bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estimating the Significance of Computer Model Factors Based on a Simple Neural Network
Authors: Pepelyaev Volodymyr , Oriekhova Nataliia , Lukyanov Ihor
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The existing means of computer technology provide an opportunity to develop models of any complexity. This circumstance provokes developers of computer models of complex systems to excessive detailing. Among experienced specialists in computer modeling, there is an opinion that sometimes at the preliminary stage of model development, the number of insignificant factors can reach 80%. Such an increase in dimensionality not only significantly complicates the implementation of computer experiments, but can also have a significant impact on the understanding of the interaction of important factors that determine the basis and essence of the functioning of a complex system. Therefore, it is no less important for further model research, and especially for the optimization of a complex system, to determine insignificant factors.
The purpose of the work is to develop an algorithm for determining insignificant factors in the presence of a set of training data, in which the number of data samples is relatively small and exceeds the number of factors by only 2-3 times. For this, a neural network model implementing regression created using the Keras library was used. Artificially created datasets were used to conduct experiments to determine network parameters (number of layers, number of hidden neurons in a layer, as well as the number of learning epochs).
The results. The resulting neural network model demonstrated effective performance on test data sets. The model was then used to determine the significance of factors in sets of initial populations for a multipopulational genetic algorithm (MGA) study.
Conclusions. The proposed algorithm based on a simple neural network allows to correctly and quickly determine insignificant factors in a set of initial populations for the study of MGA, containing from 8 to 10 populations (250 - 300 samples). Since the initial weights of the neural network are chosen randomly, the results of different runs on the same set of data are slightly different. Therefore, in the general case of evaluating the significance of factors of a computer model, several runs must be made to obtain more reliable results. Keywords: set of initial populations, significance of factors, neural network, learning epochs.
Simulation Modeling as a Tool for Resource Management in Conditions of Information Uncertainty
Authors: Karpets Eleonora
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The article proposes the use of the probabilistic-automaton modeling method to optimize the allocation of financial resources from the Compulsory State Social Insurance Fund for Unemployment (hereinafter referred to as the Fund). This approach aims to increase funding in favor of active labor market policy measures.
Objective. The purpose of the proposed methods is to identify approaches that, under conditions of macroeco-nomic decline, enable the exploration of financial support scenarios for the national labor market. By optimally utilizing resources, this would contribute to restoring its relative structural balance.
Results. To define the studied processes as mechanisms of transition from one state to another, financial flows are simulated using a system of probabilistic automata. These automata are interconnected by matching the output signals of some automata with the input signals of others.
The system for forming the targeted financial inflows to the Fund and their allocation in accordance with the strategic measures of state labor market regulation policy is determined. The purpose of modeling this system is to achieve an optimal balance between limited funds for priority labor market policies and increased expenditures due to heightened socio-demographic pressure on the system during wartime.
To construct the automaton model of the system, random variables aі(t), bі(t), cі(t), dі(t), f(t), representing the internal states of automata A, B, C, D, F, were introduced. The dynamics of changes in these internal states are presented as a system of independent negative stochastic equations. The internal states of 15 automata (E, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, S0, S1, S2, S3, S4, T) were determined, forming the output data and indicators of the model. The position of these automata and their interconnections between basic automata of the system are visually demonstrated by the inter-automaton connection graph, which includes indicator automata.
Conclusions. The proposed probabilistic-automaton model allows for the simulation of an optimal balance between limited funds allocated to priority labor market policy measures and increased expenditures in the case of increase of socio-demographic pressure on the system during wartime. Applying the suggested automaton model to financial resource flows in the regional labor market and formalized service schemes at local employment centers is recommended to expand funding for a broader range of active labor market measures and services. This approach not only facilitates continuous monitoring of regional labor market parameters but also enables forecasting changes in its state and selecting the most appropriate regulatory measures for relevant processes. Keywords: simulation modeling, system of probabilistic automata, initial probabilistic Moore automaton, probabilistic-automaton method and model, regional labor market, financial provision scenarios of socio-economic processes.
Conceptual Model and NLP-System "Text to Image"
Authors: Maslianko Pavlo , Pavlovska Kate
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The development of theoretical tools and instrumental means of transforming text information into images is an urgent problem for various fields of human activity and organizational systems of various purposes. The article proposes a conceptual model and NLP system "Text to image" based on the methodology of system engineering of Data Science systems, architecture, and software of the image generation system based on the latent diffusion model. It is proposed to improve the basic architecture of the latent diffusion model by using a diffusion transformer. It is found that unlike approaches based on U-Net architecture, DiTs work with latent patches, providing better scalability and increased performance.
The purpose of the work is to develop a scientifically based conceptual model and system for transforming text descriptions into images, based on the methodology of system engineering, modern methods of deep learning and business profile of Erikson – Penker.
Results. Estimation problems, the properties of which are regulated by a parameter, have been constructed for the problem of placing objects in Euclidean space. The properties of the evaluation problem depending on the value of the parameter are studied and the limits of the value of the parameter are shown, the observance of which allows obtaining estimates adequate to the initial problem. Verification and validation of the developed NLP system "Text to image" for converting text data into images was carried out. The generation results demonstrate the exact reproduction of key elements, which indicates the high quality of the correspondence between the image and the text description. As a result of a comparative analysis of the performance of the models, it was determined that the TransformerLD system, although inferior to the Stable Diffusion and DALL-E 2 models in terms of FID and IS, still remains competitive.
Conclusions. The construction of a dynamic branching tree and nonlinear estimations allows speeding up the process of finding the optimal solution, but it depends significantly on the initial problem, which complicates the development of a general algorithm. The development of the conceptual model and the NLP system "Text to image" allows implementing the effective transformation of text data into images, which is a topical issue in the field of data visualization. Keywords: system engineering, Data Science, NLP-systems “Text to image.
2023 Kahramanmaraş Depremleri Sonucu Hasar Gören 11 Katlı Betonarme Bir Yapının Deprem Performansının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Ekinci Enes , Özmen Alper
Published: December 2024

