bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Settlement of Meugoe Blang Disputes Through Customary Law of Aceh
Authors: Safrijal Airi , Faisal  , Syahrin Alvi , Rinaldi Yanis
Published: September 2023

Implications: Settlement of meugoe blang (paddy field) disputes through customary law by the keujruen blang and keuchik digampong customary institutions is an attempt to resolve disputes through deliberation/consensus based on the principle of kinship with the principle of peace.
 
Methods: The approach used in this research is normative and empirical juridical research methods.
 
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explain the process of resolving disputes/disputes in meugoe blang (paddy field), and forms of customary sanctions.
 
Theoretical reference:: The stages of settlement of meugoe blang (paddy field) disputes/disputes were carried out in several stages, namely the stage of receiving reports by the keujruen, holding the submission of cases by the keujruen to the keuchik, the stage of notification of cases to tuha peut by the keuchik, the stage of determining the day of trial, the stage of examination and trial, and the stage of making a decision and imposing sanctions.  The forms of punishment or customary sanctions applied by keuchik gampong and keujruen blang against perpetrators of customary violations of meugoe blang (paddy fields) are reprimands, warnings accompanied by threats, apologies and peumat jaroe (shaking hands), paying compensation, confiscating livestock that have damaged crops. paddy, and charged the perpetrators with repairing the customary fence.
 
Results and Conclusion: This research also found obstacles in upholding customary law in Aceh, namely that the community has begun to lack understanding of customary law, Keujruen Blang has begun to lack understanding of the duties/functions of traditional leaders.
Current Status of Internalizing International Labor Standards on the Prevention, Removal and the Case in Vietnam
Authors: Diep Dao Mong
Published: September 2023

Objective: The article researches on the internalization of international labor standards on the prevention and abolition of child labor in Vietnam's labor law, thereby pointing out similarities, differences and improvements child labor law.
 
Method: To conduct research on the issue of internalizing international labor standards on the prevention and abolition of child labor, the author uses a combination of social science and legal science methods such as methods. legal analysis methods, methods of comparison, deductive, inductive, statistical, commentary to achieve research objectives.
 
Results: Through assessing the situation of internalizing international labor standards on the prevention and abolition of child labor in Vietnamese law, the author proposes a group of solutions to improve the legal framework on labor. Children meet the requirements set out in the current period.
RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS OF DIFFERENT LAND USE IN THE SYKTYVKAR URBAN DISTRICT OF THE KOMI REPUBLIC
Authors: ARAKELOVA L. I. , UMAROVA A. B. , KHAIDAPOVA D. D. , BUTYLKINA M. A. , EZHELEV Z. S. , FEDOTOVA A. V.
Published: September 2023

The mechanical characteristics of soils of the same genesis and different land use of Syktyvkar are studied: agrod- ernovo-podzolic urban-stratified soil within the city, post-frost park soil, podzolic soil of suburban territory. The analysis of their relationship with the content of organic matter and granulometric composition is carried out. In agrodern-podzolic urban-stratified soil, the strength properties are largely due to the content of large granulometric fractions (> 0.25 mm), and in podzolic soil - the content of organic matter. Rows of soils were built according to the values of rheological parameters. The strength of structural bonds, estimated by the parameter of the initial modulus of elasticity, is greatest in podzolic soil, a wide range of linear viscoelastic state distinguishes the horizons of agroderno-podzolic urban-stratified soil. Both post-frost and podzolic soil have the same average values of the starting point of the viscous flow region.
ACIDITY OF DEGRADED SOILS OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS OF THE DONETSK PEOPLES REPUBLIC
Authors: AGUROVA I. V. , SYSHCHYKOV D. V.
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this work was to study the acidity of degraded agricultural soils. The main objectives of the research were to study the actual and potential soil acidity of agricultural lands of the Donetsk Peoples Republic on the example of agricultural farms in the northern part of the Shakhtyorsky district. It was established that the studied model sites are characterized by a slightly acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline medium reaction, which creates favorable conditions for the formation of crops and plant growth. When studying the exchangeable acidity of soils, the ambiguity of changes in its values was established, depending on the location of the model sites, the system of soil content in the crop rotation, the horizon, and other factors. Th e most exceeding the control values of the exchange acidity are characteristic of the slope surfaces of sites where the intensity of erosion processes reaches a maximum (exceeding the indicator compared to the control by average of 8,6%). In the future, increased values of exchangeable acidity may adversely affect the formation of crop yields. Changes in the values of hydrolytic acidity of soils follow the same regularity as the variation in the indices of exchangeable acidity. The most significant excess of the hydrolytic acidity index in comparison with the control was recorded on the slope sites of the fields (increase by 11-17%). The conducted studies confirm the need for constant agroecological monitoring of these lands with the regulation of mineral fertilizers to increase the absorption capacity of soils due to increased values of exchangeable and hydrolytic acidity.
BOTTOM SEDIMENTS OF SURFACE WATERCOURSES OF THE MALMYZHSKY MOUNTAIN RANGE
Authors: KHARITONOVA G. V. , OSTROUKHOV A. V. , KIM V. I. , TYUGAY Z. , KRUTIKOVA V. O.
Published: September 2023

