenciar que la estrategia tuvo un impacto positivo, ya que permitió mejoras significativas en los procesos de resolución de situaciones problema. En conclusión la Teoría en mención es un medio efectivo que permite fortalecer habilidades verbales, matemáticas y personales.
MENJADIKAN ZAKAT SEBAGAI BAGIAN INSTRUMEN FISKAL DI INDONESIA
Authors: Fiandi Mufti
Published: July 2024

Kebijakan fiskal adalah kebijakan yang mempengaruhi anggaran pendapatan dan belanja suatu negara. Anggaran pendapatan dan belanja negara merupakan rencana pendapatan serta pengeluaran yang akan diperoleh dan dibayarkan oleh negara selama setahun, komponen pendapatan negara dalam perekonomian modern dewasa ini dibedakan antara pajak dan bukan pajak. Penerimaan dari pajak terdiri atas pajak langsung dan pajak tidak langsung. Sedangkan penerimaan bukan pajak contohnya adalah bantuan atau sebenarnya lebih tepat dikatakan sebagai utang luar negeri. Dalam Islam kita sudah mempelajari jenis-jenis penerimaan baitul maal yang, antara lain, terdiri atas zakat, infaq, sadaqah, wakaf, fa’i, ghanimah, khums, dan kharaj. Kebijakan fiskal Islami adalah bagaimana pemerintah memaksimalkan penerimaannya dari jenis-jenis penerimaan tersebut, yang dalam bahasa modern disederhanakan dalam bentuk ‘pajak’. Selanjutnya, tugas pemerintah yang Islami-lah bagaimana mengelola pengeluaran dan belanja negara untuk mencapai tujuan-tujuan yang dikehendaki oleh syariah sesuai dengan cara-cara yang dibenarkan oleh Allah dan Rasulullah.
Constitutionalism and budgeting of public funds: genesis and normative legal correlation
Authors: Rezyuk Vadim I.
Published: July 2024

Constitutionalism and budgeting of state funds, their genesis and normative legal correlation are considered. The need for additional understanding of a number of dogmas and conclusions, identification of correlates and assessment of new patterns relating to these mechanisms, and those that are important for the theory of state and law, and subsequent practice, is noted. In the context of attention to constitutionalism and budgeting of public funds and their genesis, the following are stated: general conditions for the formation of constitutionalism and budgeting; variability in the chronological sequence of development of constitutionalism and budgeting, corresponding significant decisions and achievements; along with the pre-budget and budget periods, the validity of distinguishing the pre-constitutional and constitutional periods. In the context of attention to constitutionalism and budgeting of public funds and their normative legal correlation, the following is stated: the mutual connection between the norms of constitutional and budget legislation; variability in the chronological sequence of constitutional-legal and budgetary-legal decisions while observing the principle of the supremacy of constitutional norms (constitutional acts); the noticeable relevance of the concept of “budget” and its derivatives in constitutional normative legal acts and its increase at the present stage of development.
The significance of comparative studies of the medieval state and law of Slavic peoples in V.I. Ermolovich’s works for legal Slavic studies
Authors: Seregin Andrei V.
Published: July 2024

Comparative studies of ancient Slavic law conducted by a Belarusian scientist, a specialist in the field of state history and legislation of the Middle Ages, V.I. Ermolovich, are considered. The importance of analyzing the Asia Minor theory of the emergence of the legal, ethnic and state prehistory of the Serbian people, updated by this researcher, is substantiated. The role of the reception of Roman law in the development of civil relations between the archaic powers of the Nemanichs, Rurikovich, the kingdoms of the Czech Republic and Poland, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Russian and Zhmud and other medieval Slavic states is confirmed. The importance of V.I. Ermolovich’s scientific discoveries on the use of the construction of a legal entity and a bank deposit agreement in Ancient Slavic legislation is proved. A point of view is formed on the gradation of types of feudal property in the Slavic lands: thus, along with state, communal and private feudal property, the foreign property is analyzed. The collegians – trade unions of merchants of the Dalmatian coast as prototypes of future joint-stock companies are specially studied. It is concluded that V.I. Ermolovich made not only a significant contribution to the study of historical and legal problems of legal Slavistics and Medieval studies, but also outlined the vector of future research on the genesis of statehood and the legal system of the Slavic peoples.
Theoretical and methodological foundations of destructive behavior of minors: dynamics analysis and prevention
Authors: Vorobyova Svetlana V. , Koltsov Mikhail I. , Abramova Vasilisa I.
Published: July 2024

Theoretical and methodological aspects of the prevention of destructive behavior of minors from the posi-tion of specialists in the field of jurisprudence are considered. An integrated approach to solving this problem is substantiated, taking into account the knowledge of sociology and psychology, and the institutional aspect in the prevention and counteraction of destructive behavior in adolescents is identified. General scientific methods are used as the basic methodology: analysis of specialized literature and regulatory legal acts on the research problem; historicismmethod , modeling and system structuring method. It is indicated that in modern condi-tions of the spread of extremist ideology in Russia, several stable trends can be identified: the creation and de-velopment of stable, functioning social associations that not only share extremist values, but also seek to spread them; focus on popularizing the ideas and beliefs of extremism, including in the context of the admissibility and possibility of extremist activity; an increase in the number of national and religious associations whose activities involve criminal acts against individuals and society; evolution of the structures and level of organization of ex-tremist associations: the emergence of heritage practices, training of new personnel, etc. It is emphasized that in modern realities, youth group extremism is the result of modern communication of a young person and unfavor-able environmental conditions. It is concluded that formulated about the importance of further systematization of research on identifying and correcting destructive behavior among minors, and modern methods for preventing these manifestations are proposed.