6 Şubat 2023 tarihinde meydana gelen Kahramanmaraş depremleri ülkemizde bulunan mevcut yapı stokumuzun deprem güvenliği açısından incelenmesi gerektiğini gözler önüne sermiştir. Bu çalışmada 11 katlı betonarme bir yapının 2018 Deprem Yönetmeliğine göre deprem performans analizi aşamaları detayları gösterilmiş ve yapının deprem performansı elde edilmiştir. 2018 Türkiye Bina Deprem Yönetmeliği’nde verilen esaslara uygun olarak gerçekleştirilen performans analizi sonucunda, çalışma kapsamında incelenen yapı her ne kadar kontrollü hasar performans hedefini sağlamış olsa da yapılan saha incelemesinde, yapının bazı taşıyıcı sistem elemanlarında hasarlar gözlemlenmiştir. Bu durum yapı tasarımı aşaması ile proje aplikasyonunun arasında bulunan birtakım uyumsuzluk, hata ve kusurların yapının deprem performansı üzerinde oldukça önemli etkileri olduğunu göstermiştir. Sahada yapılan mevcut durum incelemesi ve performans analizi sonucunda elde edilen bulgular, yapı tasarımı ile ilgili birtakım önerileri de bünyesinde barındıracak şekilde detaylı bir şekilde açıklanmıştır.
Tekâsür Sûresinin İçerdiği Tasavvufî Manalar: Geçici Dünya Hayatının İzdüşümleri
Authors: İnce Eyüp
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada, Tekâsür sûresinin tasavvufî anlamları ele alınmıştır. Tasavvufî bakış açısıyla dünya malına aşırı bağlanmanın eleştirisi yapılmakta ve insanların manevî değerlere odaklanmasına teşvik edilmektedir. Ayrıca özellikle varlığın birliği anlamına gelen vahdet-i vücud kavramını zedeleyen maddî zenginliklere olan bağlılık, insanları gerçek mutluluğa ulaşmaktan alıkoyan bir engel olarak ele alınmıştır. Yöntem olarak Tekâsür sûresi, daha çok ahlâkî yorumların ön plana çıkarıldığı tasavvufî tefsirler ışığında incelenmiştir. Tasavvufî tefsirlerden özellikle Sehl b. Abdullah et-Tüsterî (öl. 283/896), Ebü’l-Leys es-Semerkandî (öl. 373/983), Muhammed b. Hüseyin Sülemî (öl. 412/1021), Abdülkerîm b. Hevâzin Kuşeyrî (öl. 465/1072), Rûzbihân Baklî (öl.606/1209), İsmail Hakkı Bursevî (öl.1137/1725), Şehâbeddîn Mahmûd el-Âlûsî (öl.1270/1854) ve İbn Acîbe (öl.1224/1809) tefsirlerinden istifade edilmiştir. Bu kaynakların yanı sıra sûrenin içerdiği mesajlar, tasavvuf klasiklerinden istifade edilerek farklı perspektiflerle sunulmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışma neticesinde ise Tekâsür sûresinin tasavvufî bir yorumla değerlendirildiğinde, insanları maddî zenginlikler yerine manevî zenginliklere yönlendiren önemli bir rehber olduğu ortaya konulmuştur. Ayrıca, surede geçen ilme'l-yakîn kavramının aklî ve naklî delillerle ulaşılan kesin bilgiye işaret ettiği, ayne'l-yakîn kavramının ise bu bilginin doğrudan tecrübe edilmesi yoluyla elde edilen daha yüksek bir idrak seviyesini ifade ettiği anlaşılmıştır.
Environmental Literacy of Generations X, Y, and Z in a Provincial Center in Turkey: A Descriptive-Comparative Study
Authors: Yorulmaz Demir Deniz S. , Karakış Tuğba , Yavuz Esra
Published: December 2024