X-ray fluorescence, electron microscopic, sedimentation analyses and laser diffractometry methods were used to study the composition of bottom sediments of surface watercourses of the Malmyzhskaya Ridge section allocated for the construction of a mining and processing plant (Khabarovsk region, Russia). It is established that the bottom sediments of the coastal zone of the watercourses of the studied area are characterized by a similar gross composition and physical and chemical properties (pH, solid phase density, total carbon content, wetting edge angle CAW). Th ey are mainly represented by fine earth with a high proportion of suspended sediments, in which the fraction of coarse silt prevails (particle size <2,0 mm, <0,1 mm and 0,01-0,05 mm, respectively). It is shown that deforestation in the sources of watercourses accompanied by soil erosion leads to a significant increase in the dispersion of sediments (an increase in the proportion of suspended sediments up to 90%) in the upstream. Downstream, with the distance from the felling sites, the infl uence of deforestation on the dispersion of deposits fades. Th e content of suspended sediment is reduced to values characteristic of watercourses in the catchment area of which deforestation has not been carried out. Significant microaggregation of suspended sediments of watercourses was revealed, the participation of microbiota (testate amoebas of xenosome taxa, diatoms and Fereducing bacteria) in the formation of microaggregates was diagnosed. Th e latter are involved in the formation of vivianite on the surface of ferruginous-clay microaggregates with an increased content of phosphates after fires. The mechanism of formation of toroidal microforms of vaterite in bottom sediments with the participation of cyanobacteria of the Spirulinaceae family is proposed.
The Republic of the Absurd – Babińska Republic (2nd half of the 16th century – 1677)
Authors: Chemperek Dariusz
Published: September 2023

The absurd as a category of applied poetics is rare in the literature of Old Europe, including OldPolish literature, and writers who used impossibilia dedicated their works mainly to the plebeianaudience. Against this background, the narratives included in the so-called records of the BabińskaRepublic – a noble association with satirical purposes, functioning from around the mid-16thcentury to 1677 – represent a notable exception. Babińska tales, created by and for the nobility,are characterized by the use of absurdist elements that serve a comic effect.In anecdotes by the members of the Babińska Republic, absurdity characterizes almost all spheresof the life of the coat-of-arms nobility, from state institutions (e.g. jurisdiction, the military) tothe private sphere, customs and entertainment (mainly hunting and feasts). However, the comicovertones of many jokes would be impossible to understand now, because they require a thoroughknowledge of contexts – biographical, religious, historical or moral – pertaining to the thennobility. Therefore, it is a mistake to equate the absurdity present in belles-lettres, about plebeiansand addressed to them, with the absurdity of the Babińska narratives. Impossibilia, adynats,and hyperboles to be found in them refer to the life of the nobility and serve ludic purposes ratherthan exemplify serious social satire.
„Wiadomości Brukowe” (1816–1822) – From Satire to Absurdity. Some Comments
Authors: Chachulski Tomasz
Published: September 2023

At the beginning of the 19th century, the absurd as a term functioned primarily in the Latin version,and in the colloquial meaning it was understood as ‘nonsense’. The article discusses itsuses in „Wiadomości Brukowe”, one of the most important and most representative periodicalsof the early 19th century for the intellectual climate of Vilnius. Its authors, embracing the traditionsof Enlightenment satire and early Romantic irony, linked absurdity with the observation of reality,as exemplifi ed by three texts analyzed in the article: an advertisement of the sale of Honestyand Conscience, a criticism of the Pacanowska Academy, and an advertisement of a subscriptionto the project of developing a machine for beating peasants. The absurd becomes here a significant element of journalistic description. The use of the absurd was not a staple in „WiadomościBrukowe”, but it was visible enough to help establish a tradition of the magazine and to allow itsauthors to gain important social and aesthetic experience.
Absurd – Logocentrism – War. The Implications of the War Rhetoric of the Absurdin the Writings of Bojarski, Baczyński, Gajcy, Pohoska, Trzebiński
Authors: Samsel Karol
Published: September 2023

