bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemberdayaan Demokrasi Masyarakat Dalam Meningkatkan Lingkungan Baik Dan Sehat
Authors: Juliaster Marbun  , Samuel Brahmana  , Agustinus Laia  , Enjeli Ratna Sari Nduru  , Sri Wahyuni Manurung
Published: September 2024

The aim of this PkM activity is to form the character of a community that cares about democracy and has a Pancasila profile background that has understanding, active involvement and collective responsibility in maintaining and improving the quality of the environment, with the ultimate goal of creating a good and healthy environment for all. This activity was carried out in Batang Kuis Pekan village, Batang Kuis District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra Province. The results of the activities are being able to adapt well so that there is a cooperative relationship between the village, students and the PkM team in Batang Kuis Pekan Village, understanding throughout the community about good democratic socialization in maintaining a healthy environment, contributing to the success of the 2024 ELECTION. Through the activities carried out, It is hoped that the community can become active agents of change in keeping the environment good and healthy, and able to play an active role in the decision-making process relating to environmental problems in their area as a form of empowering good and healthy community democracy.
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Pemeliharaan, Intensifikasi, Rehabilitasi Tanaman Kakao Desa Rendenao Kecamatan Kotakomba Kabupaten Manggarai Timur
Authors: Umbu A Hamakonda  , Igniosa Taus  , Victoria Ayu Puspita  , Victoria Coo Lea  , Anastasia H P Enga  , Silverius Betu
Published: September 2024

Cocoa is one of the dominant plantation crops in Rendenao Village, Kotakomba District. Rendenao Village, Kotakomba District, is one of the cocoa development areas in East Manggarai Regency. The planting area is quite satisfactory, but the yield and quality are still below the national average. The general aim of this activity is to build and develop farming communities through cocoa commodity businesses in order to produce quality and reliable human resources. Reliable human resources will be able to manage all existing natural resource potential to produce quality cocoa bean production, both in terms of production and productivity, so as to create added value and competitiveness according to market needs. Apart from that, in the long term it is hoped that this activity will be able to increase people's income and create jobs as well as being able to increase the competitiveness of the cocoa value chain by providing more business opportunities in the cocoa plantation subsector within it. East Manggarai Regency, especially Rendenao Village, Kotakomba District. The focus of implementing this service is increasing knowledge and skills capacity in managing cocoa gardens and plants, rejuvenating old plants, and improving the quality of harvests. During extension activities and field practices, cocoa farmers have been able to carry out cocoa maintenance practices, plant rejuvenation and post-harvest fruit processing practices. At least farmer groups will create demonstration plots to implement care, rejuvenation and post-harvest care which will then be compared with the results achieved conventionally. Apart from that, cocoa farmers are also trained in managing farmer groups. Where the harvest will be concentrated to be given fermentation and drying treatment simultaneously. Marketing will be done collectively, not individually. Collective sales will save transportation costs, so the sales value received will be higher.
Inisiasi Klub Literasi Bahasa di SMP Negeri 2 Sukowono Jember
Authors: Meiga Rahmanita  , Ismailia Titik , Mariyati Nanik , Novawan Adriadi , Mujib Ihwan Huda Al
Published: September 2024

Literacy is one of the indicators of the nation development. Unfortunately, our people’s literacy is still low and needs to be introduced early to the children. SMP Negeri 2 Sukowono, Jember, also faced the same problem. Their students’ literacy and reading interest were still lacking. Besides, there was not any activtity which accomodate students’ interest in literacy. The community service team proposed a solution to make a Language Literacy Club for this problem. The program was conducted through four steps; preliminary study, planning, implementing, and evaluation. After being implemented to the students, it gained positive responses from both students and teachers. The students enjoyed the activity done in the group so much. Moreover, students’ language ability and confidence increased. Therefore, it can be concluded that the existence of Language Literacy Club is beneficial for the students. Next, an active promotion is needed to attract more students to join this club.
Pendampingan Pengadaan Bak Sampah “Ecoklagen” Untuk Menjaga Kelestarian Lingkungan Secara Berkelanjutan Di Desa Klagen Kabupaten Nganjuk
Authors: Fawasal Anas Fatlurrahman  , Nurul Nurhidayati  , Oktaviani Arcici Hadir  , Siti Fatimah Jasmine  , Diwangkoro Prasojo  , Chrystia Aji Putra
Published: September 2024

Waste management is a big problem that often occurs in Indonesia which can affect society and health. The waste management system implemented by the Klagen village community is not yet good, this can be seen from the village community who still throw rubbish carelessly and do not separate organic and non-organic waste. The aim of implementing this activity is to create a more efficient waste disposal medium in Klagen village. This activity was carried out using observation, discussion and implementation methods. It is hoped that the presence of trash cans in Klagen Village will provide significant changes in the future for the preservation and sustainability of the environment in Klagen Village. Of course, cooperation from the village is also expected so that it can continue the waste bin project that the KKN students have created.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Berbicara di Depan Umum Melalui Pelatihan Public speaking pada SMA Pasundan 1 Kota Bandung
Authors: Almadina Rakhmaniar  , Rasman Sonjaya  , Muhammad Deni  , Retno Ayu Sagita Damayanti
Published: September 2024