Objective: This research was conducted to determine the environmental literacy and behaviors of Generations X, Y, and Z.
Method: This descriptive-comparative study involved a total of 1,148 participants, comprising 376 from Generation X, 399 from Generation Y, and 373 from Generation Z. Data were collected using the Demographic Characteristics Form and the Environmental Literacy Scale for Adults.
Results: It was found that 67.8% of participants had not received any education on environmental issues, 81.8% disposed of used cooking oil in the trash or sink, 43.6% discarded waste batteries in the trash, and 62.1% were unfamiliar with the concept of ecological footprint. The environmental literacy of Generation Z was significantly lower than that of Generations X and Y. Nuclear family type, perception of high income, lack of social security, willingness to receive environmental education, separate disposal of waste cooking oil, disposal of waste batteries in designated units, and use of recycling bins were identified as factors influencing environmental literacy for all participants. These variables explained 22.4% of the variance in environmental literacy.
Conclusion: The results revealed insufficient environmental behaviors in the sample and lower environmental literacy in Generation Z compared to Generations X and Y. It is recommended to conduct informative and educational programs and prepare public service announcements in order to enhance community environmental awareness and promote appropriate environmental health behaviors
Protective gloves based on biodegradable polymer materials with antimicrobial properties: a new direction in the prevention of infectious diseases
Authors:   Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman, Zakharova Yulia A. , Andreev Sergey V. ,   Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman, Novikov Vyacheslav A. ,   Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman
Published: December 2024

The development of protective biodegradable gloves with antimicrobial properties is a promising scientific and practical direction in modern disinfection. The innovative product is expected to be used in medical organizations, in the food industry, public catering, and in the field of public utilities. The planned research is multidisciplinary in the field of epidemiology, microbiology, public health, communal hygiene, ecology and environmental protection. The gloves will be developed on the basis of polymer materials with antimicrobial properties and will mainly be used as medical devices. This will improve the quality and safety of medical care and, in general, the epidemiological well-being of the population, reduce the toxic burden on the environment, which corresponds to the Strategy of Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation (2024) in terms of transition to new production technologies, materials and methods of their design; personalized medicine, high-tech healthcare and health-saving technologies; highly productive and environmentally friendly aquatic and agriculture, the development and implementation of systems for the rational use of chemical and biological protection; countering man-made, biogenic, socio-cultural threats, terrorism and ideological extremism, cyber threats and other sources of danger to society, the economy and the state.
Keywords: protective gloves, antimicrobial properties, biodegradable polymers, composite materials, environment, antibiotic resistance, public health.
Comparison of methods for evaluating the effectiveness of disinfectants to clinical strains of Trichophyton rubrum
Authors:   FBUN Kazan Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology of Rospotrebnadzor, Khaldeeva Elena Vladimirovna
Published: December 2024

Onychomycosis of the feet, the leading causative agent of which in the Russian Federation is the species Trichophyton rubrum, is a significant clinical and epidemiological problem. Contact with fungus-contaminated objects is one of the potential ways to spread this disease. The use of disinfectants effective against the pathogen reduces the risk of spreading the disease. The effectiveness of disinfectants containing compounds of various classes as an active substance was evaluated using the suspension method using two disinfection modes for 60 clinical strains of T. rubrum. It has been shown that clinical strains of T. rubrum differ significantly in the level of sensitivity to disinfectants. The insufficient effectiveness of disinfection regimes of certain names of disinfectants in relation to clinical strains of T. rubrum, as well as the resistance of a number of clinical strains to the action of one or more disinfectants, has been confirmed. It is noted that the concentration has a more pronounced effect on the effectiveness of disinfectants, compared with the disinfection time. The use of clinical strains to evaluate the effectiveness of disinfectants improves the quality of disinfection and allows you to make objective decisions when choosing a disinfectant and disinfection mode, as well as their rotation.
Keywords: Trichophyton rubrum, disinfectants, disinfection mode, effectiveness, sensitivity, fungi, onychomycosis.
The influence of climatic conditions on the outbreak of West Nile fever on the territory of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Branch of the Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Moscow» in the Western Administrative District of Moscow, Monastyrskiy Mikhail Valentinovich , Demina Yulia Viktorovna ,   Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman
Published: December 2024

According to Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring forecast, climatic conditions in Russia will stick to global warming trend which will contribute to further spread of WNV onto the northern areas. The ongoing changes of climatic conditions towards warming predetermine high probability of further WNV circulation in the environment and emergence of infection cases. Comparison of atmospheric air temperatures and abundance of precipitation with the incidence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Russia showed a direct correlation between them: the more precipitation and the higher spring-summer air temperatures, the higher the risk of WNV infection among the population. According to the data obtained from the Reference Centre for monitoring over WNV pathogen, WNV markers were detected in the territory of 61 constituent entities of the Russian Federation throughout the period of observation in 1999–2023 which testified to the existence of potential risk of human exposure during epidemic season in most of the parts of country. The climatic factor determines the probability of an outbreak developing in a certain area during a specific period of time. Disinsection treatments in the foci of LZN should be carried out every 2–3 weeks with adjustments for reliable and operational weather forecasts of Roshydromet in the subjects of the Russian Federation.
Keywords: West Nile fever, West Nile virus, epidemic situation, non-specific prevention.
The role of enthomologist in the pestkontrol system in food industry enterprises
Authors:   Branch of the Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Moscow» in the Western Administrative District of Moscow, Grechanichenko Tatyana Eduardovna , Monastyrskiy Mikhail Valentinovich ,   Branch of the Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Moscow» in the Western Administrative District of Moscow, Levshunov Aleksandr Mikhaylovich ,   Branch of the Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Moscow» in the Western Administrative District of Moscow
Published: December 2024