The article discusses the complex metaphysical aspects of the absurd, frequently associated witha contradictory absurdist attitude to the logocentric tradition of literature. Polish war literature illustrates this, as discussed on the example of Bojarski’s and Baczyński’s short stories (Farewell to theMaster, Boobalek’s Gymnasium), and Gajcy’s, Pohoska’s and Trzebiński’s dramas and dramaticalfragments (Sunday Mystery, Decay of Ammonites, To Pick up the Rose).
Gods at Play. Rules and the Absurd in Video Games
Authors: Schreiber Paweł
Published: September 2023

The use of the absurd in video games is naturally paradoxical, as it collides with the fact that games in general are rule-based, which implies an ordered set of meanings. Taking the humorousgame Chuchel as its point of departure and focusing on Salen Tekinbas’ and Zimmerman’s notionof meaningful play, the article explores the relationship between the absurd and game rules, andgives examples of video games which, while maintaining their rulesets, leave room for ambiguityand the unknown, thus undermine the absolutist domination of the rules over the game and player.
The wettability of nitrogen and argon implanted WC-Co indexable knives used for wood-based material machining
Authors: Barlak Marek , Wilkowski Jacek , Werner Zbigniew , Podziewski Piotr
Published: September 2023

The wettability of nitrogen and argon implanted WC-Co indexable knives used for wood-based material machining. An attempt was made to examine the effect of the depth profiles of the implanted ions on the wettability of ion implanted WC-Co tools used for wood-based material machining. The tests were carried for two types of the tool surfaces, i.e. initial and polished, two commonly used gases, i.e. nitrogen and argon, and for the values of the parameters, possible to control in the case of classic ion implanters. Four depth profiles were modelled for two different values of the acceleration voltage, two for each implanted element. The modelling parameters were selected so that the two modelled depth profiles for both implanted elements were similar. The wettability tests were carried using a computer-supported test stand. The obtained results did not confirm the hypothesis about the relationship between the wettability and the position and the shape of the depth profiles.
Smart design upcycling of post-production display panels into new creativematerials to support the sustainable development of a circular economy inthe furniture industry
Authors: Grotowska Małgorzata , Beer Piotr
Published: September 2023

Smart design upcycling of post-production display panels into new creative materials to support thesustainable development of a circular economy in the furniture industry. The economy is currently transformingfrom a linear economy to a circular economy. This is increasingly supported by policy, legislation, industry, andacademia. A circular economy means more efficient management of renewable natural resources, which hasimplications for businesses’ bioeconomies, as expressed in the sustainable development goals of the UnitedNations’ 2023 Agenda. Our study contributes to solving a research gap by seeking to answer several questions:How can post-production residues be used to improve a company’s bioeconomy? Can they bring profit toa company while saving natural wood? Is upcycling using the smart design of post-production a helpful solutionfor material and cost savings in the bioeconomy? The outcome of our study is twofold. From a creative inputperspective, we show the creative possibilities of upcycling production residues. For business models, we refinethe conceptualisation of a sustainable SME circular bioeconomy through the profit gained from such a productsolution. Based on our research, we present conclusions and suggestions for small and medium-sized enterprises,scientists, designers, and technologists to help the furniture industry transition from a linear economy toa sustainable circular economy. This promotes company profitability and growth and helps to save natural wood.
Modelling of the similar depth profiles of two different kinds of ions,implanted to WC-Co tools, used in wood-based material machining
Authors: Barlak Marek , Wilkowski Jacek , Werner Zbigniew
Published: September 2023

Modelling of the similar depth profiles of two different kinds of ions, implanted to WC-Co tools, used in wood-based material machining. An attempt was made to model the similar depth profiles of ions of two commonly used gases, i.e., nitrogen and argon, for the parameter values possible to obtain using classical implanters. Modelling was executed in two stages. Similar profiles were obtained for the acceleration voltage value of 35 kV in the case of nitrogen and the sum of the acceleration voltages of 65+32.5 kV in the case of argon. The difference in the obtained profile parameter values, such as: the peak volume dopant concentration of the implanted element, the projected range and the range straggling, was less than 1%.
The regeneration of the tools to cellulose cutting using electric arc surfacing method
Authors: Romaniuk Svitlana , Barlak Marek , Wilkowski Jacek
Published: September 2023

The regeneration of the tools to cellulose cutting using electric arc surfacing method. The paper presents the laboratory results of the regeneration of the tools to cellulose cutting, using electric arc surfacing method. Three types of regenerating material was used in the rod electrodes form. Additionally, each material was applied with additional non-magnetic powder in the coating. Finally, the layer with the highest microhardness was covered with a ZrN coating in the Arc PVD process. The relative wear coefficient, the friction moment, the friction coefficient, the width of friction track and the microhardness were measured. The SEM observations and EDS investigations were applied for the studies of the microstructure of investigated materials. The best results were obtained for the regeneration using regenerating material, marked as “T-590 + powder”, with ZrN coating.
Colourfulness of European beech wood with a round false heartwood in the color space CIE L*a*b*
Authors: Dziurenda Ladislav , Dudiak Michal
Published: September 2023