This research aims to improve the public speaking skills of Pasundan 1 High School students in Bandung City through public speaking training. The problems faced by students are a lack of understanding and awareness of the importance of public speaking skills, limited opportunities and platforms to apply these skills in the school environment, as well as a more theoretical teaching approach. The solution offered is to hold public speaking seminars and workshops with an interactive and practical approach, as well as encouraging the development of extracurricular programs that focus on improving public speaking skills. This training was carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. The results of the activities showed an increase in students' self-confidence, a reduction in anxiety about speaking in public, as well as an increase in communication skills and critical thinking abilities. This research makes a significant contribution to improving students' public speaking skills, which is vital for their future personal and professional development.
Inovasi Bersih: Pelatihan Pembuatan Sabun Cuci Tangan Ekstrak Sereh Wangi (Citronella) Bersama Karang Taruna IKRIMA Gondangrejo Karanganyar
Authors: Septiana Ambarwati  , Nur Arifah Hidayati  , Hutapea Henny Parida
Published: September 2024

Karang Taruna (IKRIMA) plays an active role in increasing productivity by participating in a training program for making natural antiseptic hand washing soap made from citronella. The choice of citronella as the main ingredient is based on its high economic value and natural properties. Additionally, citronella can inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, making it an ideal choice for hand hygiene products. IKRIMA members have taken part in a series of comprehensive training regarding the manufacture of antiseptic hand washing soap. This activity includes product manufacturing and packaging practices. IKRIMA can produce hand washing soap that meets the desired quality standards, both in terms of antiseptic effectiveness as well as safety and comfort for users. Making antiseptic hand washing soap is one of the positive activities that encourages IKRIMA members to continue learning and developing. Apart from improving skills and knowledge, this activity also provides economic benefits for them and the surrounding community through the sale of the products produced.
Peran Bimbingan Konseling Pesantren dalam Meningkatkan Penguatan Karakter Siswa Madrasah Aliyah Baytul Mukarromah Watampone
Authors: Nurul Faizah Kamaruddin  , Ardiansyah Ardiansyah
Published: September 2024

Islamic boarding school counseling guidance is a form of implementing services provided to help students or santri to develop into individuals who are independent, responsible, creative, productive and behave honestly through character strengthening education. The values that exist in character education are included in Islamic boarding schools' guidance and counseling services. The role of Islamic boarding school counseling is to instill the habit of practicing Islamic teachings in students or santri in daily life through the practice of worship. With program material covering faith, morals and worship. Forming character cannot be done in an instant by giving advice, orders, or instructions, but with the role of the Islamic boarding school guidance and counseling program. The formation of character requires an example, patience, habituation, and repetition. Thus, the process of education and character strengthening will be experienced by students or santri as a form of personality or self-character experience. The values of religious and moral life will strengthen the character of cooperation, time discipline, courage, and confidence in daily activities and learning processes. This is a step to gain knowledge and be able to apply knowledge in the form of skills work and as a positive attitude. From the results of this study, several important things were obtained regarding the role of Islamic boarding schools as a character strengthening program in madrasas. First, helping students or santri in dealing with the problems of everyday life. Second, giving motivation to students or students and teachers in order to build a spirit of enthusiasm for service. Third, implementing the results of coaching as a character education agenda. Meanwhile, based on the role played by a guidance and counseling teacher, namely the planning of Islamic boarding school guidance and counseling services, the implementation of Islamic boarding school guidance and counseling services, and the evaluation of Islamic boarding school guidance and counseling reports. services carried out with Islamic boarding school counseling to students or santri can form a spiritual and emotional soul with moral development as character strengthening.
Interfacility Patient Transfers During COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Henry Michael B. , Funsten Emily , Michealson Marisa A. , Albright Danielle , Crandall Cameron S. , Sklar David P. , George Naomi , Greenwood-Ericksen Margaret
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The United States lacks a national interfacility patient transfer coordination system. During the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many hospitals were overwhelmed and faced difﬁculties transferring sick patients, leading some states and cities to form transfer centers intended to assist sending facilities. In this study we aimed to explore clinician experiences with newly implemented transfer coordination centers. Methods: This mixed-methods study used a brief national survey along with in-depth interviews. The American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Medicine Practice Research Network (EMPRN) administered the national survey in March 2021. From September–December 2021, semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with administrators and rural emergency clinicians in Arizona and New Mexico, two states that started transfer centers during COVID-19. Results: Among 141 respondents (of 765, 18.4% response rate) to the national EMPRN survey, only 30% reported implementation or expansion of a transfer coordination center during COVID-19. Those with new transfer centers reported no change in difﬁculty of patient transfers during COVID-19 while those without had increased difﬁculty. The 17 qualitative interviews expanded upon this, revealing four major themes: 1) limited resources for facilitating transfers even before COVID-19; 2) increased number of and distance to transfer partners during the COVID-19 pandemic; 3) generally positive impacts of transfer centers on workﬂow, and 4) the potential for continued use of centers to facilitate transfers. Conclusion: Transfer centers may have offset pandemic-related transfer challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinicians who frequently need to transfer patients may particularly beneﬁt from ongoing access to such transfer coordination services.
Comparison of Lung CT Scan Findings in Immunodeficient and Immunocompetent Patients During COVID-19
Authors: Mokrian Hermin , Rostami Maryam , Kolivand Sohrab
Published: September 2024