The main aspects of the activity of the entomologist in the framework of the pest control program in food enterprises are the detection and identification of species of arthropods; work with claims and complaints from consumers and contractors. The work of entomologists, as consultants and analysts during pest control, requires solving non-standard tasks, arising from the importation of accidental arthropod species.
Keywords: pest control, pest management, HACCP, food enterprises, disinsection, problem biological species, food stocks pests, quarantine species, wood pests.
Women’s Environmental Peacebuilding – from the Lense of Post-Colonial Theological Ecofeminism
Authors: Furlan Štante Nadja
Published: December 2024

In a broader context, this paper focuses on the need to address environmental issues and include women’s voices and actions in the context of interreligious dialogue—more specifically, to create a venue for women’s engagement in environmental peacebuilding through interreligious encounters and dialogue. First, the phenomenon of religious environmental peacebuilding is introduced as an emerging field that views conflicts over environmental resources (environmental injustice) as an opportunity for the conflicting parties to cooperate with one another and ultimately work toward a lasting and sustainable peace. A brief overview of two examples of good practices of women’s movements for environmental peacebuilding (Navdanya and the Green Belt Movement) and their contributions are briefly analyzed. From this perspective, the question arises: is Western Christian ecotheology listening to the ecotheological perspectives and practices of the Global South? Furthermore, it addresses the importance of including women’s voices and actions (from the Global South and the Global North for mutual enrichment), which are often left out of interreligious dialogue, but could also find their place in religious (environmental) peacebuilding. This paper follows the ecofeminist thesis that the exploitation of the earth (ecological crisis) is closely linked to the marginalization, exploitation, and abuse of women. From this perspective, perceptions and critical perspectives of environmental injustice and the importance of women’s engagement in environmental interreligious peacebuilding are brought together.
Presenting, (re)constructing and arranging medieval artefacts from non-religious and religious contexts
Authors: Roggenkamp Antje
Published: December 2024

The influence of digitalised images on individual and societal life has become considerable. The digital media revolution exercises a particular impact on the way we engage with works of art. In contrast to other educational institutions, museums structure the relationship to the past primarily through the arrangement of objects and artefacts, and they ensure that religious and non-religious cultural heritage is preserved.
However, the emergence of digital technologies is changing the self-image of museums. Even though digital copies are playing an important role for presenting medieval artefacts, there are still hardly any criteria to determine their use in museums. In this regard, the present study begins with a practice-orientated re-reading of Walter Benjamin’s classic essay “The Work of Art in the Age of its Technological Reproducibility”. Benjamin’s essay focuses on the aura of an original work of art, which changes when it is technologically reproduced. In a practice-orientated re-reading, Benjamin’s aura can be considered from different aspects: as practices of describing, seeing and comparing. From this perspective, a deeper re-reading takes these practices as a starting point for developing further criteria: modes of presenting, (re)constructing and arranging. As a result, the application of these practices and criteria opens up new perspectives not only for engaging with works of art and their technologically reproduced copies, but also for digital copies.
Two case studies will be used to examine whether and to what extent the criteria gained by re-reading Benjamin’s essay are suitable for facilitating the accessibility of artefacts through digital copies. The chosen artefacts date from the period to which Benjamin ascribes the largest dense aura – the Middle Ages: the Bayeux Tapestry and the Halderner Altar.
Keywords: practice-theoretical approach, (religious) works of art, original artefacts, Bayeux Tapestry, Halderner Altar, (religious) materiality, digital copy, mechanical produced copy.
Revisión sistemática de la implementación de la técnica de radioterapia Lattice en el manejo del cáncer
Authors: Cruz Nuñez Sandy Estefanía , León Micheli Bárbara Marí
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre el tratamiento de radioterapia mediante técnica Lattice para identificar, describir y organizar la evidencia disponible sobre estudios que evalúen su eficacia y seguridad.
Métodos: Se diseñó una búsqueda en PubMed/Medline de estudios de tipo experimental y observacionales retrospectivos y prospectivos, que incluyeran pacientes pediátricos y adultos con patología oncológica tratados con técnica Lattice o GRID-3D, con el fin de evaluar desenlaces clínicos de eficacia y de seguridad. Para el proceso de selección de los estudios se siguieron las directrices PRISMA. Los resultados se resumieron en forma narrativa y en tablas.
Resultados: Nueve de los once estudios incluidos fueron observacionales. La mayoría de los pacientes incluidos en estos estudios tuvieron neoplasias localizadas en cabeza y cuello y la histología predominante fueron los sarcomas. Se identificó un estudio experimental no comparativo que evaluó la técnica Lattice en pacientes con cáncer de próstata, mientras que otro estudio cuasi experimental incluyó pacientes con cáncer de pulmón. Fueron diversos los esquemas, las dosis y las técnicas propuestos.
Conclusión: Lattice es una técnica prometedora en términos de control local y de control de los síntomas, según los reportes provenientes de estudios pequeños, en su mayoría observacionales. Sin embargo, hacen falta estudios experimentales que comparen la técnica con los estándares actuales de manejo para obtener evidencia con rigor metodológico en desenlaces de eficacia y seguridad para la implementación de la técnica en la práctica habitual.
Post-pandemic Reflections: A Literature Review of the Digital Divide in Online Learning in Pandemic
Authors: Li Hongming
Published: December 2024

