bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Two-Way Feedback of Literary and Artistic Emotional Expression and Aesthetic Nurturing from the Perspective of Poetics in the Age of Mathematical Intelligence
Authors: Liao Kemin , Liang Binghui
Published: February 2024

Combined with the analysis of literary and artistic emotional expression, it helps to better cultivate students’ aesthetic ability by building an effective teaching model. This paper develops a hybrid teaching mode for aesthetic cultivation that depends on an online teaching platform, based on the BOPPPS teaching model. To fully analyze the emotional expression of literature and art in the teaching mode, the multimodal features of literature and artworks were extracted from the three perspectives of text features, voice features, and visual features, and the multimodal emotional expression model of literature and artworks was established. Concerning the effectiveness of the blended teaching model of literary emotional expression and aesthetic education established in this paper, five universities in the university city of S province were selected as examples, and corresponding teaching experiments were designed and verified from various perspectives, such as teaching effect, emotional comprehension, and ability perception. The results show that the difference between the pre-and post-test scores of students’ aesthetic awareness in perceived beauty under the blended teaching mode reaches 5.51 points respectively, and the students in the experimental class improve their understanding of the natural beauty of the emotional expression of literary works by 36.82 percentage points compared with the control class. The blended teaching model can effectively enhance students’ aesthetic awareness and aesthetic concepts, to better understand the embedded emotions of literary and artistic works, and the two complement each other to enhance students’ aesthetic core literacy.
Research on Strategies of English Teaching Reform in Colleges and Universities Supported by Artificial Intelligence Technology
Authors: Ma Shu , Wang Tianxiao
Published: February 2024

The way that artificial intelligence technology is being developed is causing a progressive evolution in college and university teaching methods and systems. This paper presents the design of the English teaching mode in colleges and universities based on artificial intelligence technology. Research on strategies for English teaching reform in colleges and universities supported by artificial intelligence technology. A weighted inference model was used to design an AI expert system, based on which an intelligent assisted learning system based on a neural network was constructed using the law of knowledge forgetting. Based on information acquisition, the random Linsen method was selected as the assessment methodology for the impact of English instruction in colleges and universities. The assessment model’s performance and errors are examined through comparison tests of the teaching evaluation model. In this article, the educational effect evaluation model has an accuracy rate of 91% and a mean square error of less than 0.002. The impact of AI-assisted English instruction on teaching is evaluated based on this. Results from studies conducted both before and following the experimental group show that the overall score increases by 12.33 points and the P-value of the four dimensions’ teaching effect is less than 0.01. The experimental group using artificial intelligence technology for English instruction received an average comprehensive score of 95 points in the actual English assessment, which is 8 points higher than the control group receiving traditional English instruction. This paper’s artificial intelligence teaching mode is believed to have a significant impact on students’ English, which is confirmed by its effectiveness and rationality. It is beneficial for teaching reform and guides enhancing and advancing English instruction in colleges and institutions.
Experimental Validation: Perception and Localization Systems for Autonomous Vehicles using the Extended Kalman Filter Algorithm
Authors: Widjiantoro Bambang Lelono , Indriawati Katherin , Alexander Buyung T. S. N. , Wahyuadnyana Kadek Dwi
Published: February 2024

This study validates EKF-SLAM for indoor autonomous vehicles by experimentally integrating the MPU6050 sensor and encoder data using an extended Kalman filter. Real-world tests show significant improvements, achieving high accuracy with just 1% and 3% errors in the X and Y axes. RPLiDAR A1M8 is utilized for mapping, producing accurate maps visualized through RViz-ROS. The research demonstrates the novelty and practical utility of EKF-SLAM in real-world scenarios, showcasing unprecedented effectiveness and precision.
Cognitive Modeling as a Forecasting Tool
Authors: Makarenya Tatyana A. , Mannaa Ali Sajae , Kalinichenko Alexey I. , Petrenko Svetlana V.
Published: February 2024

Under the current geopolitical conditions and the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, there is an objective need to formulate a strategic development plan for the economy as a whole and for specific sectors of the economy. Various methods and tools can be used for strategic planning. One of the methods of strategic planning is the program-targeted method of planning, which has proved to be an effective method of foresight. It is possible to speak about failures of planning activities, but these failures were related not only to shortcomings and application of science-based planning methods but also to the efficiency of the managerial apparatus, which took decisions. It should be noted that it was in the period when science-based planning methods were applied that our country managed to form and develop industrial production in various sectors, and the issue of import substitution did not arise then, as all the stages of the product life cycle were represented at all the enterprises. Currently, the country is facing the problem of strategic development in the context of the imposed economic sanctions. The volume of sanctions is increasing day by day and one can only speculate on the future restrictions imposed. Therefore, there is a need to forecast activities at the level of the whole country, individual industries, and enterprises. One such method is cognitive modeling based on fuzzy logic. This approach involves the use of cognitive principles and methods to understand the behavior of individuals in the system, as well as the interactions and feedback loops between the various components. The purpose of this paper is to retrospectively analyze the application of the cognitive method to modeling. Information systems that have been developed in our country to implement the tasks of cognitive modeling are reviewed, and an assessment of existing software products is made. Also, theoretical materials on cognitive approach in modeling are presented in order to understand the application of this toolkit for modeling socioeconomic systems using elements of fuzzy logic.
Adaptive block size selection in a hybrid image compression algorithm employing the DCT and SVD
Authors: Garg Garima , Kumar Raman
Published: February 2024