Background: Concerns asuppbout the consequences of COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients arose during the pandemic due to their higher risk of superinfection and complications. Computed Tomography (CT) scans play a confirmatory role in determining the severity of the disease. Objectives: Given the controversial evidence in this field, we conducted a study to compare lung CT scan findings in immunodeficient and immunocompetent patients with COVID-19. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 1,246 immunodeficient and immunocompetent patients with COVID-19 from 2019 to 2022. During hospitalization and upon arrival at the hospital, all patients underwent lung CT scans, which were evaluated both quantitatively and qualitatively. The severity of lung involvement was graded as minimal, mild, moderate, or severe. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software version 22 and STATA version 15.1. Results: In this study, 50% of the patients were female. The mean age was 51 ± 15.4 years, and the mean length of hospitalization was 8.8 ± 5.8 days. Immune system defects were more common in patients over 50 years of age with diabetes, hypertension, malignancy, and renal dysfunction (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in lung CT scan findings between immunodeficient and immunocompetent patients (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Based on our findings, there is no difference between these two groups of patients in terms of lung CT scan findings. Therefore, it would be beneficial to perform a meta-analysis for more accurate results in the future.
Prediction of Employees’ Addiction Potential Based on Some of the Most Important Psychological Variables: A Discriminant Analysis Study
Authors: Rahimi Pordanjani Tayebe , Mohamadzadeh Ebrahimi Ali
Published: September 2024

Background: Drug addiction significantly impacts employee performance, leading to increased absenteeism, reduced productivity, and higher rates of occupational accidents. Therefore, identifying predictive factors for addiction potential is crucial in preventing drug dependence. Objectives: This study aimed to develop a group membership model using discriminant analysis to predict employees' potential for addiction based on key psychological variables. Methods: A correlational study was conducted with a statistical population consisting of all employees working in public departments in Bojnord City, Iran, in 2021 (N = 2,837). A random sample of 303 employees was selected to complete the Iranian Form of the Addiction Potential Scale, the Big Five Inventory, the Cognitive Emotional Regulation Questionnaire, and the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale. Data analysis was performed using the discriminant analysis method in SPSS software version 23. Results: The findings revealed that employees' addiction potential can be predicted using personality and cognitive variables. The discriminant analysis equation effectively distinguishes employees with high and low addiction potential based on psychological variables, including extroversion, neuroticism, self-efficacy, and cognitive emotional regulation. Conclusions: The study concluded that self-efficacy, cognitive emotional regulation, neuroticism, and extroversion are significant predictors of addiction potential. It is recommended to incorporate these variables into training courses and personnel selection processes for government jobs.
The Relationship Between Nurses’ Moral Distress, Their Spiritual Well-Being, and Moral Intelligence
Authors: Moqaddam Masoume , Hanifi Nasrin , Shiri Ghaidari Parvin
Published: September 2024

Background: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department (ED) nurses have faced several moral challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The factors associated with nurses’ moral distress (MD) can vary depending on the cultural context. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between MD, spiritual well-being (SWB), and moral intelligence (MQ) of nurses in ICUs and EDs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2020. The data were collected using self-report questionnaires, including those for personal and professional profiles, Corley’s Moral Distress Scale-Revised, Paloutzian & Ellison’s Spiritual Well-being, and Lennick & Kiel’s Moral Intelligence. Of the 543 nurses working in the ICUs and EDs of hospitals in Zanjan Province (Iran), 370 participants were selected by census sampling. Results: The study results indicated that 90.8% of nurses experienced high MD. The results of the partial correlation test showed no statistically significant relationship between nurses' MD and their SWB or MQ (P > 0.001). Nurses with an associate's degree (P = 0.019) and those working in the EDs (P = 0.001) and the COVID-19 care center hospital (P = 0.001) had higher levels of MD. Religious well-being and the educational level of nurses could predict only 2.5% of the variations in nurses’ MD. Conclusions: This study showed that SWB and MQ of nurses are not related to nurses’ MD, unlike environmental factors. It is recommended that managers provide more support to reduce nurses’ MD in critical situations, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MILITARY VALOR AND TRADITIONS AS THE BASIS OF PATRIOTIC EDUCATION
Authors: Fesikova Oksana , Shatilova V.
Published: September 2024