The COVID-19 Pandemic has had a lasting impact on our daily lives, particularly in the field of Education. The emergence of the Pandemic has forced the development of educational technology, which has made online learning the primary solution for ensuring continuity in Education. However, this rapid shift to online learning has also highlighted the persistent problem of the digital divide in Education. This study aims to conduct a critical review of the digital divide problem in online learning during the Pandemic and provide recommendations for reducing this divide in Education. The study includes three research questions and utilizes descriptive and thematic analysis to conduct a critical narrative literature review. The findings of this study present a comprehensive review and suggest possible future research directions.
العمليات الفنية الرقمية لتصميم وإنتاج افلام ومسلسلات الرسوم المتحركة
Authors: سمير محمد محمد
Published: December 2024

يهدف هذا البحث إلى استكشاف العمليات الفنية والتقنية المتقدمة المستخدمة في تصميم وإنتاج الرسوم المتحركة في الأفلام والمسلسلات، ويركز على تحليل الأدوات والتقنيات الحديثة المستخدمة في الرسوم المتحركة وكيفية تأثيرها على جودة الإنتاج وسرد القصة البصرية، يتناول البحث التحديات المرتبطة بتكامل الإبداع الفني مع التكنولوجيا المتقدمة، وكيفية تحقيق التوازن بين الجانبين لضمان نتائج فنية ذات جودة عالية. من خلال دراسة وتحليل عينة من الإنتاجات المعاصرة، يسلط البحث الضوء على كيفية تطبيق هذه العمليات وأثرها على المتلقين.
Optimizing Container Crane Performance: Enhancing Loading and Unloading Productivity at PT. Kaltim Kariangau Terminal
Authors: Ningrat Andi , Tahir Anwar , Rusnaedi  , Reskyani  , Muslihati
Published: December 2024

Container terminals are critical nodes in global trade, where productivity hinges on the efficiency of handling equipment like container cranes. At PT. Kaltim Kariangau, a terminal jointly managed by PT. Pelindo and the East Kalimantan provincial government, operational challenges persist despite infrastructure enhancements. In 2023, an additional crane was introduced to the terminal, increasing the total to three. However, issues such as prolonged idle times and equipment malfunctions adversely impacted crane efficiency. This research evaluates crane performance using BCH (Box/Crane/Hour) and BSH (Box/Ship/Hour) metrics to assess their effect on loading and unloading productivity. The analysis reveals that in 2023, the average crane performance was 27 boxes/hour, a level classified as good. Paradoxically, overall productivity declined post-crane addition compared to prior operations. Using regression analysis, the study identifies a strong positive correlation (R = 0.7316) between crane performance and terminal productivity, with a coefficient of determination (R²) indicating that crane efficiency accounts for 54% of productivity variations. The findings highlight that improved crane performance directly enhances operational output, where each unit increase in BCH corresponds to a 1.809-unit rise in productivity. Hypothesis testing confirms that crane performance significantly influences loading and unloading efficiency. These results underscore the need for effective equipment utilization and maintenance strategies to optimize terminal operations. The research concludes that while infrastructure upgrades are essential, addressing operational inefficiencies is critical to achieving sustainable productivity improvements.
Strategy for Building Student’s Religious Character Through School at Baiturrohman Griya Mangli Indah Jember Elementary School
Authors: Ahyah Ummu , Ilma Maulia Humaini
Published: December 2024

