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Heat-resistant intermetallic-based alloys and features of their alloying
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Kyiv, Ukraine, Byba I. G. , Levchenko G. B. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Kyiv, Ukraine, Polehenko O. O. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: July 2024

The work considers the prerequisites for the development of creep-resistant and heat-resistant alloys, based on intermetallics, taking into account the optimal combination of their physical and mechanical properties, as well as structural characteristics. It is shown that there is a sufficient number of intermetallics, which have a density lower than iron-based alloys, which, in combination with high melting temperatures and heat resistance, makes them promising materials for aerospace application, in particular, for gas turbine engine parts manufacturing. The most suitable creep-resistant and heat-resistant intermetallics can be called aluminides and silicides of titanium, nickel and molybdenum. For these compounds, it is possible to combine high values of specific strength with alloying-favorable types of crystal lattice. One of the most important and common creep-resistant alloys based on intermetallics is Ni3Al with FCC lattice. For this material, complex optimized alloying is the main way to increase creep resistance. The heat resistance of such alloys is significantly increased by applying ceramic coatings. Titanium aluminides Ti3Al and TiAl mainly have only a low density among the advantages. Their fragility at room temperatures and tendency to superplasticity at high temperatures significantly limits their application. The impact of disadvantages may be reduced by applying thermomechanical processing of such materials, which aims to change their structure. Alloying titanium aluminides with a large amount of niobium was chosen as a solution that significantly reduced marked week sides of Ti-Al intermetallic alloys. As a result, this led to the creation of a new alloy based on intermetallic Ti2AlNb with a high set of operational characteristics. Mo-Si and Mo-Si-B can be considered as one of the most perfect systems for creating heat-resistant intermetallic alloys. They combine an acceptable density, high creep and heat resistance, which can be additionally increased by reinforcing with ceramic particles. Keywords: intermetallic-based alloys, creep resistance, alloying, Ni-Al, Ti-Al, Mo-Si, Mo-Si-B.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE CAPACITANCE OF THE SERIES RESONANT CIRCUIT ON THE POWER OF RESONANT-TYPE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING THE INSULATION OF HIGH-VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT
Authors: Suprunovska N.І. ,   Institute of Electrodynamics National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Beresteiskyi Ave., 56, Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine, Vinnychenko D.V. ,   Institute of Electrodynamics National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Beresteiskyi Ave., 56, Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine
Published: July 2024

It were analyzed the processes of charging the capacitive electro-technical storage (CES), which can be the electrical insulation of modern high -voltage equipment (in particular power cables) during the current monitoring of its techni-cal condition by the value of leakage currents when applying high voltage to insulation. The transformerless electro-technical system (ETS) of a resonance type, in which resonant inductive-capacitive circuit (ICС) with a high Q -factor carried out a multiple increase in AC voltage, was used to generate such voltage. Analytical expressions were obtained for the steady-state voltage on such CES and transient currents in the ETS circuit its charging. Simulation modeling of transient processes in the circuits of such ETS during CES charging was performed using the LTSpice software pack-age. It is shown that the dependences of the output voltage and current of the ETS on time, obtained by analytical ex-pressions, practically coincide with the results of simulation simulations. The influence of the ratio of the load capaci-tance and the resonant circuit capacitance on the relative load charging time and, accordingly, on the ETS power was studied. It was found that in order to increase the power of high -voltage transformerless ETS of the specified reso-nance type, it is necessary to increase the ratio of the CES capacity to the ICС capacity of the resonant circuit of the ETS. This approach can be used when using ETS with resonant ICCs to create powerful electric discharge installations (EDIs) for the implementation of technologies for obtaining electro-spark micro- and nanopowders with unique opera-tional properties. When creating powerful EDIs, it is suggested to use the value of the above-mentioned ratio at least 10. References 31, figures 5.
Revisioning Official Islam in Indonesia: The Role of Women Ulama Congress in Reproducing Female Authority in Islamic Law
Authors: Mun'im Zainul , Nasrudin Muhamad , Suaidi Suaidi , Hasanudin Hasanudin
Published: July 2024