The article presents an analysis of patriotic education based on military traditions, valor and honor. The relevance of the article lies in considering the role of symbols in the minds of young people, which accompany events dedicated to the memorable days of the Armed Forces and historical periods. Nowadays, the process of educating a new generation and the formation of ideological stability is one of the most basic and important topics of the development of modern society. Traditions that support the integrity, preservation of culture and spirituality have played a key and integral role in everyday life and education throughout the history of our country.
Edukasi Digital Marketing Kepada Pelaku Usaha di Desa Sampe Cita Kecamatan Kutalimbaru Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Authors: Lubis Hidayati Purnama , Virdyra Tasril  , Riska Franita  , Firdiya Amiyananda
Published: September 2024

The implementation of this community service aims to educate and increase the understanding of the people of Sampe Cita Glugur Rimbun Village, Kutalimbaru District, Deli Serdang Regency about one way to market a product produced.  This special target in community service seeks to socialize and educate that marketing strategies to introduce products produced by business actors have changed patterns along with the development of technology that continues to increase, including online using the internet network called digital marketing which is interpreted as digital marketing.
This method of implementing community service is by making presentations, lectures and questions and answers to the participants.  The topics of the material presented include: what is digital marketing (understanding digital marketing), what facilities can be used as a place for digital marketing, what are the benefits of digital marketing.
The results obtained from this community service show that the participants, namely business actors in Sampe Cita Glugur Rimbun Village, Kutalimbaru District, Deli Serdang Regency can know and understand the concept of digital marketing of a product produced by business actors, in an effort to introduce and market existing products easily, cheaply, quickly and efficiently.
Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of Cyperus rotundus L. rhizomes
Authors: Bishnu Bahadur Sinjali  , Keshab Bhattarai  , Bindu Gurung  , Amit Lama  , Achyut Adhikari
Published: September 2024

Cyperus rotundus L. is a ubiquitous weed, commonly found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions around the world, belonging to the Cyperaceae family. This slender, erect, perennial sedge propagates through a fibrous root system, enabling it to thrive in diverse habitats. The rhizomes initially appear black, transitioning to a darker shade as they mature. This plant is a traditional medicinal herb renowned for treating stomach ailments, nausea, vomiting, intestinal parasites, food poisoning, indigestion, and bowel irritation. Phytochemical screening of the ethanolic crude extract of C. rotundus L. rhizomes was conducted, revealing the presence of flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids, tannins, steroids, carbohydrates, and fixed oils. The total phenolic content was measured at 51.48 ± 1.77 mg GAE/g, 159.63 ± 2.28 mg GAE/g, and 17.90 ± 2.64 mg GAE/g in the ethanolic crude extract, ethyl acetate, and hexane fractions, respectively. Similarly, the total flavonoid content in the ethanolic crude extract, ethyl acetate, and hexane fractions was determined as (21.00 ± 1.51), (118.07 ± 5.06), and (10.67 ± 2.53) mg GAE/g, respectively. The ethyl acetate fraction of C. rotundus L. rhizomes exhibited significant antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 27.11 ± 1.46 µg/mL. Furthermore, the ethanolic crude extract of C. rotundus L. rhizomes displayed effective antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, with a zone of inhibition (ZOI) of 8 mm.
Procesos
Authors: Garrido Chiluisa Jeniffer Cristina
Published: September 2024

El Capítulo I, "Procesos", sienta las bases fundamentales para la comprensión de los diversos procesos involucrados el diseño y fabricación de prendas de vestir. Abarca temas cruciales como la gestión de procesos, la mejora continua, la gestión de calidad, la eficiencia operativa y la innovación tecnológica. El objetivo principal de este capítulo es proporcionar a los lectores una comprensión profunda sobre los diferentes tipos de procesos que se llevan a cabo en las empresas de confección textil, así como las técnicas y herramientas utilizadas para su optimización y mejora continua. Se presentan las competencias y resultados de aprendizaje esperados, los cuales giran en torno a la identificación de las áreas y responsables en la cadena de valor, la determinación de sistemas de producción según las necesidades, y la planificación de los procesos de confección.
The Impact of Risk Management on the Financial Performance of the General Insurance Companies in Bangladesh
Authors:   University of Dhaka, Sharif Md. Jamil , Lily Roksana Akter ,   University of Dhaka, Moniruzzaman Mohammad ,   University of Dhaka
Published: September 2024