Building Religious Character in implementing school culture at Baiturrohman Griya Mangli Indah Jember Elementary School is an important aspect in forming student’s personalities. The school integrates religious values into school culture as part of efforts to create good character in students. The formation of religious character does not only focus on religious teaching, but also on the application of moral values that reflect noble character in everyday life. This research uses a qualitative research method with a phenomenology design. Data collection techniques use observation and documentation. The data analysis technique uses Miles and Huberman analysis. Test the validity of the data by triangulation and adequacy of references. The results of this research show that the process of building religious character at SD Baiturrohman Griya Mangli Indah Jember is through Duha prayer activities, reading Juz Amma, congregational prayers, good manners, through religious activities such as Friday charity, reading Asmaul-Husnah together on Sundays. Friday, reading juz amma, memorizing daily prayers, learning Arabic and English and so on. This can raise the issue of synchronizing the school's vision and mission with what parents expect. Regarding this, teachers are supposed to be more careful in guiding students and setting a good example for them, as some kids still arrive late.
School bullying: characteristics of genesis, manifestations and prevention of deviations of interpersonal relations
Authors: Butkevich Sergey
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The article discusses the existing and emerging deviations in the adolescent environment directly or indirectly related to schooling. In the course of scientific research, we systematised and analysed the relevant norms of foreign legislation, rule-making initiatives and law enforcement practice in some subjects of the Russian Federation. The author gives thorough analysis of each of these deviations, classifies their determinants, reveals the nature and characteristics of asocial and antisocial behaviour and offers recommendations to curb deviant behaviour of schoolchildren and reduce the consequences of bullying and abuse. The study aims to systematise and analyse scientific approaches of the problems of adolescent aggression and cruelty in a school setting; to implement prevention of school bullying; to bring bullies, their parents and teachers to account for asocial and antisocial behaviour. Methodology, methods and techniques. The methodological basis of the research was philosophical, contemporary general and special methods of scientific knowledge. Their application is based on the system approach, which enabled to study the problems gradually and thoroughly, as well as to develop the author’s recommendations in this area. The results of the research demonstrate the relevance, urgency, significance and applied nature of the research related to the study of the manifestation and prevention of school bullying, the formation of this phenomenon, and the elimination of causes and circumstances that help its development. Scientific novelty is determined by a full and integral analysis of multidisciplinary scientific research of various aspects of adolescent aggression and cruelty in a contemporary society, real and potential threats from school bullying and abuse. Practical significance. The findings may be used in the educational process of higher educational establishments (in the field of law, psychology and pedagogy), in a scientific research while studying the phenomenon and related deviations, as well as in the practical work of school teachers, educators, psychologists and law enforcers to prevent various deviations among adolescents and young people.
Morphological characterization of the causal agent of mango red rust in two production basins (Noun and Lékié) in Cameroon
Authors: Kone Nsangou Abdou Nourou , Mboussi Serge Bertrand , Heu Alain , Donfack Teufack  Jove Monde , Agyingi Lucy Ambang , Ngoh Dooh Jules Patrice , Ambang Zachee
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT
Objective: In Cameroon, mango fruit is of vital importance as it is essential for food, health,
nutritional and economic security of many villages and small cities. Unfortunately, its yield is
reduced by numerous diseases such as red rust, for which there is no appropriate control method
yet. The aim of this study was to contribute to the control of mango red rust through morphological
characterization of the causal agent in two production basins.
Methodology and Results: The state of the disease and its symptoms were assessed at the two study
sites (Noun and Lékié). The pathogen was characterized morphologically, the incidence and
severity assessed and finally a pathogenicity test was carried out on the laboratory. The results
show that the incidence was 100% in both sites, while the severity ranged from 58.23 % to 10.75%
in Noun and Lekié respectively. The development of red rust on mango was therefore significantly
different at the two sites Typical rust symptoms are characterized by rusty brown-orange spots of
circular shape, with leaves showing an average of 65 lesions with an average diameter of 2.32 mm
in Noun, while in Lekié there was an average of 87 lesions with an average diameter of 2.43 mm.
Microscopic observation showed that the sporangiophores were single or grouped, septate (with
an average of 6 partitions). At the Noun site, observation showed an average of 4 sporangiophores
per thallus with an average size of 325 µm/19.3 µm and each sporangiophores produced an average
of 3 sporangia with an average size of 32.15 µm/22.15 µm. For Lekié, microscopic observations
showed an average of 3 sporangiophores per thallus with an average size of 253.55µm/16.05µm
and each sporangiophore produced an average of 3 sporangia with an average size of
20443
Kone et al., J. Appl. Biosci. Vol: 193, 2024 Morphological characterization of the causal agent of mango red rust
in two production basins (Noun and Lékié) in Cameroon
26.45µm/15.35µm. The pathogenicity test carried out showed no characteristic symptoms of red
rust on the leaves inoculated with the algal suspensions.
Conclusion and application of results: The symptomatological study, microscopic observation and
study of the micro-morphological characteristics of the strains associated with the red rust
symptoms enabled us to identify the Cephaleurus virescens species (which is the highest among
the different species of the Cephaleurus genus) as responsible for the disease in the two study sites.
Key words: Algae; Cephaleurus virescens; Red rust; sporangium; sporangiophore.
Influence du mode de traitement et du substrat sur la levée de la dormance du petit kola (Garcinia kola)
Authors: Sangaré L. , Sangaré M.
Published: December 2024

Objectif : Une étude sur la combinaison des méthodes de levée de la dormance du petit Kola
(Garcinia kola, Heckel) à l’Institut Supérieur Agronomique et Vétérinaire de Faranah a été
réalisée. L’objectif de cette étude était d’évaluer l’effet du mode de traitement et du type de
substrats sur la levée de la dormance du petit cola afin de réduire le temps de germination.
Méthodologie et résultats : L’étude a été réalisée avec un dispositif de bloc de Fisher comportant
neuf (9) traitements d’étude répétés trois fois chacun. Les résultats ont montré la germination de
toutes graines semées (100%) avec une levée de dormance constatée au 63 jours après le semis au
niveau du prétraitement avec l’eau tiède pour une durée de 48 heures et une température de 24°C
combiné avec le terreau.
Conclusion et applications pratiques/recommandations : Les prétraitements avec de l’eau tiède et
de l’eau chaude ont levé la dormance du petit cola qui est de neuf (9) mois en milieu rural. Des
recherches sont en cours afin de trouver un temps record pour la germination et la résistance au
stress hydrique du petit cola.
Early detection of salinity tolerance level of five groundnut genotypes during seed germination.
Authors: Zoungrana Mouniratou , Konate Moumouni , Sékoné Zaliatou , Ouattara Sié Salif Sabarikagni , Sanou Jacob , Bationo/Kando Pauline
Published: December 2024