Until now, the religious views of the Indonesian Government, known as official Islam, tend to be masculine and patriarchal in determining laws. The masculinity of official Islam can easily be found in some regulations in Indonesia. The establishment of the Indonesian Congress of Women Islamic Scholars (Kongres Ulama Perempuan Indonesia, KUPI) has introduced a new perspective on gender amid the dominance of official Islamic masculinity. This article focuses on the role and position of KUPI amid the dominance of official Islamic masculinity in Indonesia. Through content analysis and Charles Peirce's theory of knowledge construction, the author found that KUPI has successfully become a center for reproducing female authority in Islamic law. This is achieved by reinterpreting several government rules and policies that tend to be masculine and disadvantageous to women. The success of KUPI as a center for the reproduction of the authority of women Islamic scholars plays a role in revising official Islam. KUPI accomplishes this by offering a new paradigm that embodies the values of justice and gender equality. Abstrak: Pandangan-pandangan keagamaan Pemerintah Indonesia yang dikenal dengan istilah official Islam selama ini masih cenderung maskulin dan patriarki dalam menetapkan hukum. Maskulinitas official Islam dapat dengan mudah ditemukan dalam sebagian aturan di Indonesia. Penyelenggaraan Kongres Ulama Perempuan Indonesia (KUPI)  memunculkan perspektif baru terkait gender di tengah dominannya maskulinitas Official Islam tersebut. Artikel ini menganalis peran dan posisi KUPI di tengah dominannya maskulinitas Official Islam di Indonesia. Melalui pendekatan content analysis dan teori konstruksi pengetahuan Charles Peirce, penulis berargumen bahwa KUPI telah berhasil menjadi pusat reproduksi otoritas ulama perempuan di Indonesia. Hal ini dicapai dengan melakukan penafsiran ulang terhadap beberapa aturan dan kebijakan pemerintah yang cenderung maskulin dan merugikan perempuan. Keberhasilan KUPI menjadi pusat reproduksi otoritas ulama perempuan ini berperan dalam merevisi Official Islam tersebut. Hal ini dilakukan oleh KUPI dengan menawarkan paradigma baru yang lebih mengandung nilai-nilai keadilan dan keseteraan gender.
Non-Muslim Perception of Sharia Banking Products and Services in Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Alidar EMK , Maulana Muhammad , Ramly Arroyyan , Filzah Nadhilah
Published: July 2024

The implementation of the Qanun on Sharia Financial Institutions in Aceh has led all conventional banks to stop operating, as a result, some people had to use sharia banking services, including non-Muslims. For non-Muslims, this condition is also co-opted with the provisions of the LKS qanun, thereby creating policy disparities for non-Muslims to comply with the provisions for using sharia banking products and services. This article aims to discuss the perceptions of non-Muslim customers of sharia banks in Aceh. This study includes empirical legal studies using a statutory approach. Data collection was carried out by conducting in-depth interviews with respondents in each district in Aceh. Data analysis was carried out by selecting informant statements related to the research formulation.The results obtained Even though at first it was difficult to adapt to sharia banking products, in the end using sharia banking services for them was not a problem, had no effect or had a significant impact on a person's faith in using sharia banking services. Even with the legalization of Qanun, non-Muslim customers still follow and obey government decisions. The implication is that the use of sharia banking services can be adjusted by non-Muslim customers in Aceh. Abstrak: Penerapan Qanun Lembaga Keuangan Syariah di Aceh menyebabkan seluruh bank konvensional berhenti beroperasi, akibatnya sebagian masyarakat terpaksa menggunakan layanan perbankan syariah, termasuk non-Muslim. Bagi non-Muslim, kondisi ini juga terkooptasi dengan ketentuan qanun LKS sehingga menimbulkan disparitas kebijakan bagi non-Muslim untuk mematuhi ketentuan penggunaan produk dan layanan perbankan syariah. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk membahas persepsi nasabah non-Muslim terhadap bank syariah di Aceh. Penelitian merupakan penelitian hukum empiris dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan melakukan wawancara secara mendalam terhadap responden di setiap kabupaten di Aceh. Analisis data dilakukan dengan memilih pernyataan-pernyataan informan yang berkaitan dengan rumusan penelitian. Hasil yang diperoleh walaupun pada awalnya masyarakat sulit untuk beradaptasi dengan produk perbankan syariah, namun pada akhirnya menggunakan layanan perbankan syariah bagi mereka tidak menjadi masalah, hal tersebut tidak memberikan pengaruh atau berdampak signifikan terhadap keimanan seseorang dalam menggunakan layanan perbankan syariah. Meski Qanun telah disahkan, pelanggan non-Muslim tetap mengikuti dan menaati keputusan pemerintah. Implikasinya, penggunaan layanan perbankan syariah dapat disesuaikan oleh nasabah non-Muslim di Aceh.
Adherencia al tratamiento y creencias sobre los medicamentos en personas con hipertensión arterial
Authors: Herrera Guerra Eugenia del Pilar , Berrocal-Narváez Neila Esther , Tejada-Vergara Beatriz Elena
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: evaluar la adherencia al tratamiento y su relación con las creencias sobre los medicamentos en personas con hipertensión arterial (HTA).
Materiales y métodos: estudio transversal en el que participaron 374 personas con hipertensión arterial, quienes respondieron el Cuestionario de adherencia al tratamiento para pacientes con hipertensión y el Cuestionario de creencias sobre los medicamentos (BMQ, general y específico) validados en Colombia. El análisis de datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva y análisis de regresión multivariable.
Resultados: 63,1 % de los participantes fueron mujeres y la edad promedio fue de 70 años (DE: 13,2). La proporción de no adherencia al tratamiento global fue de 53,5 %. En la sección BMQ-General, la puntuación media más alta fue para la subescala daño (10,98 ± 2,25), mientras que en la sección BMQ-Especifico para HTA fue la subescala necesidad (18,6 ± 3,3). Se encontró que la adherencia al tratamiento estaba relacionada con las creencias de abuso de la medicación (β = 0,14; IC 95 % 1,004-1,337), la edad (β= -0,03; IC 95 % 0,947-0,987), el sexo (β= -0,53; IC 95 % 0,360-0,955) y estar recibiendo ARA II como medicación prescrita (β = 0,03; IC 95 % 0,289-0,943).
Conclusiones: existe relación entre la adherencia al tratamiento y las creencias sobre el abuso de los medicamentos antihipertensivos, la edad y el sexo. Para mejorar la adherencia al tratamiento de personas con HTA es fundamental identificar las creencias sobre los medicamentos, incluidas las actitudes hacia estos. Por ello, los factores asociados con la adherencia identificados en esta investigación deben considerarse en la realización de futuros estudios sobre el tema.
Diseño y validación de material didáctico para adultos con cáncer de mama, próstata y cérvix en estadio avanzado
Authors: Polanco-Pasaje Jhon Edwin , Mera-Urbano Gladys Amanda , Vela-Prieto César José , Pabón-Salazar Yusley Katerine
Published: July 2024