Objective: Proper risk management abilities are the keys to financial success of any company. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between risk management activities and the financial performance of listed general insurance firms in Bangladesh. Methodology: To investigate the impact, secondary data have been collected from the annual reports of the 42 insurance firms listed in the DSE for a five-year period (2017–2021). ROA, the depended variable has been used as a proxy of the financial performance, while risk management performance of the firms was analyzed using credit risk, market risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, underwriting risk, solvency risk management capacity of the companies separately and aggregately. Findings: The regression result shows that solvency risk management has significant positive impact on financial performance while credit risk, operational risk and underwriting risk management activities also have positive impact on firm performance. In addition, while the risk management has been considered in a holistic approach considering all the risk management tools in aggregate, the regression analysis reveals that comprehensive risk management initiatives show significantly positive effect on firm performance of insurance firms. Practical Implications: This study underscores the need for effective risk management strategies within companies to boost their financial results. Originality: Very few papers in Bangladesh have explored this area in Bangladesh specially in insurance sector. Findings of this study in the context of Bangladesh contribute to the literature gap and help the management to take necessary initiatives to improve performance. Limitations: Selecting short time period for analysis and using ROA as the only dependent variable for performance measurement are the major limitations of this study.
Internet of Things based upon Smart Homes
Authors: A V Muruli , M R Mahesh , Basumatary Bibang Gwar , Ramanna Nakul
Published: September 2024

The Web of-Things (IOT) is the spread of internet providers, though shrewd house already simply alluded to the unified and semi-mechanized control of natural frameworks. The IOT is tracking down additional purposes. The IOT climate is quickly taking on new advances. Modern Remote Sensor Organization has proactively made it conceivable. One of the purposes for IOT is the brilliant house. Many issues on the best way to oversee and control the whole framework emerge because of quick headways in innovation and design. Security in brilliant homes, servers, and different spots. The IOT engineering is introduced in this work. houses that can be checked and controlled from good ways are alluded to as savvy houses. The whole framework can be alluded to as a "savvy home in an IOT climate" or "IOT based shrewd homes" when these family gadgets in brilliant homes communicate with the web utilizing fitting organization design and standard conventions. Home undertakings are mechanization made more straightforward by shrewd homes. This paper offers different solutions to a portion of the issues that IOT and shrewd homes frameworks utilizing IOT face notwithstanding a conversation of the issues they raise.
Practical and Innovative Applications of IOT&IOT Networks in Smart Cities
Authors: Lal Milan , Vyas Abhay , Basumatary Bibang Gwra , Ramanna Nakul , A Shwetha
Published: September 2024

The advent of the Internet of Things (IOT) has opened up a wealth of opportunities for building efficient, sustainable and connected smart cities. In this overview, we consider his practical and innovative applications of IOT and IOT networks in the context of smart cities. Smart cities harness the power of IOT to collect and analyse vast amounts of data from interconnected devices, sensors, and systems. One of the key areas where IOT will transform smart cities is infrastructure management. IOT-enabled sensors monitor the condition of bridges, roads and buildings in real time, detecting potential maintenance problems and alerting authorities. This proactive approach to infrastructure management helps prevent outages and improve public safety. IOT networks also play a key role in optimizing energy consumption in smart cities. By integrating IOT devices into power grids, cities can monitor and control energy consumption, identify inefficiencies, and implement energy conservation measures. Smart meters allow residents to monitor and regulate energy use and promote a culture of sustainability. In the transportation sector, IOT networks enable intelligent traffic management and transportation systems. Connected vehicles and traffic sensors provide real-time data on traffic patterns and enable dynamic adjustments to optimize traffic flow. This not only reduces congestion and travel times, but also reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, IOT applications are revolutionizing waste management in smart cities. Smart bins with sensors can monitor fill levels and optimize waste collection routes to reduce operating costs and improve cleanliness. Waste sorting stations can also use IOT technology to automate the recycling process and increase recycling rates
Biomimicry a Mimesis of Communication from Nature: A Study of Selected Case Studies in Environment Communication
Authors: Sisodia Rajesh , Mitra Archan , Das Sayani
Published: September 2024

Intro: Biomimicry, from the Greek words for "life" (bio) and "imime" ( mimesis), is an emerging field that aims to extrapolate the systems and structures found in nature to be used in a variety of man made contexts. Biomimicry is the process of finding solutions to human issues by modelling human creations after solutions found in nature. But in environmental communication, we talk about how to use words to fix the planet's problems. In the domain of biomimicry, the term "mirroring" is used to describe the mimesis of communication. Objective: The purpose of this research is to gain a better understanding of the relationship between biomimicry and the process of communicating with the environment regarding anthropogenic causes. The research has a qualitative, social-scientific stance; it serves as a model for a case study on active apps that focus on pro environmental behavioural goals. The study was conducted using a multidisciplinary approach, and the results zeroed in on the domains most profoundly impacted by biomimicry's use in environmental discourse. Findings: The outcomes of the study indicate an Indian-based programme called hejje (meaning pug mark) that was introduced in Bandipur Tiger Reserve that simulates tigers' territorial route migratory patterns to provide a potential trajectory path. In order to anticipate poaching activity within Bandipur Tiger Reserve, researchers have developed a trajectory path that is a simulation of the historical route used by tigers to establish their territories there. Conclusion: This case study suggests that biomimicry can be used as a means of resolving anthropogenic environmental challenges by employing technology that percolates from bio-mimicking.
IOT Communication Technologies
Authors: Soni Krishnakant
Published: September 2024