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of salt stress on seed germination of
five groundnut varieties, with the view to determine their level of tolerance to salinity during this
early developmental phase of the plant.
Methodology and results: The study was carried out at Farakoba research station. Calibrated
kernels of five groundnut varieties were submitted to six levels of salt treatments, using a split plot
design with 3 replications. Sixteen (16) seeds per treatment were placed in Petri dishes containing
blotting papers, soaked with different concentrations of sodium chloride (NaCl): 0 mM, 25 mM,
75 mM, 125 mM, 175 mM and 225 mM. Seeds treated in this way were incubated in an oven at
25°C for a week.
Conclusion and application of results: The study showed that salt not only delayed germination,
but also considerably reduced the germination rate of groundnuts. However, this effect was
dependant on both the stress intensity and the groundnut genotype. The variety SH470P was the
most tolerant to salt stress with a germination rate of 40% under the most severe stress condition
(225 mM), while variety Séreba 1 showed the highest sensitivity with a germination rate of 4%
under the same conditions. Groundnut response to salinity is variety dependent. The possibility to
detect groundnut response to salt stress at an early stage as the seed germination phase saves time
for breeders during varietal trials.
Key words: Salt stress, Arachis hypogaea L., adaptation, NaCl
Behavioural adaptations and health threats in village residing wild sacred Lowe's monkeys (Cercopithecus lowei)
Authors: KOUAKOU Célestin Yao , VALE Prince Dégny , OUATTARA Karim , KOUACOU Yves Laure  Carine , Jean-Claude Béné KOFFI Jean-Claude Béné
Published: December 2024

Objectives: The protection of wildlife by local African communities through sacred sites for
conservation and ecotourism has increased the proximity and interactions between animals and
humans. Those interactions often result in challenging cohabitation scenarios, necessitating a
comprehensive understanding and management of the ecological and health implications.
Methodology and Results: By combining animal behavioural observation and interviews, we
focused on a group of Lowe's monkeys residing in a sacred forest near the village of Gbétitapéa in
western Côte d’Ivoire. We reveal adaptive shifts in the monkeys' activity budget within the urban
environment. In comparison to their wild counterparts feeding time (from 45% to 70%), Gbétitapéa
monkeys allocate substantial time to travelling (40%) and resting (25%), with a reduced time spent
on feeding (13%) as they receive food from humans. Furthermore, approximately 67% of their
time is spent in the village, leading to frequent interactions with both humans and domestic
animals.
Conclusions and application of findings: The intensified interaction observed between Gbétitapéa
Lowe's monkeys and the local communities, frequently extending to tourists drawn to these sacred
wild primates, underscores the risk of conflicts and, more critically, the heightened risk of zoonotic
disease transmission. As human-wildlife interactions become more intricate, an integrated
approach is essential to mitigate conflicts and reduce the transmission of zoonotic diseases.
Tailored conservation initiatives (e.g., define a special statue for these sacred monkeys, raise
awareness among the local community and tourists to avoid feeding the monkeys and touching
them), shaped by a deep understanding of the unique cultural and ecological context, will play a
pivotal role in ensuring the continued harmony between the sacred monkeys and the local
community in Gbétitapéa.
Keywords: time activity budget, sacred monkey, human-wildlife interaction
Przegląd i ocena wybranych interwencji stosowanych wobec dzieci z zaburzeniem ze spektrum autyzmu w Polsce
Authors: Buława-Halasz Joanna
Published: December 2024

W artykule tym o charakterze przeglądowym zostały omówione, a także poddane ocenie na podstawie doniesień naukowych wybrane interwencje stosowane wobec dzieci z zaburzeniem ze spektrum autyzmu w Polsce, takie jak: technologia wspomagająca i adaptacyjna, komunikacja wspomagająca i alternatywna, interwencje behawioralne i rozwojowe, edukacyjne, biomedyczne, medycyna komplementarna i alternatywna, specjalne diety, suplementy diety. Niektóre z nich mają udowodnione pozytywne oddziaływanie, inne nie dostarczają takich dowodów lub wręcz mogą szkodzić nie tylko zdrowiu, ale i życiu dzieci autystycznych. W niektórych krajach podejmuje się próby uregulowania kwestii terapii osób z zaburzeniem ze spektrum autyzmu. Zarówno w Stanach Zjednoczonych, jak i Wielkiej Brytanii parlamentarzyści, osoby autystyczne, ich rodzice/opiekunowie, organizacje pozarządowe, naukowcy i pracownicy służby zdrowia oraz oświaty współpracują ze sobą, by przekazywać szczegółowe informacje o tym, jak planować, wdrażać i monitorować określone praktyki oparte na dowodach, czyli takie, dla których badacze przedstawili akceptowalny poziom badań i które pokazują, że praktyka przynosi pozytywne rezultaty. W tekście zwrócono uwagę, że należałoby wprowadzić w kraju regulacje prawne pozwalające monitorować interwencje pedagogiczno-psychologiczne i biomedyczne. Pomoże to również rodzicom i profesjonalistom dokonywać odpowiednich wyborów w tym zakresie.
Studi In Silico : Aktivitas Antibakteri Senyawa Resveratrol Terhadap Bakteri Salmonella typhi Penyebab Demam Tifoid
Authors: Sinaga Jonathan Cavin Ezra , Kumaunang Maureen , Tuther Paulix
Published: December 2024