Introducción: desde la enfermería se generan intervenciones para fortalecer los cuidados oncológicos, muchas veces apoyados en materiales educativos y didácticos dirigidos al enfermo que buscan contribuir a su bienestar.
Objetivo: diseñar y validar el contenido de un material didáctico destinado a pacientes con cáncer de mama, cuello uterino y próstata en estadio avanzado.
Materiales y método: estudio metodológico desarrollado en cuatro fases: i) identificación de las necesidades en salud y estructuración de contenidos, ii) diseño del material didáctico, iii) validación técnica y iv) validación con la población. Se calculó la razón de validez de contenido para la evaluación técnica y el porcentaje de acuerdo para la validación con la población.
Resultados: los contenidos abordados fueron el fortalecimiento espiritual, manejo del dolor, fatiga, ansiedad y depresión. Se diseñó el material en formato de agenda para el autocuidado, bajo el nombre “Día a día: caminos para recorrer”. En la validación con expertos se evaluaron atributos como contenido, lenguaje, ilustraciones/gráficas, presentación, estimulación/motivación y adecuación cultural, obteniendo razones de validez de contenido entre 0,78 y 1,0. La validacióncon la población indagó por la organización, estilo de escritura, apariencia y motivación del material educativo-didáctico con porcentajes de acuerdo desde 72,7 hasta 100 %. Adicionalmente, se tuvieron en cuenta las sugerencias de mejora tanto de expertos como población para el desarrollo de la versión final del material.
Conclusiones: el material fue considerado válido en cuanto a contenido y apariencia. Se realizaron ajustes de forma y cambios en algunos elementos relacionados con el camino de la espiritualidad. Por ello, se considera que este tiene el potencial de servir como guía de autocuidado para el diario vivir de las personas que atraviesan tres tipos de cáncer en estadio avanzado.
Validación de un instrumento para medir la comunicación con la familia del paciente crítico
Authors: Achury Beltrán Luisa Fernanda , Ramos Garzón Judy Ximena
Published: July 2024

Introducción: la comunicación con la familia del paciente en estado crítico es un aspecto indispensable, por lo que se debe disponer de instrumentos que, de manera confiable, permitan su valoración.
Objetivo: obtener una versión adaptada, válida y confiable para el medio colombiano del instrumento “Actividades de enfermería para comunicarse con las familias” en unidades de cuidado intensivo.
Materiales y método: estudio psicométrico que incluyó el proceso de validez facial, de contenido, constructo y confiabilidad. La muestra estuvo conformada por 5 expertos y 80 profesionales de enfermería de unidades de cuidado intensivo de adultos en diferentes ciudades de Colombia. Se usaron dos escenarios: componentes principales con rotaciónvarimax y mínimos cuadrados no ponderados con rotación oblimin.
Resultados: se mantuvieron los ítems con razón de validez de contenido mayor a 0,58. El índice de validez de contenido calculado sobre 15 ítems fue 0,88. La validación facial permitió el ajuste de varios ítems. El análisis factorial exploratorio arrojó una estructura de 3 factores, evidenciando que la comunicación es una herramienta para informar a la familia, para identificar y resolver necesidades familiares y para determinar tanto los deseos del paciente como la aceptación familiar.  La fiabilidad establecida mediante la consistencia interna mostró un alfa de Cronbach global de 0,9258.
Conclusiones: se obtuvo una versión adaptada culturalmente al medio colombiano del instrumento objetivo, el cual consta de 16 ítems claros, comprensibles y precisos, según la evaluación de los expertos y las evidencias de validez. El análisis estadístico demuestra que los ítems del instrumento son consistentes en la medición del fenómeno de interés.
Study of mental workload in public administration managers
Authors: Cuello-Cuello Yilena , Acosta-Prieto Juan Lázaro , Dueñas-Reyes Edian , García-Dihigo Joaquín , Domínguez-Gómez Zoe
Published: July 2024