The rationale behind this research stems from practical implementations in real-world scenarios, recognizing the critical importance of efficient image compression in fields such as medical imaging, remote sensing, and multimedia communication. This study introduces a hybrid image compression technique that employs adaptive block size selection and a synergistic combination of the discrete cosine transform (DCT) and singular value decomposition (SVD) to enhance compression efficiency while maintaining picture quality. Motivated by the potential to achieve significant compression ratios imperceptible to human observers, the hybrid approach addresses the escalating need for real-time image processing. The study pushes the boundaries of image compression by developing an algorithm that effectively combines conventional approaches with the intricacies of modern images, aiming for high compression ratios, adaptive picture content, and real-time efficiency. This article presents a novel hybrid algorithm that dynamically combines the DCT, SVD, and adaptive block size selection to enhance compression performance while keeping image quality constant. The proposed technique exhibits noteworthy accomplishments, achieving compression ratios of up to 60% and a peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) exceeding 35 dB. Comparative evaluations demonstrate the algorithm’s superiority over existing approaches in terms of compression efficiency and quality measures. The adaptability of this hybrid approach makes significant contributions across various disciplines. In multimedia, it enhances data utilization while preserving image integrity; in medical imaging, it guarantees accurate diagnosis with compression-induced distortion (CID) below 1%; and in remote sensing, it efficiently manages large datasets, reducing expenses. The flexibility of this algorithm positions it as a valuable tool for future advancements in the rapidly evolving landscape of technology.
СИНХРОННЕ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ РЕЛІГІЙНОЇ ЛЕКСИКИ В АМЕРИКАНСЬКОМУ ПРЕЗИДЕНТСЬКОМУ ДИСКУРСІ ХХІ СТОЛІТТЯ
Authors: ЧЕТАЙКІНА Вікторія
Published: February 2024

У статті йдеться про релігійну лексику в текстах промов і виступів американських президентів ХХІ століття. Її мета – з’ясувати роль релігійної лексики в реалізації комунікативних стратегій і тактик глав американської держави; завдання – окреслити поняття політичного дискурсу та визначити його основні параметри; дослідити реалізацію комунікативних стратегій і тактик у різних жанрах американського президентського дискурсу відповідно до основних комунікативних інтенцій його творців; розглянути роль релігійної лексики в них. Синхронне дослідження президентського дискурсу проведено на матеріалі трьох його типів: а) ритуального (прощальні промови Президента; різдвяні звернення глави держави до нації; ювілейні / святкові промови з нагоди вручення премій, відкриття форумів, фестивалів, виставок); б) орієнтаційного (щорічні послання Президента США Конгресу; його інтерв’ю та промови з нагоди різних подій; в) агонального (виступи на передвиборчих теледебатах і передвиборчі звернення). З’ясовано, що найбільшою мірою «насичені» релігійною лексикою різдвяні звернення американських президентів, що зумовлено їхньою тематичною спрямованістю, тоді як прощальні та ювілейні промови майже однакові за частотністю вживання релігійних лексем і близькі до показників, які демонструють інавгураційні промови американських президентів. Встановлено, що в ритуальних жанрах президентського дискурсу ХХІ століття стратегію формування емоційного настрою адресата реалізовано через застосування двох тактик – єднання та врахування ціннісних орієнтирів адресата. В орієнтаційних жанрах президентського дискурсу ХХІ століття цю стратегію презентують три тактики – врахування ціннісних орієнтирів адресата, звернення до емоцій та єднання. У цьому типі президентського дискурсу реалізовано, окрім того, агітаційну стратегію та стратегію самозахисту, яких не фіксують ритуальні жанри. Найнижчу частотність уживання релігійної лексики демонструють агональні жанри президентського дискурсу, особливо дебати, що слід пояснювати їхньою спонтанністю й непідготовленістю.
ITS IMPACT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
Authors:   Chernihiv Polytechnic National University, Tarasenko Artem , Kravchenko Andriy ,   Chernihiv Polytechnic National University
Published: February 2024