ABSTRAK
Demam tifoid merupakan salah satu penyakit infeksi yang menyerang sistem pencernaan oleh adanya aktivitas bakteri Salmonella typhi. Pengobatan demam tifoid menggunakan antibiotik yang dapat menimbulkan resistensi bakteri, sehingga penemuan senyawa sebagai alternatif obat demam tifoid masih terus dikembangkan hingga saat ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambatan senyawa resveratrol terhadap pertumbuhan dari bakteri Salmonella typhi. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian penambatan molekul (molecule docking). Hasil dari molecular docking didapatkan binding afiinity interaksi ligan dan reseptor yaitu -7.8 kkal/mol, maka senyawa resveratrol dapat sebagai penghambat bakteri Salmonella typhi.
 
ABSTRACT
Typhoid fever is an infectious disease that attacks the digestive system due to the activity of Salmonella typhi bacteria. Treatment of typhoid fever uses antibiotics which can cause bacterial resistance, so the discovery of compounds as alternative drugs for typhoid fever is still being developed today. This research aims to determine the effect of anchoring the resveratrol compound on the growth of Salmonella typhi bacteria. This type of research uses the molecular docking research method. The results of molecular docking showed that the binding affinity of the ligand and receptor interaction was -7.8 kcal/mol, so the resveratrol compound could act as an inhibitor for Salmonella typhi bacteria.
Construção de fractais no GeoGebra: uma aplicação da Álgebra Linear
Authors: Castro Cecilia Orellana , Heredia Manolo Rodriguez , Souza Ruan Lion Costa de
Published: December 2024

The aim of this paper is to present a gallery of fractals generated in GeoGebra using the concept of similarity, inherent to Linear Algebra, which consists of a composition of transformations such as a rotation, a translation and an homothety. Iterative constructions classified as fractals by Border, by Removal, of the Dürer type, and of the Tree type are presented. Exploratory and explanatory methodologies are used because the aim is to investigate and discover through visual and iterative examples, how the similarities along with the GeoGebra software, reproduce fractals. As the main contribution of this work, we present tables with the mathematical parameters required in the construction algorithm to reproduce twenty-one animations that can be used in the classroom as an application of Linear Algebra or by any curious reader who appreciates the beauty of mathematics.
Brand Equity in University: Literature Review
Authors: Warganegara Tri Lestira Putri , Suhaimi Suhaimi , UmpuSinga Hasrun Afandi , Barusman M Yusuf S , Barusman Andala Rama Putra , Habiburrahman Habiburrahman
Published: December 2024

Purpose: A review of the history of university brand equity research is attempted to be given in this paper.
Research methodology: Extracts from the Scopus database. Ten publications discussing university brand equity made up the sample, which spanned the years 2000 to 2203. The analysis approach groups articles according to pertinent subjects about institution brand equity.
Results: All things considered, the study findings revealed that little study has been done on university brand equity.
Limitations: Our research focuses exclusively on scientific articles published in the last 23 years and in the Scopus index.
Contribution: Given the dearth of study on brand equity in the service industry, particularly in universities, this could offer researchers a chance to focus on university brand equity, particularly in Indonesia.
Analisis Risiko the Lowest Bid Method dalam Public Procurement di Kementerian Keuangan
Authors: Arifin Zanuar , Arviansyah Arviansyah
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study provides a detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of using the lowest bid price method in public tenders.
Research methodology: This study uses a quantitative method. This study uses a questionnaire survey, then the data from the questionnaire is analyzed using the Relative Importance Index (RII). This study also analyzes descriptive statistics on construction procurement data.
Results: The findings indicate that the lowest bid method has several benefits, including increasing competition and transparency in the selection process. However, there are also some shortcomings that management should understand.
Limitations: The study is limited by its focus on cases within the Ministry of Finance in Indonesia and the use of self-reported data from questionnaires, which may differ from practices in other contexts. The data used in this study comes from a certain period of time, so it can’t explain all procurement performance.
Contribution: The research contributes to the fields of public construction procurement.
Analyzing Cost Efficiency Elements in Virtual Teams Application : A Systematic Review
Authors: Merrylien Rayo Natashia , Fabiola Rayo Edwina , Ronald Sumanti Elvis
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study aims to understand the critical elements influencing the cost-effectiveness of virtual teams and their strategic application in enterprises.
Research methodology: The research uses a literature review to assess the organizational dynamics, money allocation, and efficiency of virtual teams.
Results: The study finds that investing in technology, especially communication platforms, is crucial. Savings are identified in team development, office space, travel costs, and communication expenses.
Limitations: The research relies heavily on prior studies, limiting its generalizability and requiring adaptation to rapid technological changes.