The present research is carried out in the Municipal Administration with the objective of studying the behavior of the mental workload in the work places. The procedure used consists of three stages: preparation, experiments and results. The indicators selected for the study are: Simple Reaction Time, Complex Reaction Time, Discrimination Threshold, Depth Perception and Yoshitake Test are selected. SPSS software is used or the statistical analysis of the data, EndNote as a bibliographic manager and VOSviewer for its graphical representation. An Ishikawa Diagram is used to determine the causes that provoke mental fatigue during the working day in the individuals studied. As a result, out of the 12 workers studied, 6 presented extreme risk, 5 a worrying level and 1 a moderate level of mental workload. A proposal of measures to prevent and reduce the effect of mental workload is elaborated.
Susceptibility to moisture damage in asphalt mixes with blast furnace dust as aggregate
Authors: Ochoa-Díaz Ricardo , Grimaldo-León Gloria Elizabeth , Higuera Sandoval Carlos Hernando
Published: July 2024

One of the ongoing challenges in engineering is mitigating the degradation of road infrastructure caused by water in asphalt mixes. This study aims to assess the impact of blast furnace dust, a byproduct of the steel manufacturing process, on moisture-induced damage in asphalt mixes. Three asphalt mixes were developed following the Marshall methodology: one comprising conventional crushed aggregates, while the others substituted 50% and 100% of the conventional fine aggregate with blast furnace dust. Material characterization procedures and chemical analysis of the blast furnace dust were conducted. Once compliance with the specified material requirements was verified and analyzed, water susceptibility was evaluated through an indirect tensile test across various void content levels. Similarly, leveraging the Superpave gyratory compactor, several compaction indices were determined to estimate the compaction behavior of each mix. Based on the findings, the inclusion of blast furnace dust in an asphalt mix proved satisfactory due to its contributions in enhancing tensile strength, consequently leading to a reduction in moisture-induced damage within the asphalt mix, as well as exhibiting improved compaction behavior. Additionally, this utilization contributed to diminishing the environmental impact linked to the steel production process, where substantial quantities of this residue accumulate.
Geostatistical Estimation and Simulation in Dam Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Research: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Karami Shawgar , Katibeh Homayoon , Karbala Mohammadamin
Published: July 2024

In dam engineering, the accurate assessment of hydrogeological and geotechnical parameters, including water pressure test (WPT), leakage, permeability, transmissibility, fractures’ distribution, and rock quality designation (RQD) is fundamental for ensuring the safety, longevity, and performance of dam sites. Over the past few years, geostatistical approaches have emerged as valuable tools for estimating and simulating these significant features, offering the potential to reduce errors and minimize study costs. This research reviews the most significant, valid, and efficient research in this field and comprehensively presents the studies’ results. An overview of the hydrogeological features of the dam sites will be presented. Then, the application of geostatistical approaches in each parameter is provided. Also, the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches are studied based on the prevailing conditions of the site. This research proves that geostatistics is an appropriate and efficient tool that can increase the accuracy of studies, reduce errors, and save time and money.
Chemical constraints and tectonic setting of the Ginebra ophiolite complex
Authors: Gómez Gómez Duban Esteban , Martínez Ardila Ana María , Molano Mendoza Juan Carlos
Published: July 2024

The occurrence and types of ophiolites in the Central Cordillera of the Colombian Andes have not been identified in terms of their tectonic settings and geochemical features. Therefore, the study of the tectonic setting and subduction zones in the ophiolites’ magmatic evolution becomes a significant issue. The Ginebra Ophiolitic Complex (GOC) is located on the western flank of the Central Cordillera in the Valle del Cauca Department, southwest of Colombia, assigned to the Lower Cretaceous period, as indicated by the contact of the GOC with the Buga Batholith. The GOC is formed by three main lithologies: amphibolite, gabbro, and ultramafic rocks (pyroxenite and peridotite), according to Ossa (2007). The rocks in the Puente Piedra section, located in the northeast of Ginebra municipality, are part of the gabbroic cumulates within the ophiolitic sequence. This sequence comprises interspersed layers of gabbroic cumulates, gabbrodiorites, and diorites; interpreted as a result of crystal accumulation and fractional crystallization processes. The mafic rocks of the GOC are sub-alkaline and correspond to the low potassium (K2O wt% 0.03-0.06) tholeiitic series. Geochemically, they have SiO2 wt% ranging from 49 to 61 and an aluminum oxide saturation index of approximately ~0.4 and ~0.8, indicating a metaluminous type. The geochemistry of the studied rocks from Puente Piedra section indicates that the GOC formed through fractional crystallization and accumulation processes from a single magma source. Cluster analysis, used to compare the geochemistry of GOC rocks and the Amaime Complex basalts, suggests a similar magma source, possibly linked to multiple recharge events that underwent fractional crystallization, melt extraction, and accumulation processes. The geochemical parameters are indicative of a suprasubduction zone ophiolite, characterized by a low potassium tholeiitic series affinity, TiO2 values typically <1.2 wt%, Th enrichment typical of subduction zones, high Pb content, and low values of Ti, Y, Yb, Ta, Nb, Zr, and Hf.
Preventive, Curative, and Tolerance Practices: Family Farmers' Local Ecological Knowledge regarding Harmful Crop Arthropods in NW Patagonia
Authors: Grimaldi Pablo Andrés , Céspedes Fernando Nicolas , Lenta Catalina Rico , Blasón Melisa Stefania Longo , Ladio Ana H.
Published: July 2024