Moderndigitaltechnologieshaveatrulyrevolutionaryimpactonallaspectsofsocialandeco-nomiclife.Thesetechnologiessignificantlytransformthewaybusinessentitiesoperateandinteract, completelychangetheapproachtoworkwithinformation, andthespeedoftheirdevelopmentleadtochangesintheexistingbusinessmodels, totheariseofqualitativelynewproductsandcreatescompletelynewopportunitiesforeachentity.Accordingly, theissuesofsubstantiationanddeepeningofthetheo-reticalaspectsofdigitalization, analysisofitsroleinthedevelopmentofmacroeconomicandmacro-financialsystemsbecomerelevant.Inthearticle,theoreticalprovisionsofthejustificationoftheessenceofdigitalizationandthedescriptionofitscurrentroleinthefunctioningofeconomicsystemsare deepened.Accordingly, basedontheresultsofthecontentanalysisofthestudyofapproachestoconsideringthecontentofdigitaliza-tionavailableinthescientificliterature, fourmainscientificapproachestoitsinterpretationaredistin-guished, namely: transformational, process, deterministicandcomplex.Inthearticle, theessenceof each of them is revealed. Duringtheanalysis, itwasestablishedthatitisaprocessapproachthatpre-vailsamongallconceptsofconsideringthecontentofdigitalization. Accordingly, mostscientistscon-sideritisaprocessoftransformation, influence and development. Onthisbaseinthearticle, aproperunderstandingofthe“digitalization” conceptisoffered, i.e. itisaprocessofdeepandcomplextrans-formationofeconomyandsociety, whichisaccompaniedbyactiveimplementationanduseofdigitaltechnologiesasamaterialcatalystofallprocessesofsocio-economiclifetoimprove communication between various subjects and increasing productivity of their economic activities. In addition, the main substantive features of digitalization are also highlighted and disclosed, its advantages and disad-vantages for the development of economic systems are specified.
A Simple Method for Floating Graphene Oxide Films Facilitates Nanoscale Investigations of Ion and Water Adsorption
Authors: Kumal Raju R. , Carr Amanda J. , Uysal Ahmet
Published: February 2024

Graphene oxide (GO) is a promising material for separations. Nanoscale GO thin films at the air/water interface are excellent experimental models to understand molecular-scale interactions of ions and water with GO. However, the characteristics of GO, such as functional groups and flake size, also affect the thin film properties making it difficult to make systematic studies with GO thin films. This paper reports a simple, reliable, and quick method of preparing ultra-thin GO films, irrespective of their origin, and demonstrates the new opportunities possible with the utilization of this method. The total amount of GO used to form the thin film is significantly less compared to previous examples in the literature, minimizing the dissolved GO in the subphase. X-ray reflectivity (XR) studies show that the majority of the GO film has 1.5 nm thickness over a macroscopic area (~ 100 cm2) with very small roughness. Sum frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy measurements show that H2O and D2O interact differently with GO films, a property that was not observed before. SFG data show that functional groups vary significantly between different commercially available GO samples. The differences are also characterized with XR at high resolution. X-ray fluorescence near total reflection (XFNTR) measurements show that these differences strongly affect ion adsorption and interfacial water behavior near GO, which are vital properties in separation applications. The results pave the way for future studies to elucidate the complex separation mechanisms with GO.
Optimized Trifluoromethylation and OH Radical Labeling with Radiolysis Provide Two Fold Enhancement in the Resolution of Hydroxyl Radical Protein Footprinting
Authors: Jain Rohit , Farquhar Erik R. , Dhillon Nanak S. , Jeon Nayeon , Chance Mark R. , Kiselar Janna
Published: February 2024

Hydroxyl radical based protein footprinting (HRPF) coupled with mass spectrometry is a valuable medium-resolution technique in structural biology, facilitating the assessment of protein structure and molecular-level interactions in a wide range of solution conditions. In hydroxyl radical protein footprinting with X-rays (XFP), hydroxyl radicals (•OH) generated by water radiolysis covalently label multiple amino acid (AA) side chains simultaneously. However, HRPF technologies faces challenges in achieving their full potential due to the broad (>103) dynamic range of AA’s reactivity to •OH and the difficulty to detect slightly modified residues, particularly in peptides with highly reactive residues like methionine-containing peptides and in peptides containing all low reactive residues. To overcome this limitation, we developed a synchrotron-based multiplex labeling chemistry that utilizes CF3 radicals (•CF3) produced from a trifluoromethylation (TFM) reagent under controlled and optimized •OH doses generated by X-rays. We optimized the dual •CF3/•OH chemistry in this TFM labeling approach using six model peptides and lysozyme, there-by extending the existing •OH labeling platform with simultaneous •CF3 labeling. This optimization led to a two-fold increase in labeled AAs in multiplex TFM labeling, primarily by labeling to a greater degree AAs with low •OH reactivity via the •CF3 channel, while moderate and highly •OH reactive AAs were labeled in both •CF3 and •OH channels. Importantly, the low reactivity of methionine to •CF3 enabled the detection and quantification of additional AAs labeled by •CF3 across methionine-containing pep-tides. Consistent with observations in model peptides and protein, we observed a balanced dual •CF3/•OH chemistry and more uniform labeling of residues in both •CF3/•OH channels optimizing protein footprinting. Furthermore, the solvent accessibility of lysozyme residues directly correlated with •CF3 labeling demonstrating that multiplex labeling enables a high-resolution assessment of molecular interactions for enhanced HRPF.
GREEN SYNTHESIS OF ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING ALOE VERA: A STUDY ON OPTICAL PROPERTIES AND PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY
Authors: Singh Sanju , Jain Bhawana
Published: February 2024