This book chapter delves into the realm of IoT communication technologies, exploring the diverse array of wireless and wired options that enable devices to connect and exchange data.From well known technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to Zigbee, Z-Wave, LoRaWAN, and cellular-based technologies such as NB-IoT and LTE-M, this chapter explores their features, characteristics, and applications in the world of the Internet of Things. Additionally, it covers essential IoT protocols like MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, and AMQP, emphasizing their role in facilitating data transfer and messaging in IoT environments while addressing critical security considerations. The chapter concludes by examining future trends that promise to further elevate IoT connectivity, including 5G integration, edge computing, AI, and blockchain.
Demonstration and Mapping of Public and Community Toilets Sanitation services using the Sanitation Mapper
Authors: . Harshavardhana , Godihal Jagdish. H.
Published: September 2024

Ensuring cleanliness in Indian cities is a daunting task due to various obstacles. Insufficient toilet or bathroom facilities are experienced by nearly 60 million urban dwellers. Land and water pollution is aggravated as most of the dirty water is not purified before being released into the environment. To combat environmental and public health concerns, Indian cities must ensure the availability of toilets for all citizens and prioritize the safe sanitation practices. The purpose is to prevent individuals from relieving themselves outdoors and improve hygiene and overall health. The choice of sanitation methods is influenced by factors such as population size, economic status, housing conditions, cultural norms, and the existing sanitation infrastructure in the region. This choice has implications for both the implementation of sanitation measures and the prevalence of illnesses. The primary focus of this investigation is to comprehend the reasons behind people's preferences for specific toilet designs and evaluate the subsequent implications on disease proliferation. The analysis relies on the application of Sanitation mapping for studying this. Furthermore, an estimated price for the repair and enhancement of toilets can be obtained by utilizing the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) website. The research reveals that public and community toilets are heavily influenced by factors encompassing people's lifestyles, financial position, and cultural environment. The findings of this research suggest that the cleanliness of the vicinity around a toilet has an impact on people's susceptibility to illness. The article proposes that strategies to enhance sanitation should address various aspects such as the improvement of the environment, enhanced accessibility of sanitation facilities, and the promotion of superior hygiene practices.
Stabilization of Laterite Soil Using Polypropylene Fibres
Authors: H A Ajay , B. A Brunda , T Madhavi , Nair Divya
Published: September 2024

Every civil engineering structure finds its foundation in the ground, underscoring the significance of comprehending soil behavior when encountering the loads exerted by supported structures. The diversity of soil type and properties fluctuates markedly from one location to another and through varying depths. Soil, inherently weak in bearing tension and shear forces, necessitates stabilization for specific applications such as subgrades, retaining structures, and foundations. Common stabilizing agents encompass materials like cement, lime, chemicals, fly ash, and fibers. This study is focused on the enhancement of shear strength in the plentiful laterite soil found within coastal regions. This is achieved through the integration of polypropylene fibers, aimed at reinforcing the soil and bolstering its shear strength.
Polymeric Materials and their Applications in Civil Construction
Authors: A R Shashikala , B S Sridhar
Published: September 2024

With the technological advancements in the field of architecture industry advanced construction materials are gaining importance. Advanced materials are slowly replacing conventional construction materials due to their large number of advantages. Even though conventional materials have higher strength they do not provide resistance to flame, oxidation and are static in nature. Polymeric materials are gaining more importance as they possess better functional properties and are easily synthesized when compared to conventional inorganic construction materials. Polymeric materials can be used as binders, top coats as well as substrates. The properties of polymeric materials can be altered as per the requirements by blending with additives. These polymeric materials can be mixed with conventional materials like concrete to improve the properties. This chapter provides the classification, properties, applications, merits and demerits of polymeric materials in the construction field
Futuristic Survey of Landscape
Authors: Kumar K. N Sanketh , Anoushka Joanne , . Venugopal , Ramanna Nakul , A Shwetha
Published: September 2024

This exploration of a futuristic landscape, envisioning a world that merges advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and innovative design. Drawing inspiration from current trends and speculative ideas, this survey aims to provide a glimpse into the possibilities of a future world. The survey delves into several key aspects, including transportation, architecture, energy sources, and other elements that shape the landscape. It examines how emerging technologies autonomous vehicles, hyperloop systems, and Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) aircrafts transform the way people move within and between cities. Furthermore, it explores the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in urban planning, leading to interactive and immersive cityscapes
The Influence of the Cost of Debt on Tax Avoidance with Managerial Opportunism and Company Size as Moderation Variables
Authors: Zafira Aida , Taqi Muhamad
Published: September 2024