Family farming systems face the challenge of carrying out their activities alongside Harmful Arthropods (HA), which cause damage to edible, wild, and cultivated plants that are fundamental for farmers. This case study, with farmers from the Nahuel Huapi Family Farmers Free Fair (FFAFNH, Spanish acronym), shows some distinctive elements of Local Ecological Knowledge about HA (LEKHA). LEKHA investigated about seven HA among farmers regarding nomenclature, characterization, ecological aspects, cultivated species affected, ways of acquiring and transmitting knowledge, management practices, and HA's importance. Discussed how these aspects allow us to infer the hybrid character of LEKHA, which articulates traditional knowledge of peasant agriculture and Scientific Technical Knowledge (STK). A participatory workshop was carried out, which emerged as a request and demand from the members of the FFAFNH. Fifteen local names were registered, two of which were Mapuche. Most of the HA are recognized as harmful to more than one plant, and the majority (60%) have been with farmers for a long time. Regarding management, preventive practices predominated (57%) over curative practices (14%). We postulated a new HA management practice, "tolerance" (29%), which implies that HA coexist with people in their productive spaces and are deliberately allowed to follow their natural cycles. The predominant ways of acquiring and transmitting knowledge are idiosyncratic and oblique (35% each). The workshop was an instance of reinforcement and self-validation of LEKHA, where a dialogue of knowledge was established back and forth with the STK.
La economía digital en Costa Rica: condiciones de trabajo, el valor del trabajo y el sujeto trabajador/a en los call centers
Authors: Piedra Guillén Nancy
Published: July 2024

Este artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación centrada en los cambios derivados del uso de plataformas digitales y el rápido crecimiento de los call centers en el contexto de la tercerización de la producción en el siglo XXI. Se examinaron las condiciones laborales a través de 17 cuestionarios y 12 entrevistas de historias de vida de personas trabajadoras, con el fin de explorar la construcción de la identidad colectiva y el valor del trabajo en estos centros de servicio. Se plantearon preguntas clave sobre la liberación versus el control en el trabajo en call centers y cómo se percibe la relación de los trabajadores con su labor. Al concluir, el estudio aborda la presencia de un sujeto trabajador, conectando este trabajo con formas fundamentales para el desarrollo del capitalismo global, aunque no esté directamente vinculado a los medios de producción materiales, en línea con las preocupaciones planteadas por Osnaide Izquierdo (2020, 2021).
Hilvanando la historia, las memorias y los saberes de las artesanas del telar de qallwa de Cajamarca, Perú
Authors: Quiroz Malca Haydée
Published: July 2024

En este artículo se analizan las memorias y los saberes de las mujeres artesanas de las provincias de la región Cajamarca en Perú, en especial de San Miguel,Chota (Tacabamba) y Cutervo, con relación al diseño y la ejecución del tejido en cintura o qallwa. Se llevó a cabo un exhaustivo trabajo de campo y de archivo para comprender cómo este patrimonio cultural inmaterial se encuentra en constante movimiento a lo largo de la historia. Para una comprensión más amplia de este complejo entramado, se hace un diálogo interdisciplinario a través de un recorrido del contexto histórico de los tejidos de telar de cintura en Cajamarca, señalando cambios y continuidades en este saber-hacer. Todo esto para mostrar cómo el telar de qallwa constituye una de las principales expresiones de resiliencia por parte de estos colectivos de mujeres.
Functional Assessment and Identification of the Needs of Children and Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Angelova Cvetomira
Published: July 2024

Functional assessment of child development is an important component in the understanding and support of children and students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This comprehensive assessment provides valuable information on the skills, abilities and challenges faced by a child/student in different areas of their development. By identifying strengths, difficulties and potential areas for support, pedagogical professionals can develop targeted plans and strategies to promote the optimal development and well-being of the child. The article examines the process of functional assessment of child development, the key areas it covers, and the importance of this tool in supporting the development of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The impact of irrigation with harvested rainwater containing asbestos cement matrix on the germination characteristics of Solanum lycopersicum
Authors: Macher Gergely Zoltán , Beke Dóra
Published: July 2024

The study aims to investigate how the transfer of matrix materials from eroded asbestos cement products induces stress responses in plants. The paper evaluates the exposure and risk factors of plants, water, and soil to asbestos cement materials. Additionally, the experimental results provide empirical evidence for plant stress responses based on physiological and germination parameters. Contamination of irrigation water with asbestos cement raises environmental concerns due to its potential toxicity to plants and soil quality. Asbestos in irrigation water can lead to toxic stress for plants, affecting germination processes and growth. The paper analyzes the effects of preset doses of irrigation water containing asbestos cement matrix on the germination process and physiological parameters of Solanum lycopersicum in a controlled experiment setting. This research proposes methodological developments that could be valuable for environmental plant protection professionals.
Vowel mergers in the Latin of the Danubian provinces of the Roman Empire as evidenced in inscriptions
Authors: Adamik Béla
Published: July 2024