The paper analyzes the color of dry wood of false heartwood in the color space CIE L*a*b*. The color of dry European beech wood with false heartwood perceived by the human eye is in a wide range of shades from light to brown-yellow to red-brown. The color of the wood of the false heartwood in the color space CIE L*a*b* was measured with a Color reader CR-10 colorimeter (Konica Minolta, Japan). A D65 light source was used and the diameter of the optical sensing aperture was 8 mm. The results of the statistical processing of the measured values of the color of dry beech wood, false heartwood on the planed surface is identified through the values on the lightness coordinate L* = 65.9 4.8 and on the chromatic coordinates: red color a* = 12.7 2.1 and yellow b* = 20.3 1.9. The colourfulness of the darkness and yellow-brown-red shades of wood of the false heartwood is numerically quantified by the total color difference ΔEsx* = 5.5.The presented values of the color of false heartwood beech wood and the definition of color boundaries in the color space CIE L*a*b* create space for designers to model the color variety of compositions and construction and joinery products made of beech wood.
The colour difference of transparent surface finish on hydrothermally treated beech wood in the interior
Authors: Vidholdova Zuzana , Slabejova Gabriela , Smidriakova Maria
Published: September 2023

The colour difference of transparent surface finish on hydrothermally treated beech wood in the interior. The paper deals with the influence of ageing of transparent surface finish in the dark and in the light in interior conditions. The colour difference of the tested samples with surface finishes (∆E*ab) was measured after the ageing of native wood and hydrothermally modified wood in the dark and in the light. In the experiment,European beech wood was hydrothermally treated at a temperature of 135 C under saturated water vapour for 6 hours. Three different types of surface finishes (acrylic-polyurethane, polyacrylic and aldehyde resin, alkyd resin) were applied on the wood surfaces. The colour parameters of the surfaces in the system CIE L*a*b*, chroma ΔC*,and hue angle Δh were measured immediately after surface finishing and after the ageing in the dark and in the light. The samples were placed behind windows glass in the interior for 60 days. The results of the colour difference ∆E*ab showed that the colour of wood and the colour of the surface finishes was changed after ageing in the dark as well as in the light. The colour difference ∆E*ab was bigger in the light than in the dark. The colour difference was bigger on native wood than on hydrothermally modified wood.
Design and comparison of a suitable dust separation technique during the machining process in a CNC machining center
Authors: Kucerka Martin , Ockajova Alena , Kminiak Richard , Rogoziński Tomasz , Sydor Maciej , Pędzik Marta , Lo Giudice Valentina , Todaro Luigi
Published: September 2023

Design and comparison of a suitable separation technique during the machining process in a CNC machining center. The paper deals with the issue of chip extraction from the milling process in a CNC machining center. The paper aimed to compare the particle size distribution of dust generated in the milling process of natural wood (beech, oak, and spruce) and MDF on a 5-axis CNC machining center. The particle size distribution was evaluated using sieve analysis of samples from the total weight of the captured dust. The results showed that the processing of natural wood is mainly characterized by the formation of coarse dust fractions (2 mm - 1 mm sieves), while the processing of MDF was associated with the formation of fine dust fractions with a size below 100 μm. Another of the objectives was to compare the separation values on the fractional separation curves of selected mechanical separators and filters with the size distribution of dust particles and to propose a suitable separation technique that meets the criteria of "best available technique" (BAT) in the processing of natural wood and MDF, as well as to point out the creation of and the production of harmful dust fractions, which arise mainly during the processing of MDF. We intended to assess whether the introduction of the given technology with the given material mix will also require modifications on the side of the extraction device.
PEMETAAN PENCIPTAAN NILAI PADA AKTIVITAS PENGADAAN DAN PENJUALAN SKRAP LOGAM KALENG MENGGUNAKAN VALUE STREAM MAPPING UNTUK MENGURANGI WASTE DI PT ANISA JAYA UTAMA
Authors: Siti Zaenab Nur Hasanah  , Dedy Setyo Oetomo  , Afif Fawa Idul Fata
Published: September 2023