Using managerial opportunism and firm size as moderators, this study will look at manufacturing businesses listed on the BEI from 2018 to 2022 and see how debt costs affect tax avoidance. This study used multiple linear regression analysis to draw conclusions from data collected from yearly financial reports posted on the BEI, which were selected using a purposive selection approach. Using SPSS software for data analysis, this research surveyed 54 manufacturing businesses that were listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2018 and 2022. Managerial opportunism and firm size both have the potential to amplify the favorable impact of debt costs on tax avoidance, according to this study's findings.
Chemical characterization and biological potentials of the essential oil from the peel of the fruit of Citrus x sp
Authors: Queiroz Amanda Torres de , Pereira Ana Patrícia Matos , Serejo Ana Paula Muniz , Chagas Beatriz Jardim Rodrigues das , Matos Marcelle Adriane Ataide , Guterres Cassiano Vasques Frota , Mouchrek Filho Victor Elias , Everton Gustavo Oliveira
Published: September 2024

Considering the importance of essential oils, the study aimed to chemically characterize the peel essential oil of Citrus x sp, determine the phenolic compounds, verify the toxicity against Artemia salina, and test the anti-inflammatory, larvicides, and activities with molluscicides. The peel essential oil of Citrus x sp was extracted by the hydrodistillation technique. GC/MS shows that the major component of the essential oil is limonene (70.25%), observing similarity between the peel essential oil of the same species and between species of the same genus. The total phenolic was 19,25 EAT g-1. The essential oil showed anti-inflammatory, larvicide, and molluscicide potential, with EC50 = 400.05 mg L-1, LC50 = 20.26 μg mL-1 and LC90 = 87,50 μg mL-1, respectively. It did not show toxicity against Artemia salina. The results indicate that the chemical compounds of the peel essential oil of Citrus x sp, which are mostly monoterpenes, prove their wide biological activity, and their use is encouraged.
Urban conservation and tree diversity: a case study in Parque Xokleng, Nova Veneza, Southern Santa Catarina
Authors: Sandrini Júlia Gava , Lenhani Vicente Nava , Zanoni Iara Zaccaron , Madeira Kristian , Santos Robson , Elias Guilherme Alves
Published: September 2024

Urban forests can be defined as sets comprising vegetation fragments and isolated or grouped trees inserted in urban or peri-urban areas. Within this mosaic, urban fragments are important for biodiversity conservation. The aim of this study is to contribute to the knowledge about the structure of vegetation in an urban forest in the town of Nova Veneza, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The study was conducted in the Parque Natural Municipal Xokleng (PNMX). A phytosociological survey was conducted in the forest, using the plot method, in which 30 continuous plots of 10 m x 10 m were established. We considered a tree every individual that had a diameter at breast height greater than or equal to 5 cm. In this study, 497 individuals belonging to 75 species and 32 families were sampled, along with 14 dead individuals, three individuals identified only at genus level, and one unidentified individual. The species with the highest importance values were Tetrorchidium rubrivenium, Machaerium stipitatum, Ficus adhatodifolia, Cabralea canjerana, Mollinedia triflora. The vegetation structure is similar to the structure observed in other secondary forest fragments in the southern region of Santa Catarina. The presence of secondary species in the canopy and with high dominance values reflects the regeneration process the forest is undergoing.
Explorando a Assimetria do Dimensionamento de Transistores CMOS em Portas Complexas
Authors: Mandowski Vítor de Melo , Kessler Henrique C. , Rosa Júnior Leomar Soares da
Published: September 2024

Para projetar portas lógicas com eficiência, é crucial dimensionar os transistores adequadamente, buscando otimizar área, atraso de propagação e consumo de potência. Para dimensionar os transistores, existem na literatura técnicas amplamente utilizadas, contudo, acredita-se que um modelo alternativo de dimensionamento possa oferecer melhores resultados para as portas complexas. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho explorou um dimensionamento assimétrico de transistores em portas complexas, resultando em ganhos no atraso de propagação em portas lógicas com grandes cargas de saída.
The Many Faces of a Teacher: Exploring School Teachers’ Experiences with Multiple Responsibilities Amidst Post-Pandemic Times
Authors: Jumdani Evelyn L
Published: September 2024

This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of public elementary school teachers in Carmen District, Davao del Norte, Philippines, in handling multiple responsibilities during the post-pandemic period. Ten teachers were selected as participants using purposive sampling techniques. The study identified four main themes characterizing teachers' experiences: Testing teachers' versatility, Doing countless responsibilities, Excelling amidst trials, and Challenged with Multiple Responsibilities. Additionally, two coping mechanisms emerged from the data: Stress management and One task at a time system. Furthermore, the study uncovered insights related to educational management, including themes such as Work-life balance and Handling Task Conflict Effectively. The findings provide valuable insights into the nuanced challenges faced by public elementary school teachers in the post-pandemic context and offer implications for educational policy and practice.
Russian regions in focus of creative policies quality index
Authors: Boos V.O. , Shubina V.I. , Kutsenko E.S.
Published: September 2024