The present study analyzes the transformation of the vowel system and especially the process of vowel mergers based on the Latin inscriptions of the Danubian provinces. With the help of the Computerized Historical Linguistic Database of the Latin Inscriptions of the Imperial Age (http://lldb.elte.hu/), it tries to draw and then compare the phonological profiles of the selected provinces and to describe the dialectal position of the Danubian provinces regarding vocalism in the first four centuries AD. The analysis, which also covers comparisons with certain provinces of Italy and Dalmatia, is carried out considering four aspects: the ratio of vocalic versus consonantal changes, the ratio of vowel mergers compared to vocalic changes, the ratio of e-i and o-u mergers compared to each other, and the ratio of vowel mergers by stressed and unstressed syllable. As a result of the present study, it was revealed that Danubian provinces cannot be treated as a unit or as clearly separate from the other areas studied according to either aspect of the study. The Dacian development, which can only be observed in the 2nd–3rd century, can easily be placed among the Danubian provinces, so it is not necessary to connect it with the developmental trends in southern Italy. The present study, which continued József Herman's research, managed to explore the hitherto little-known linguistic and dialectological features of Latin in the Danubian provinces.
Intersections between key questions in second language acquisition and neurolinguistic research findings
Authors: Benati Alessandro
Published: July 2024

Research and theory in second language acquisition has provided new insights in the way humans acquire languages. In this paper, the main focus is the review of three key questions raised in the field of second language acquisition research. Rese three questions concern the role and nature of input, the role and nature of explicit vs. implicit knowledge and the role and nature of formal language instruction in second language development. Possible intersections between these research findings and existing evidence from neurolinguistic research will be highlighted. Overall implications for research from both fields of enquiries for language acquisition theory, methodology and language pedagogy will be outlined.
Diego Granado Maldonado
Authors: Allard Jeanne
Published: July 2024

One of the best known of the very early Spanish cookery books is that by Diego Granado. So far as we know, it has always been accepted, both inside and outside Spain, as a work of a truly Spanish nature and of some originality. Jeanne Allard has investigated its origins, with surprising results.
Appassionsti Di Cucins in Naples
Authors: Roden Claudia
Published: July 2024

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Professional development and teaching quality: Evidence from Indonesian teachers
Authors: Rafsanjani Mohamad-Arief , Andriansyah Eka-Hendi , Hakim Luqman , Sari Vina-Budiarti-Mustika , Rachmawati Rina , Prabowo Andri-Eko
Published: July 2024

Los profesores desempeñan un papel crucial a la hora de impartir una enseñanza de alta calidad. Por consiguiente, deben mantenerse al día de la evolución de los conocimientos pedagógicos mediante un desarrollo profesional continuo. Sin embargo, los estudiosos han afirmado que la eficacia del desarrollo profesional varía en función del campo y el ámbito específicos. Este estudio pretende investigar el impacto del desarrollo profesional docente en la calidad de la enseñanza entre los profesores de economía de los institutos de secundaria de Indonesia. Con ello, pretende enriquecer la comprensión del desarrollo profesional docente en diversos campos y ámbitos. En esta investigación participó una muestra seleccionada al azar de 376 profesores de economía de institutos de cinco de las principales islas indonesias. Para ello se utilizó un cuestionario en línea. Se utilizó el modelo de ecuaciones estructurales (SEM) mediante el software SmartPLS 3.0 para analizar el modelo de investigación. Los resultados revelaron una correlación positiva entre el desarrollo profesional docente y tres dimensiones de la calidad de la enseñanza: la activación cognitiva, el apoyo a los alumnos y la gestión del aula. Este estudio contribuye a mejorar la comprensión del papel que desempeña el desarrollo profesional docente en la mejora de la calidad de la enseñanza en el contexto de los profesores de economía indonesios, en particular en las escuelas secundarias superiores. Se discuten las implicaciones prácticas.
Preregistration specificity and adherence: A review of preregistered gambling studies and cross-disciplinary comparison
Authors: Heirene Robert , LaPlante Debi , Louderback Eric , Keen Brittany , Bakker Marjan , Serafimovska Anastasia , Gainsbury Sally
Published: July 2024

Study preregistration is one of several “open science” practices (e.g., open data, preprints) that researchers use to improve the transparency and rigour of their research. As more researchers adopt preregistration as a regular practice, examining the nature and content of preregistrations can help identify the strengths and weaknesses of current practices. The value of preregistration, in part, relates to the specificity of the study plan and the extent to which investigators adhere to this plan. We identified 53 preregistrations from the gambling studies field meeting our predefined eligibility criteria and scored their level of specificity using a 23-item protocol developed to measure the extent to which a clear and exhaustive preregistration plan restricts various researcher degrees of freedom (RDoF; i.e., the many methodological choices available to researchers when collecting and analysing data, and when reporting their findings). We also scored studies on a 32-item protocol that measured adherence to the preregistered plan in the study manuscript. We found gambling preregistrations had low specificity levels on most RDoF. However, a comparison with a sample of cross-disciplinary preregistrations (N = 52; Bakker et al., 2020) indicated that gambling preregistrations scored higher on 12 (of 29) items. Thirteen (65%) of the 20 associated published articles or preprints deviated from the protocol without declaring as much (the mean number of undeclared deviations per article was 2.25, SD = 2.34). Overall, while we found improvements in specificity and adherence over time (2017-2020), our findings suggest the purported benefits of preregistration—including increasing transparency and reducing RDoF—are not fully achieved by current practices. Using our findings, we provide 10 practical recommendations that can be used to support and refine preregistration practices.
An Unfortunate Refutation: Ibn Taymīyah on the Priority of Reason over Revelation
Authors: Ahmad Choirul
Published: July 2024