Industrialization is an alternative development model needed by the country to spur economic processes. Apart from accelerating the economy, the development of industrialization also has impacts that need to be watched out for, including the presence of a waste industry. One of the companies that manages the waste, namely PT. AJU is also a service company for the procurement and sale of metal waste (metal scrap) in Karawang. The metal scrap studied is canned metal scrap, which is wasteful in the procurement and sales process. So that efforts are made to minimize the waste that occurs. This research uses the Value Stream Mapping method with VALSAT analysis. Based on the research results, the most common types of waste are waiting (28%), inventory (24%), and movement (20%). Then the mapping tools that will be used based on the results of converting the questionnaire scores into the VALSAT matrix are Process Activity Mapping (33%), Supply Chain Response Matrix (20%), and Demand Amplification Mapping (17%). The Value Added Ratio (VAR) before the repair has a value proportion of 3%, while after the repair analysis the VAR value becomes 9%.
Multi-Factor Remote User Authentication Scheme for WSN-IoT based Healthcare Services
Authors: Vir Rajinder , Sharma Vikrant
Published: September 2023

With the growth of Wireless Sensor Networks and Internet of Things (IoT) paradigms, real-time remote monitoring of the patients by a remote Medical Professional (MP) has become feasible and patients can enjoy healthcare services at home. However, patient’s medical data stored on servers are highly sensitive and hence, the Wireless Sensor Networks-IOT network becomes open to many attacks. Therefore, it must ensure that patients’ medical data do not get exposed to unauthorized users. This makes strong user authentication essential for the successful global deployment of centralized healthcare systems. In this paper, we present an efficient, strong authentication protocol, for the MP to access patient data for healthcare applications based on Wireless Sensor Networks-IOT network. The proposed protocol includes (1) three-factor MP authentication (i.e., password, biometrics, and smartcard); (2) mutual authentication between MP and the Wireless Sensor Networks server; (3) establishing a secure shared session key; and (4) maintaining key freshness. Furthermore, the proposed protocol uses only two message exchanges between MP and Wireless Sensor Network server and attains efficiency (i.e., low computation and communication costs). Through the formal analysis using the AVISPA web tool, security analysis, and performance analysis, we conclude that the proposed protocol is more secure against potential attacks, and obtains a trade-off between security and performance costs for healthcare applications using Wireless Sensor Networks-IOT networks.
Geospatial Location of Crime-Prone Areas in Igangan, Tapa and Ayete Community in Ibarapa North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: OYEKOLA Martins Adewale , ADEWUYI Gbola Kehinde , AJIBADE Oludare Sunday
Published: September 2023

Due to insecurity, Ibarapa land is believed to be the most challenging zone in Oyo State. Ibarapa axis of Oyo has been the hotbed of several violent clashes between the bandits and the indigenous farmers where farmers can no longer go on their daily faming activities due to kidnapping by the herdsman. This study aimed at depicting the geographical locations of crime prone areas in Ibarapa North Local Government Areas of Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted field survey methods which involved field surveying method. IKONOS satellite imagery was employed as a tool to depict the geographical location of crime prone areas. The field surveying method involved the use of Handheld GPS (Garmin 78s) for data ground truth and kidnapping crime hotspots in Igangan, Tapa and Ayete. The study was able to visited Eight (8) crime hotspots in Igangan, five (5) in Tapa community and none in Ayete as all crime areas are in the/along farmland, and due to security reasons, the study cannot further to all the locations. Further processing was done using ArcGIS 10.4 (Arcmap 10.4 version). The results from the study were presented in form of tables, map and map queries. However, proximity of police stations to the crime areas was done to determine how close/near of the crime hotspots to the nearest police station through buffer analysis. Therefore, the study recommends the establishment of more security agents by the government, community vigilante be established also and empower them and as well create more police stations in the study areas.
Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Risk Assessment: Review of Concepts, Steps and Significance
Authors: Okeukwu E.K. , Okeke O. C , Irefin M.O , Ezeala H.I , Amadi C.C
Published: September 2023

Environmental Impact Assessment is an assessment of the possible positive or negative impact a proposed project will have on the environment, considering the natural, social and economic aspects. while Environmental risk assessment assess the likelihood of your business activities or operation causing harm to the environment, it involves the process of assessing the risk human activities may have on the environment, the environment here includes human beings (health hazards impact) and ecology (impacts on fauna and flora). This includes describing potential hazards and impacts before taking precautions to reduce the associated risks. . It uses similar techniques to the health and safety risk assessment your business already has to perform. A risk assessment typically involves many steps and forms the backbone of the overall risk management plan. A risk analysis is one of those steps—the one in which you determine the defining characteristics of each risk and assign each a score based on your findings. The major differences between environmental impact assessment and environmental risk assessment includes the following: While environmental impact assessment is a broad field that includes all activities that attempt to analyze and evaluate the effects of human and related actions on the environment, risk assessment are generally concerned with the relatively well-defined regulatory problems and employs formal quantitative analysis of the potential risk. This paper highlights the concept of environmental impact assessment and environmental risk assessment, their steps and significance and gives the case histories of both environmental impact assessment and environmental risk assessment.
An Investigation into Implementation of Project Quality Management Plan on Building Projects in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Ukochi Greatman U. R. , Oguaju Kingsley Tochukwu
Published: September 2023