The emergence of green synthesis provides an environmentally conscious alternative to conventional methods in the pursuit of sustainable nanotechnology. Exploring this environmentally friendly territory, our research reveals the fascinating realm of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), which are made using the botanical expertise of Aloe barbadensis miller, also referred to as aloe vera. This work sets out to investigate the optical properties and photocatalytic capabilities of these biosynthesized nanoparticles with an emphasis on their potential use in the methylene blue (MB) degradation process. Green synthesis, a meticulous blend of botanical expertise and analytical precision, initiates with the careful synthesis of NPs using Aloe barbadensis miller leaves as reducing agent. The resultant Aloe Vera-assisted ZnO nanoparticles (AL-ZnO) exhibit significant optical properties, as unveiled by UV-vis spectroscopy, indicating a semiconductor behavior with an absorption peak at 310 nm. Tauc's equation reveals a bandgap energy of 4.37 eV, indicating direct electronic transitions within the AL-ZnO NPs. The particle size of 5.86nm was determined through a hyperbolic model. AL-ZnO showcases remarkable catalytic prowess in photocatalysis, achieving complete methylene blue degradation under soft sunlight within 105 minutes. This positions Aloe Vera-assisted ZnO NPs as potent catalysts for eco-friendly water treatment, marking a significant stride in green synthesis. The study also delves into the optical attributes of Al-doped ZnO nanoparticles, uncovering robust light-refracting capabilities and high optical conductivity. This positions them as ideal candidates for applications in solar cells and light-emitting devices, contributing to advancements in renewable energy technologies. In essence, the research establishes Aloe Vera-assisted ZnO NPs as multifaceted, powerful catalysts with significant implications for both environmentally conscious water treatment and the broader domain of green synthesis.
Mechanistic Investigation Into Copper(I) Hydride Catalyzed Formic Acid Dehydrogenation
Authors: Bienenmann Roel L. M. , Olarte Loyo Anne , Lutz Martin , Broere Daniel L. J.
Published: February 2024

Copper(I) hydride complexes are typically known to react with CO2 to form their corresponding copper formate counterparts. However, recently it has been observed that some multinuclear copper hydrides can feature the opposite reactivity and catalyze the dehydrogenation of formic acid. Here we report the use of a multinuclear PNNP copper hydride complex that is an active (pre)catalyst for this reaction. Mechanistic investigations provide insights into the catalyst resting state, the rate-determining step and identify an off-cycle species that is responsible for the unexpected substrate inhibition in this reaction.
Validation of an LC-HRMS-based untargeted metabolomics analytical platform for a long-term clinical metabolomics study
Authors: Grijseels Sietske , Vasskog Terje , Heinsvig Pia Johansson , Myhre Torbjørn , hansen terkel , Mardal Marie
Published: February 2024

Untargeted metabolomics by LC-HRMS is a powerful tool when searching for new biomarkers to enhance our knowledge of pathophysiological processes. When used for large-scale clinical studies, it is crucial to have a comprehensive and robust setup and that the laboratory’s ability to collect reliable data is documented. This study aimed to establish a robust analytical platform for a long-term clinical metabolomics study, assessing the method's fitness-for-purpose. Samples were prepared with an automated liquid handler and four analytical methods were developed and evaluated. The method validation study spanned three batches with twelve runs using individual serum samples and quality control samples. Data was acquired with untargeted acquisition and only metabolites identified with a local mass spectral library including retention time (level 1 identification) were evaluated. Validation parameters included reproducibility, repeatability, stability, and identification selectivity, emphasizing dataset intrinsic variance. Of the four methods tested, two were selected for validation. A total of 47 metabolites in RPLC-ESI+-and 55 metabolites in HILIC-ESI--HRMS met specified validation criteria, and full validation reports are presented. Quality assurance involved system suitability testing, sample release, run release, and batch release. Concentrated and diluted pooled quality control samples were introduced to correct for variance in response linearity across batches. The acquired data files can further be revisited for ad hoc validation of future metabolome and exposome features detected with the same setup. The validated methods proved fit-for-purpose. The laboratory demonstrated its capability to produce reliable results for large-scale, clinical, untargeted metabolomics. This study underscores the value of validation of an assays performance before commencing larger studies to enhance the reliability and impact of the generated hypotheses.
Effectiveness of Postnatal Care by Using Comprehensive Postnatal Nursing Stratergy (Cpns) Module
Authors: Clement Nisha
Published: February 2024