Ibn Taymīyah singled out his long refutation against an Ash‘arite theologian Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī on ta’wīl in his Dar’ Ta‘āruḍ al-‘Aql wa al-Naql. The main contention between the two is whether rational evidence should take precedence over scriptural evidence when interpreting passages in the Qur’an. When dealing with the difficult passages that could lead to anthropomorphism, the Ash‘arite employ allegorical interpretation, or ta’wīl, thereby priority is given to reason. It is with this problem in mind that Ibn Taymīyah launched his sustained critique towards al-Rāzī. However, upon further consideration, Ibn Taymīyah’s criticism of al-Rāzī appears to overlook the broader framework that the latter brought to the discussion, particularly regarding the reciprocal relationship between reason and revelation in his theory of inference and its origins in earlier Asharīte’s epistemology. This article aims to discuss the debates between the two scholars by putting their main contention in the context. Firstly, the article will provide an analysis on al-Rāzī’s methodological and epistemological approach to resolving the problem of the relationship between reason and revelation. The folllowing section will exemine how Ibn Taymīyah responded to al-Rāzī, and the criticism he leveled against him. The final section will assess the debates, evaluating the extent to which Ibn Taymīyah succeeded in refuting al-Rāzī and identifying any misunderstandings he may have had regarding al-Rāzī’s arguments.
Kemunculan Rumah Tahfiz: Tren Baru Pendidikan Al-Qur’an dan Pertarungan Identitas Muslim Surakarta
Authors: Nur Rohman  , Agus Wedi  , Elvi Na'imah  , Khairul Imam
Published: July 2024

This study aims to discuss the Rumah Tahfiz Qur’an (RTQ), which has recently emerged in several regions of Indonesia. In the historical context of Qur’anic education in Indonesia, these institutions are relatively new. Traditionally, Qur’anic education has been intensively practiced in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) with their longstanding traditions. However, over the past decade, RTQs have proliferated in various regions. Through field research in six districts in Solo Raya, this article demonstrates that the emergence of RTQs is driven by diverse individuals and social groups, each finding their own responses and followers. Notably, most of the founders and managers are young individuals who lack Qur’anic experience from pesantren or specialized Qur’anic training. Additionally, parents who enroll their children in RTQs generally desire for their children to become proficient in reading and memorizing the Qur’an, while they themselves are occupied with work. Consequently, this article argues that RTQs represent a new trend in Qur’anic education that offer a different approach to the traditional pesantren model. Furthermore, this phenomenon reflects a form of identity seeking among Muslims who strive to remain pious and relevant in contemporary times.
Modern Theories of Economic Growth: Comparative Analysis
Authors: Buyanova Marina ,   Volgograd State University, Averina Irina ,   Volgograd State University
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes modern theories of economic growth within the framework of various conceptual directions: neo-Keynesian, neoclassical, empirical, as well as new theories of growth. Within the framework of system analysis, the determinants of modern economic growth are analyzed within the framework of the designated theoretical directions. A set of main factors (endogenous and exogenous), justified by these theories and models existing within their framework, has been identified that stimulate an increase in the rate of economic growth or contribute to its slowdown. Determination of the essential characteristics of modern theories of economic growth (models existing within their framework or being their synthesis), their large-scale comparative analysis, systematization according to various criteria (according to the level of scientific knowledge, from the position of the factor approach, according to the theory’s affiliation with economic schools and directions); from the positions of level gradation (studies of world economic growth, national, regional level); on taking into account STP (scientific and technological progress) in models of economic growth; on factors of an endogenous nature; on the type of uniformity of economic growth; from the position of involving additional resources; number of economic sectors (one-sector, two-sector and three-sector models); based on various types of market situations (perfect and monopolistic competition); the use of spatial econometrics methods; other models (do not belong to certain general criteria), made it possible to determine important indicators of the development of the economies of the world in aggregate form and assess the adaptation of the world economy as a whole to modern challenges and threats dictated by digitalization processes and increased productivity. The analysis and classification of existing models of economic growth made it possible to generalize and determine the main promising directions for the further development of economic systems at various levels of their functioning.
The Essence and Origins of Increasing the Role of Financial Literacy in the Modern Economy
Authors: Tomina Nina ,   Academy of Law and Administration of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russian Federation
Published: July 2024