The study is aimed at an investigating into the implementation of Project Quality Management Plan on Building Projects in Awka Anambra State, Nigeria, with a view to establishing the level of awareness and advocate the benefits associated with implementation of Quality Management Plan on building projects. This study adopted the use of structured questionnaires and literature reviews. The sample size was 250 building site managers, to elicit relevant data, and were analyzed by using simple percentage and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), using SPSS 23 software. The result indicate that construction practitioners are aware of PQMP in Awka, Anambra State and often apply the document to all building projects. The top benefits of implementing project quality management plan, are that it increases project efficiency and saves cost. At the end of the work, I recommend that Anambra State government should domesticate the national building code. Builders should be given the desired opportunity to manage the building production process in order to achieve efficient, cost saving, and quality projects in Anambra State.
Effect of Plastic Wastes in the Context of Architectural Composition of Urban Slum Settlements in Nigeria’s Built Environment
Authors: Abdullahi Alhassan Faiza , Kauthar Yahya , Bilkisu Hassan
Published: September 2023

A report by the Federal minister of environment, in December 2013, revealed that the uncontrolled use of plastic materials and the indiscriminate disposal present a clear and imminent danger to our environment and Nigerians. Therefore, this study attempt to uncover the effect of plastic wastes in the context of architectural composition of urban slum settlements with a view to improve the quality of the built environment in Jos Metropolis, Plateau State. Its objectives are to examine the characteristics of slum settlements in study area, and identify strategies for solving plastic waste in the context of architectural composition of urban slum settlements. The study area is Anguwan Rogo community in Jos Metopolis, Plateau State, Nigeria. The methodology employed for this study is physical observation, digital photography, case study and the review of related literature. The study revealed plastic wastes generation has indeed presented negative impacts such as environmental pollution and foul smells, large scale flooding, aesthetic defacement of the built environment. The study therefore recommends that sufficient awareness programmes on dangers of plastic in the environment be organized; improvement in proper plastic waste collection, treatment and disposal, among others.
A Review of the Impacts of Climate Change on Soil Conditions and Global Food Security
Authors: Udoumoh Unwana I , Alonge Akindele F. Assian , Ehiomogue Ubong E. , O. Precious , Okoko Joseph U. , Ahuchaogu Israel I
Published: September 2023

As people around the world increasingly feel the impacts of climate change, the collective call for action grows louder and louder. The effects of climate change on soil conditions and global food security food - often neglected in favor of tropical storms, and sea level rise - are receiving more and more mainstream attention. Soils are intricately linked to the atmospheric/climate system through the carbon, nitrogen, and hydrologic cycles. Because of this, altered climate will have an effect on soil processes and properties. Recent studies indicate at least some soils may become net sources of atmospheric c, lowering soil organic matter levels. Soil erosion by wind and water is also likely to increase. This brief seeks to summarize the relationship between climate change, soil conditions and food insecurity, highlighting suitable agricultural innovations for climate change adaptation for global food security..
Assessing the Use of Construction Plant and Equipment by Construction Companies in Awka Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Oguaju Kingsley Tochukwu , Ukochi Greatman Umanunyim Reuben
Published: September 2023

The research assessed the Use of Construction Plant and equipment by construction Companies in Awka. The researcher used survey research method through questionnaires to collect data. The target population was construction companies in Awka metropolis from which a sample of eighty (80) was drawn. The relevant literature was reviewed for the study. The data collected were presented, analyzed and hypothesis tested. Among other things the results of the study revealed the following: That there is inadequate or under - utilization of plant for construction works in Awka metropolis and this has resulted in delays. That there is ignorance of the knowledge of hiring and owning criteria as well as factors to be considered before applying plant on jobs for better works and economy. The following recommendations were made: Firstly, construction companies should procure some plant to reduce the percentage of work done manually. Secondly, to be an economic proposition, large items of plant need to be continuously employed and not left idle for considerable period of time. Owners of mechanical plant must have sufficient work for the plant either through firm's owned contract or through public line business. Thirdly, advice of quantity surveyors should be sought when decisions are to be taken whether to hire or purchase plaint items for some specified work.
An Investigation of Students Phonological Awareness in Speaking
Authors: Ika Sastrawati  , Haslinda Haslinda , Salma Salma , N Fadillah , R Ibrahim
Published: September 2023