Postnatal period is a commonly neglected part of health care where postnatal complications are common due to lack of early and timely systemic postnatal interventions that are the main cause for maternal morbidity and mortality in India and all over the world. There are many studies supporting the application of systemic postnatal care to improve outcomes of postnatal care and reduce the incidence of postnatal complications and promote early discharge. There are many studies that have been conducted to evaluate standard nursing care protocols and to check the quality of care investigators often choose to examine comprehensive postnatal maternal health to measure the satisfaction of postnatal mothers with postnatal nursing care.The main objectives of this study were to determine the satisfaction of mothers after implementation of CPNS by the nurses to compare postnatal nursing problems among postnatal mothers in the control group and test group to evaluate the association of selected demographic variables of nurses and satisfaction of postnatal nursing with postnatal care in the test and control group. Convenient sampling was adopted to recruit 174 nurses out of which 86 were in the test group and 88 in the control group. Recruitment was from a total of 24 maternity centers in Bangalore Bruhat Mahanagar Pallikae. A non-probability convenient sampling method as per inclusive criteria was adopted. As per staff inspection committee norms a ratio of 15 that is a sample of one nurse five postnatal mothers were selected. Therefore for 174 nurses 430 mothers were included in the test group. For 88 nurses 440 postnatal mothers were recruited in the control group.Sample selection was done using non-probability convenient sampling and postnatal mothers were chosen as per inclusive criteria. The study followed a non-equivalent control group post-test-only design. The test and the control groups were assessed only after the intervention that is after implementation of the comprehensive postnatal nursing care strategies the test group was assessed. Data were collected as per case record forms prepared to record data on selected demographic variables of postnatal mother and nurses assess the satisfaction of comprehensive postnatal nursing care among postnatal mothers. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Demographic variables analyzed were presented as frequency and percentage. Chi-square tests were performed to describe the demographic characteristics between groups.T-test was performed to evaluate the if there is any significant difference between satisfaction levels in the study and control group and it was found to be statistically significant t50.63 plt0.001. Therefore null hypothesis was rejected and the alternat hypothesis was accepted. The results of this study conclude that the satisfaction level among postnatal mothers administered CPNS by nurses was significantly greater than the postnatal mothers administered normal nursing care.nbsp
Dental Nursing in India: Present and Future
Authors: Kiran Kumar N Dr , Preetham H S Dr , Annie Swathisha P Dr , Shylaja V Dr , Hariprasad L Dr , Priya Mariyam Thomas Dr
Published: February 2024

Dental nurses are an integral part of the oral health care team to ensure that the patient is well cared for and also for the efficient delivery of services. They work closely with the dentist providing assistance throughout a patientrsquos visit. They play an important role not only in reducing the burden of care on the dentist but also in educating people. This article addresses the need for Dental Nursing as a professional course in India with a focus on the imbalance between the demand and supply of dental services. It might act as a forerunner for the implementation of proper and standardized professional courses for dental nursing in India.
Enhancing Knowledge and Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness of Continuing Nursing Education: Faculty and Nursing Officers and M.Sc. Nursing Students
Authors: Mandal Anushree
Published: February 2024

Background The main objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of knowledge among faculties nursing officers and students regarding monitoring the functions of ventilator and charting monitoring of humidifier its advantages and disadvantages monitoring and interpretation of ventilator alarms and documentation.Methods An exploratory descriptive design was employed. Thirty participants including nursing officers from Vydehi Hospital faculty and M.Sc. nursing students from Vydehi Institute of Nursing Science and Research Centre constituted the study sample. Researcher developed questionnaire was used to determine the effectiveness of teaching among 30 participants regarding monitoring the functions of ventilator and charging monitoring of humidifier its advantages and disadvantages monitoring and interpretation of ventilator alarms and documentation. Data were analyzed using parametric statistics to identify the effectiveness of continuing nursing education CNE.Results While faculty nursing officers and studentrsquos evaluation has always been a major part of universitybased nursing programs it must be approached more analytically objectively and comprehensively to ensure that all participants receive the fairest treatment possible and that the teaching-learning process of CNE is enhanced.Conclusion Educators faculties nursing officers and students stressed that systematic and continuous evaluation as well as staff development should be the primary goals for the faculty evaluation process. The ultimate goals are the improvement of knowledge by CNE.
PROFITABILITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND MARKETING OF FISH IN DANG DISTRICT OF LUMBINI PROVINCE, NEPAL
Authors: Dahal Shishir , Dangi Bijaya , Dangi Raman Kumar , Adhikari Prajwal , Bist Prakash , Bhandari Aarjal , Bhattarai Milan
Published: February 2024