The study is devoted to assessing the quality of Russian Federation subjects’ policies in the field of creative industries. For this purpose, the special methodology and information base were developed, according to which for each region the Index of Creative policies Quality (ICQ) was calculated. The regions were ranked according to the ICQ and the results of theranking were interpreted. In accordance with the ICQ,
characteristics of legal and organizational support, the representation of creative industries in regional socio-economic development strategies, the availability of region-level support and the regions’ participation in the federal support measures, all Russian regions were divided into 4 groups. The top-10 regions included Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Republic of Tatarstan, Novosibirsk, Sverdlovsk, Tomsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Tyumen, Vologda and Ulyanovsk regions. The leading regions are distinguished by the systematic approach to setting strategic priorities in the field of creative industries, the diversified organizational infrastructure and initiative in launching regional support measures. There is a connection between urbanization, economic prosperity and the quality of policies in the field of creative industries. The study showed that the policies in the
field of creative industries significantly vary by the frequency of occurrence in regions. Thus, the participation in the federal agenda is more common than the developing the region-level measures, and setting goals and objectives aimed at developing creative industries in regional socio-economic development strategies is more common than the creating the specialized strategies.
Potential for creation and implementation of artificial intelligence in the Russian regions
Authors: Zemtsov S.P.
Published: September 2024

Geography of innovation allows us to understand the spatial patterns for creation, diffusion, and support of new technologies, although with the development of communications there is a delusion of insignificance of space in these processes. The development of one of the breakthrough technologies – artificial intelligence (AI) – cannot be widespread but must be concentrated in centers with high innovation potential, where the intensity of knowledge spillovers is high. In Russia, education in the field of AI can be obtained in 21 regions, research is conducted in 35, and technology is being developed in 40. We proposed a rating of the regional potential to create AI technologies based on scientific and technological development and the main elements of the regional innovation ecosystem in the field of AI. It shows a high concentration of potential in Moscow and several creative core regions: Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Tatarstan and Novosibirsk region. 16 creative-acceptor centers have also been identified, capable of both creating and implementing AI technologies, mainly acceptor centers (23 regions) and 40 regions with minimal potential. Leading regions can receive priority attention and funding in Russia. In acceptor regions, advantage may be given
to AI production technologies, and in lagging regions, increasing the population’s receptivity to digital technologies in general.
Border studies in Russia in the mirror of bibliometrics
Authors: Kireev A.A.
Published: September 2024

Border studies as interdisciplinary field have been developing in Russia since the 1990s, but only in recent years have they become the subject of scientific reflection, which occurs mainly in the format of private expert assessments. The purpose of the article is a quantitative analysis of the state and trends in the dynamics of Russian border studies based on bibliometric data extracted from the eLIBRARY.RU publication database. Bibliometric analysis made it possible to identify the periodization of ups and downs in the publication activity of border researchers and consumers of their knowledge, the scale of this scientific field, its disciplinary composition and geography, to highlight some features of the problems of Russian border studies and to assess the level of their internal unity. Expert opinions were confirmed about the high fragmentation of domestic border studies and the weak tendencies of their theoretical, methodological and conceptual consolidation. It has been suggested that a polynuclear network structure of this scientific field is being formed, and that for now the leading role in the processes of its gradual integration is played by the transdisciplinary dissemination of quantitative methods and the solution of synthetic applied problems.
Self-deploying more of my own small web
Authors: Tzovaras Bastian Greshake
Published: September 2024

I have recently started to move my personal code repositories away from GitHub, in favor of hosting them with a smaller, independent and collectively managed alternative - including for this static website. In the same spirit, I was also interested in whether I could be doing my small part to diversify my overall web hosting approach.
How Appropriate Are Domestic Minimum Top-Up Taxes in Africa?
Authors: Mollagee O.
Published: September 2024

In this article, the author argues that concerns around a proliferation of domestic minimum top-up tax regimes in Africa may be exaggerated. Potential additional revenue collections from Pillar Two do not justify the required additional capacity investment. The primary focus, for Africa, should be to reassess preferential tax regimes.
The Interaction between Directives and Tax Treaties: Three Case Studies
Authors: Vergouwen T.M.
Published: September 2024

This article applies the findings of the author’s doctoral thesis, The Effect of Directives in the Area of Direct Taxation on the Interpretation and Application of Tax Treaties, which was awarded the International Fiscal Association’s 2024 Mitchell B. Carroll Prize, to three case studies of conflicts between directives and tax treaties.