The article examines the increasing importance of financial education in Russian society in the conditions of a qualitatively transforming Russian economy, in which events and phenomena significantly change the attitudes of society, knowledge, and understanding of familiar things and circumstances. It identifies three historical stages, which were identified as the origins of the elimination of financial illiteracy, then the emergence and increasing role of financial education, and, finally, the development of the population’s need to acquire competencies in the financial and digital spheres. The author believes that it was financial shocks that provoked state, financial, and educational structures to study international experience and implement a whole range of educational measures in the field of finance. The paper records the theoretical essence and significance of the concept of “financial literacy” corresponding to the second stage and the unfolding of “digital financial literacy” corresponding to the current stage of the economy under the conditions of digitalization. And if the financial education of Russians, as reflected by the indices of the level of financial enlightenment, is growing, then the digital format is difficult for certain categories of the population and scares away by the presence of many fraudulent schemes that bring losses to users. And in order to achieve an increased level of digital financial literacy, effective, innovative pedagogical technologies are recommended, reflecting the prospects and prestigious advantages for those who have mastered modern digital financial competencies.
Strategies employed by education managers in managing and resolving conflicts in the Bulawayo Metropolitan province schools, Zimbabwe
Authors: Ngwenya Victor C
Published: July 2024

Conflict is an integral part of school management and its existence must not be shunned as it stimulates creative and innovative ways of thinking which enhance organisational growth and performance. The purpose of the study reported on here was to investigate how education managers executed Thomas and Kilmann’s model in managing and resolving conflicts in schools to avert chaos and anarchy with the ultimate intention of enhancing productivity. A constructivist, inductive grounded theory utilising a qualitative approach was employed. Qualitative data were generated using a semi-structured interview protocol from 4 information-rich education managers who were purposively selected. The inclusion criteria for the participants were age, experience, professional qualifications and the sample was determined by theoretical saturation. Data generated were thematically analysed. The study revealed that the conflict management and resolution model used by education managers in schools was contingent to their environment and perception. It also revealed that conflict was innovative and stimulated thought processes. As a result, schools must recruit education managers who are transformative, democratic and equipped with the appropriate strategies for managing and resolving conflict if teachers’ morale is to be boosted and productivity enhanced.
Primary school principals’ experiences of the implementation of educational policy change
Authors: Tshabalala Goodness , Nthontho Maitumeleng
Published: July 2024

In the study reported on here we explored the experiences of primary school principals in the implementation of educational policy change from an educational policy implementation (hereafter, EPI) theory perspective. With the study we aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the challenges, facilitators, and complexities encountered by school principals when navigating the implementation of educational policy change within their respective schools. Data were gathered using a qualitative research approach through in-depth interviews with purposively sampled primary school principals selected based on their direct involvement in the implementation of educational policy changes after which the data were thematically analysed. The findings of this study shed light on the multi-faceted nature of policy implementation within primary schools highlighting the pivotal role of school principals as key actors in the process. Additionally, we discovered a range of challenges faced by school principals including their missing voice in the development of educational policies, resource constraints, conflicting stakeholder interests, a lack of support and training, and resistance to change. Nevertheless, the study offers valuable insights into ways in which policy implementation unfolds within the unique context of primary schools. It further suggests a practical policy implementation model for policymakers, educational leaders, and practitioners, offering guidance on how to navigate the complexities of implementing educational policy changes effectively. Ultimately, this study contributes to the broader discourse on educational policy implementation and advances our understanding of the experiences of primary school principals as they navigate the dynamic landscape of policy change within their educational setting.
STUDYING THE IMPACT OF THE VOLUME OF WORK AT THE RAILCAR TRANSFER POINT ON THE NEED FOR TRACK STORAGE CAPACITY FOR BOGIES
Authors: MALASHKIN V. , BEREZOVYI M. , PEREPICHKO M.
Published: July 2024

Purpose. In the context of military aggression by moscow, export cargo flows, which were largely transported by sea from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, were directed towards western land crossings. At the same time, exporters were trying not only to find new logistics routes but also to increase exports to European countries. This resulted in longer queues at land borders, both road and rail, and the turnover of railcars and their individual components became uncontrollable and unpredictable. The reason for the downtime of cargo in railroad cars at the borders was the limited processing capacity of railcar interchange points and the transshipment capacity of cargo terminals at border stations. One of the elements of the cargo border crossing system, the increase of which will increase the volume of export cargo flow, is the points of change of wagons from 1435 mm gauge to 1520 mm gauge. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the required track capacity for storing 1520 mm and 1435 mm gauge bogies under conditions of daily uneven transportation and the stochastic nature of the turnover of cars on the territory of European railways. Methodology. Simulation modeling, mathematical statistics, and inventory management methods were used to study the impact of the workload of a railcar transfer point on track capacity. Results. As a result of the research, the numerical characteristics of a random variable of the number of cars transferred to the transfer point during the day, as well as the value of car turnover in Europe, were obtained. A methodology for determining the required track capacity for storing bogies based on simulation modeling of the operation of the railcar interchange points was developed. The dependence of the guaranteed stock of bogies of 1435 mm gauge at the station on the daily number of cars serviced at the railroad car transfer point was obtained. Practical significance. The obtained dependences of the required capacity of the tracks for storing bogies on the daily number of cars arriving at the transfer point will allow us to check and, if necessary, bring the existing track development of border stations into line with the calculated volumes of work.