Fish is the rich source of various essential nutrients for wellbeing of human physical and mental health. Production of fish is one of the major enterprises preferred by farmers in Dang valley due to its suitability, profitability and higher market demand. Both of the lower and upper valleys of Dang district are considered to be feasible for high scale fish production. But due to lack of research works on production, productivity, profitability and marketing channels the potentiality is not explored at its utmost level. So, this research was aimed to assess the production, productivity and profitability in a comparative way using independent t test. For this study, two municipalities of each domain i.e., Lamahi municipality and Gadawa rural municipality of lower and Tulsipur and Ghorahi sub-metropolitan municipalities of upper dang valley were selected purposively. Pre tested semi-structured questionnaires were used for face-to-face interview with 27 and 23 randomly selected households (total samples n=50) of lower and upper valley respectively. Collected data was coded and required results such as socio-economic and demographic characteristics, profitability, BC ratio, production function analysis and problem indexing were obtained with the help of statistical software SPSS version 26 and MS-Excel. The average productivity and BC ratio of farms was estimated to be 10.65 tons-1 ha and 2.12 in the study area. The cost of production per Kg of fish was found to be NRs 244.78 with average selling price of NRs 300.06. Increase in fingerling and feed expenditure each by 1% would significantly increase the income by 0.830% and 0.329% respectively. Similarly, expenditure on organic manure, chemical fertilizers and medicine when increased by unit percentage would increase the income by 0.084%, 0.015% and 0.011% respectively. The return of scale was found to be 0.028 representing decreasing rate of return. The lower productivity of farms is due to incidences of diseases and parasites, lack of technical know-how, lack of quality fingerlings, inadequate availability of manures and fertilizers and seasonal labor force. Lower farmgate price, unhealthy competition with Indian fish products, higher price gap between producers and consumers, long and lack of safe transportation are the issues causing detrimental effects during marketing of the fresh fishes in the study area.
SMART AGRICULTURE VILLAGE PROGRAM: EFFECTIVENESS ON SOCIAL, TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGES AMONG GOAT FARMERS IN BARDIYA, NEPAL
Authors: Ghimire B. , Dhakal S.C. , Chaudhary G. , Khanal S. , Sharma S.
Published: February 2024

The study was done to explore the concept and effectiveness of smart agriculture village model program among goat farmers in Bardiya, Nepal from view point of agriculture sustainability. Primary data were collected using semi structured questionnaire with randomly selected 80 households from program implemented villages. Adoption index, scaling technique and before-after impact assessment tools were used for the data analysis. Before, goat farming was of traditional type with low productivity and very less earning in the study area. Study revealed that after the implementation of program, household income from goat farming found significantly increased by 31.41% in the study area. Farmers average annual income from goat raised to NRs. 50987 from NRs. 38800 in the study area. With the intervention of the program, average herd size was increased to 16.99 from 12.69, average numbers of doe increased from 5.23 to 7.09, average number of kids per kidding increased from 1.83 to 2.28, kid’s mortality and abortion rate found decreased. After the implementation of program general management obtained highest adoption index of 71.07 and 66.43 in Thakurbaba and Geruwa village respectively followed by health, housing, breeding and feeding practices. Occurrence of disease was found as the most challenging constraints in the study area with 0.80 index value followed by high kids’ mortality and expensive feed and forage. Among the surveyed household, 38.75% were satisfied and 36.25% were moderately satisfied with the implementation of program. Based on these findings, although the program model seems successful approach for sustainable community development, the study suggests possible interventions for breed and feed improvement measures and in-depth orientation and follow-up is compulsory before replications.
A REVIEW ON ANIMAL WELFARE AND ETHICS SITUATION IN NEPAL
Authors: Deep Devkota Lakshya
Published: February 2024

Livestock production is growing more and more significantly as the world’s population rises. The raising of livestock is essential in meeting the rise in food demand. High-quality protein, necessary micronutrients, and other crucial components for a nutritious and balanced diet can be found in livestock. Millions of farmers worldwide, particularly in developing nations, rely on their cattle as a source of income. Animal welfare and ethics are critical considerations in livestock production. Livestock farmers have a moral responsibility to ensure that the animals under their care are treated with respect and provided with appropriate care.
COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF JUVENILE CATFISH (CLARIAS GARIEPINUS) FED COMMERCIAL DIETS AND MAGGOT MEAL IN RECIRCULATING AQUACULTURE SYSTEM
Authors: C. Onuwa Godfrey , A. Moji Charles
Published: February 2024