The study is designed to address the fundamental question of how students understand phonological awareness. Learning to read is based on phonological awareness, the purpose for the student to be able to recognize the sounds of the spoken language, which of course enables the recognition of the spoken voice. In this case, speaking, which is one of the most important English language skills, also plays an important role, and the thought processes of languages are interconnected. The research used in this context was a quantitative method. Third-semester students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Makasssar were used as subjects, but only five students became research subjects to understand phonological awareness. The medium used in this study was a text medium. All correspondents used English. Based on the results of the study, it was revealed that three out of five subjects understood the four indicators of phonological awareness and two of them understood very little or did not understand the four indicators of phonological awareness. This shows that understanding students who were the subject of the third semester of the English Language Education study program already good and the total number of research results is 77.5 or in terms of quality was good.
Introduction to the Special Issue: Translation in Political Discourse and Global Narratives
Authors: Li Saihong
Published: September 2023

Translation serves as a potent yet often overlooked force in political discourse, shaping global narratives and mediating information across linguistic and cultural boundaries. This introduction explores the transformative potential of translation as a form of activism and identity construction in political discourse, delving into its ability to challenge prevailing narratives, amplify marginalised voices, and foster a more inclusive and empathetic global dialogue. Drawing on the insights of George Orwell and John Searle regarding the potency of language in political manipulation and power dynamics, the study illuminates the transformative role of translation as a catalyst for change and cross-cultural understanding. It underscores the significance of activist translation, particularly within Chinese contexts, an area that remains relatively underexplored in scholarly discourse. Structured into three sections, this introduction initially traces the historical underpinnings of activist translation within political and religious discourse, outlining translation's transformative power. The second section analyses how translation influences cultural transmission and identity construction on a global scale. The third section portrays activist translation as a driver of inclusivity, amplifying marginalised voices, dismantling systemic inequalities, and advocating for equality worldwide. Looking ahead, the conclusion outlines challenges and future directions in political discourse translation, emphasising the necessity of maintaining ethical portrayals of cultural identities and addressing cross-cultural misunderstandings. The introduction concludes with a list of references, offering key perspectives to inspire further research in the realm of political discourse translation.
The Influence Of Empowering Leadership On Innovative Work Behavior With Mediator Self-Efficacy And Moderator Role Clarity At PT. XYZ
Authors: Zerlinda Vania Intar , Yulianti Praptini
Published: September 2023

This study aims to see the effect of empowering leadership on innovative work behavior with self-efficacy as a mediating variable and clarity of role as moderator at PT. XYZ. PT. XYZ is a food and beverage plastic packaging product manufacturing company located in Krian, Sidoarjo, East Java. The population and sample in this study were PT. XYZ’s 102 permanent employees consists of 5 employees in the Marketing Department, 41 employees in the R&D Department, and 56 employees in the Production Department. Sampling in this study by conducting a census that took the entire population. This research measurement technique uses Partial Least Square (SmartPLS) software version 3.0. The results of this study indicate that empowering leadership has a positive and significant effect on self-efficacy, self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on innovative work behavior, empowering leadership has a positive and significant effect on innovative work behavior, role clarity positively and significantly moderates the effect of empowering leadership on self-efficacy, and self-efficacy can mediate positively and significantly the effect of empowering leadership on innovative work behavior.
Perception of Business Education Lecturers on the Causes and Negative Impacts of Conflict in Public Tertiary Institutions in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria
Authors: Oghenekome Emaziye , Ewomaoghene Okoro Patience , Clever Igberaharha , Othuke Oroka Valentine
Published: September 2023

This study assessed Perception of business education lecturers on the causes and negative impacts of conflict in public tertiary institutions in Delta and Edo states, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The sample frame consisted of 152 respondents and there was no sampling since the population was manageable. The reliability of the instrument had the following coefficient result based on the two research questions.  Research question one, 0.86, and Research question two, 0.88 with a mean of 0.87 using Cronbach’s alpha. A total of 173 copies of the questionnaire were administered to business education lecturers, while 152 were fully completed and returned (87.86 percent returned). Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation in answering the two research questions, while t-test was employed in analyzing the two null hypotheses formulated at 0.05 level of significance. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation with a decision rule of the mean of 2.5 and above was regarded as agreed while a mean less than 2.5 was regarded as disagreed. The findings of causes of conflicts were inadequate teaching materials, demotivating working conditions and unattractive salary conditions, amongst others. Findings on negative impact of conflict were, conflicts divert energy from work, breeds discords and reduces communication, amongst others. The result from the hypotheses testing indicated that their calculated t-values were less than their critical t-values at a significance level of 0.05 and 150 degree of freedom. Therefore, the null hypotheses were accepted. It therefore, recommended that heads of department or authorities concern should make sure that adequate teaching materials, adequate facilities are provided and ensure the involvement of lecturers in decision making process so as to avoid conflict.
Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of the Methanolic Extract from Sphagneticola trilobata
Authors: Queen Paulraj Darthi , Pavithra Krishnasamy , Ragunath Cholaraj , Karthik Madeshwaran , Ramasubramanian Venkatachalam
Published: September 2023