This study evaluated the comparative development of juvenile catfish (C.gariepinus) fed commercial diets (Skretting and Aqualis feed) and maggot meal at the Fishery unit, Federal College of Forestry Jos (FCF, Jos), Plateau State Nigeria. One hundred and twenty (120) C.gariepinus fingerlings were purchased at the Fishery unit, FCF, Jos for the experimental study. The experimental trial was conducted within 6 weeks (42days). The experimental set-up comprised three treatments; with each replicated. Data collected was evaluated using ANOVA and mean values were differentiated by the New Duncan Multiple range test at 5% (p≤0.05) probability level. Using the sack method, maggots were cultured from poultry waste and harvested using the floating method with mesh nets; then further processed into powdery form as the maggot meal. The commercial feeds and maggot meal had different proximate compositions; the maggot meal had better nutritional value and content. The C.gariepinus fingerlings in T3 indicated pre-eminent values for the growth parameters with regards to average length (6.90cm); width (6.95cm) and weight gain (0.047kg). Furthermore, the criterion of water quality in the RAS was significant and suitable for production of the juvenile catfish (C.gariepinus). Also, there are variations in the comparative cost of experimental feeds consumed during the experimental trial. This study therefore recommends increased utilization of the maggot meal formulated at 35% crude proteins as the central diet for C.gariepinus fingerlings in RAS; intensification of maggot production and extensive research on maggot meals as fingerlings diets.
How to Read a Riot
Authors: Mouser Ricky
Published: February 2024

How should we think about public rioting for political ends? Might it ever be more than morally excusable behavior? In this essay, I show how political rioting can sometimes be positively morally justified as an intermediate defensive harm in between civilly disobedient protest and political revolution. I do so by reading political rioters as, at the same time, uncivil and ultimately conciliatory with their state. Unlike civilly disobedient protestors, political rioters express a lack of faith in the value or applicability of civility in interacting with the state under the political status quo. But unlike political revolutionaries who aim at separation from the state, political rioters paradigmatically seek fuller inclusion within it. By rejecting even the appearance of compliance with the political status quo’s systems of justice, political rioters can create a unique venue for systemically marginalized citizens to express warranted disrespect for the state that maintains them in ongoing subjection, as well as their inviolable respect for themselves as persons with dignity beyond the boundaries of civility.
Identification of quality and energy efficiency of low-voltage power transmission
Authors:   Timirâzevskaâ selʹskohozâjstvennaâ akademiâ, ZAGINAILOV VLADIMIR I
Published: February 2024

Providing consumers with high quality electric power with minimum transmission losses is one of the problems of electric power transmission through power grids. Increasing reactive power of electric consumers, estimated by the load power factor, results in an increase in electricity losses and quality deterioration. To evaluate the influence of the load power factor on the transmission of active load power and to determine the quality and energy efficiency of electricity transmission through power lines, the authors analyzed the change in the parameters of one phase of a three-phase network without compensation and with reactive power compensation. The set task was solved using methods of calculation of linear electric circuits of alternating current, according to the given values of total or active load power, its resistance and the resistance of power line wires. Then the processes of power transmission in low-voltage electric networks of alternating current were simulated using the Electronics Workbench software. The authors take a case of the electric power system consisting of consumers’ (load) electric receptors receiving power supply through the power line connected to the low-voltage busbars of the power transformer. They prove that its parameters are mainly changed when changing the value of the system current determined by the load and transmission line resistances. The quality of low-voltage electrical energy transmission depends on the voltage loss in the power line wires and is determined by the load current and its full resistance. The energy efficiency of electrical energy transmission depends on the power loss in the power line wires and is determined by the amount of active power consumed by the load and the ratio of the active resistance of the power line and the load.
arquivos nos sistemas de cultura do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Mintegui Evelin Melo , Aguiar Chrystina da Conceição Assumpção
Published: February 2024

Apesar do potencial impacto positivo das instituições arquivísticas nos processos de gestão administrativa, o foco desta pesquisa foi colocado no sentido de sua relevância cultural, traduzida na representação em sistemas locais de cultura do Rio Grande do Sul, aderidos ao Sistema Nacional de Cultura. Nos termos dos estudos de políticas públicas, a pesquisa teve o objetivo de avaliar a interação entre o subsistema político arquivístico e o policy domain da cultura no Rio Grande do Sul. Como objetivos específicos, buscou mapear os sistemas locais de cultura aderidos ao Sistema Nacional de Cultura, levantar os documentos que regulamentam a institucionalização de tais sistemas e verificar em tais documentos a presença ou a ausência de instituições arquivísticas nos seguintes aspectos: na organização do sistema cultura local, na constituição de conselhos de cultura e nos planos estadual e municipais de cultura. A metodologia da pesquisa foi configurada de maneira sobretudo qualitativa, embora apresente elementos de cunho quantitativo, com objetivos descritivos e procedimentos de pesquisa documental.  Conclui que há baixa interação entre o subsistema político arquivístico e o policy domain da cultura no Estado e nos Municípios gaúchos.
Indirect determination of characteristics of particles suspended in diesel fuel through speed of its piping through pipeline
Authors: Замалаев Сергей Николаевич , Мызников Дмитрий Сергеевич
Published: February 2024

Ужесточение требований к качеству дизельного топлива требует усиления контроля его чистоты и совершенствования методов очистки. Снижение качества топлива из-за загрязнения механическими примесями возможно по всей цепочке перевалки, в том числе в процессе его транспортирования по системе магистральных трубопроводов. Для выбора эффективного способа удаления механических примесей из дизельного топлива необходимо определить основные параметры находящихся в нем взвешенных частиц и природу их образования. В настоящее время выявление взвешенных частиц в дизельном топливе осуществляется с использованием лабораторных счетчиков частиц в жидкости, однако этот метод не позволяет определить никакие параметры частиц, кроме среднего размера. Цель и новизна данной работы состоит в определении плотности взвешенных частиц в дизельном топливе и их предположительного состава без применения специализированного лабораторного оборудования – косвенным методом через скорость транспортирования топлива по магистральному трубопроводу. Определение плотности взвешенных частиц позволит в дальнейшем разработать эффективные методы борьбы с образованием взвешенных частиц в дизельном топливе в процессе транспортирования.

More stringent diesel fuel quality requirements require more stringent purity control and improvement of purification methods. Potential for fuel quality degradation due to mechanical pollution exists throughout the entire transfer chain, including during transportation through the main pipeline system. Selection of efficient method for diesel fuel solids handling requires determination of the basic parameters and formation pattern of suspended particles. Currently, suspended particles in diesel fuel are determined using laboratory liquid particle counters, but this method does not allow determination of any particle parameters other than the mean size. The purpose and novelty of this study is to determine the diesel fuel suspended particles density and presumed composition without the use of dedicated laboratory equipment, by indirect method through the fuel conveying speed in main pipeline. Suspended particle density determination will allow further development of efficient methods for controlling the suspended particles formation in diesel fuel during transportation.
Еколого-біоморфологічна характеристика мохоподібних торфово-болотного масиву Сира Погоня Рівненського природного заповідника (Україна)
Authors: Рабик Ірина , Юсковець Марія
Published: February 2024

Monitoring biodiversity and the state of mire ecosystems is particularly relevant today for the further planning of nature conservation management in such areas. Revision the taxonomic composition and determining the ecological and biomorphological features of the bryoflora of the peat massif Syra Pogonia RNR are relevant for assessing its current state and forecasting its dynamic dynamic trends. Research on bryophytes was carried out during 2020-2023 by collecting field materials, processing literary sources and critical analysis of herbarium collections. 68 species of bryophytes from 31 families and 39 genera we have identified in the mire massif of the Syra Pogonia of the Rivnenskyi Nature Reserve based on the results of our own field research and literary data. The families Sphagnaceae – 22,2%, Polytrichaceae – 11,8%, Mniaceae and Dicranaceae – 7,5% each, were found to be the most abundant in terms of species. An analysis of the ecological groups of mosses based on trophicity of the substrate revealed a predominance of mesotrophic (33,8%) and oligotrophic species (30,1%), as well as mesoeutrophic species (19,1%); a significant percentage (5,9%) of eutrophic species. Among the ecological groups based on moisture of the habitats, hygromesophytes and hygrophites predominate (35,3%); mesophytes and xeromesophytes account for 30,3% and 20,6% respectively. As a result of biomorphological analysis, the dominance of tall turfs (39,7%) and wefts (19,1%) life forms of mosses, which are associated with wet and oversaturated areas of mire and forest ecosystems, was established, but a large percentage of short turf (23,5%) were also found to be widespread on disturbed areas. A wide range of trophic and moisture content of habitats, as well as a variety of biomorphological spectra of bryophytes, were observed in the studied territory. The heterogeneity of the ecobiomorphological spectrum of mosses in the in the mire massif, particularly the significant presence of xeromesophytic and mesoeutrophic species with life forms of low turfs, indicates a negative trend towards meso- and eutrophication of certain sites of the oligotrophic bog.
A worldwide study on language educators’ initial response to ChatGPT
Authors: Alm Antonie , Ohashi Louise
Published: February 2024

This exploratory study investigated how 367 university language educators from 48 countries/regions responded to ChatGPT in the first 10 weeks after its release. It explored awareness, use, attitudes and perceived impact through a survey collecting both quantitative and qualitative data. Most participants demonstrated moderate awareness, but little teaching application. Around half had used ChatGPT in some way, but only 16% for educational purposes. Interest was high but many concerns were raised, particularly about misuse. Most agreed to a likely future use for creating materials, but were less open to use it as a writing feedback assistant or for automated assessment. Perceptions of the impact of ChatGPT were cautiously optimistic, with more positivity from hands-on users. Concerns focused on misuse, while benefits were noted in terms of efficiency. Qualitative data were analysed using an adapted version of the Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM), which revealed that teachers were primarily in the early ‘awareness’ or ‘personal’ stages of concern, suggesting a gradual adoption process. Key implications are that educators need support in developing skills for pedagogical applications of ChatGPT, while critically evaluating appropriate use. More empirical evidence on effective practices is needed. This timely study provides baseline data on language teachers’ initial engagement with ChatGPT, highlighting promising directions but also remaining concerns. Further research can track how responses evolve.