The objective of this study is to assess the phytochemical activity of the methanolic extract of Sphagneticolatrilobata (L.) and to evaluate the bioactive compounds present using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The objective of this study is to investigate the potential anticancer, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties of the methanolic extract derived from S. trilobata. The bioactive compounds of S. trilobata were identified through the use of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The antioxidant properties of S. trilobata were assessed through DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl),ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid), H2O2 (Hydrogen peroxide) and Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. The antibacterial properties of S. trilobata extract against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus were assessed using the disc diffusion technique, Minimum inhibitory concentrations, and growth curve analysis. The methanolic S. trilobata plant was contain 40 bioactive compounds. Among them amounts of oleic acid (100%), abietic acid (98.25%), and n-hexadecanoic acid (94.45%). The antioxidants revealed that dose dependent activity, the highest antioxidant activity was DPPH (53.5%), ABTS (54.7%), H2O2 (54.1%) and SOD (43.2%) at 1.5mg/mL.

The antibacterial activity revealed that high antibacterial properties against P.aeruginosaand S. aureus inhibition zones of  P. aeruginosa (14 ±0.8 mm) and S. aureus, both (12± 0.4 mm).The preliminary examination of the volatile compounds indicates the existence of novel bioactive constituents that have not been previously documented in S. trilobata from different geographic regions.  The present study investigates the biological activities of the methanolic extract derived from S. trilobata leaves, with a focus on its potential applications in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields.
Mâtürîdî Kelâmında Teklîf-i Mâ Lâ Yutâk
Authors: İPEK Mikail
Published: September 2023

Teklif-i mâ lâ yutâk meselesi, Hıristiyanlığın ilk dönemlerinde de tartı-şılmış Tanrı’nın kudret ve adaletinden bağımsız bir ahlak yasasının imkânını konu edinen teolojik bir sorundur. Tanrı’dan bağımsız bir ahlak yasasını mümkün kabul edenler, O’nun kullara güç yetiremeyecekleri şeyi teklif etmesinin ahlakî olmadığını savunurken; Tanrı’nın mutlak otoritesini kabul edip, dinden bağımsız bir ahlak yasasının mevcudiyetini mümkün görmeyenler ise bunun caiz olabileceğini söylemektedir. Müslüman kültüründe teklîf-i mâ lâ yutâk konusunu ilk defa gündeme getiren Mu’tezile bilginlerine göre kullara güç yetiremeyecekleri teklif, kabîh olduğundan caiz değildir. Eş’arî bilginler, bu görüşün aksini savunmak suretiyle Allah’a zorunluluk veya kısıtlama getirmenin kudret sıfatına halel getirmek demek olduğunu ve dolayısıyla teklîf-i mâ lâ yutâk’ın caiz olduğunu belirtmiştir. Mu’tezile ve Eş’arî dışında birçok kelâm ekolü bu konuda görüş belirtmişse de söz konusu görüşlerin genel olarak bu iki mezhebin düşüncesi etrafında şekillendiği söylenebilir. Teklîf-i mâ lâ yutâk konusunda Mâtürîdî bilginler, Mu’tezile’yle Eş’arîler’in benimsediği görüşün ortasını bulmaya çalışmıştır. Dolayısıyla Mâtürîdîler’in söz konusu polemiğe alternatif bir çıkar yol sağladığı, bu itibarla meselenin araştırılmaya değer olduğu düşünülebilir. Bu çalışmada Mâtürîdî bilginlerin önde gelen isimlerinin teklîf-i mâ lâ yutâk’a dair görüşleri ve bunların aklî ve naklî dayanakları üzerinde durulmuştur. Araştırmada Mu’tezile ve Eş’arî ekolünün görüşleri de mukayeseli olarak ele alınmış olup teklîf-i mâ lâ yutâk’ı ilgilendiren “kader”, “teklîf” ve “istitâat” konularına da girilmiştir.
Türkiye’de Ordunun Parlamento Tarafından Denetimi
Authors: ZENGİN Ülkü Nur
Published: September 2023

Devletlerin en temel fonksiyonlarından birisi olan güvenliğin sağlanması için sistemde var olması gereken kurumların başında ordular gelmektedir. Güvenliğin tesisi için vazgeçilmez olan ordular ile ilgili en az varlıkları kadar kadim olan sorun ise güç kullanma tekelini elinde bulunduran bu kurumların denetimidir. Antik Yunan’da “Bizi muhafızlardan kim muhafaza edecek?” sorusuyla ortaya konulmuş olan bu sorun günümüzde de siyaset bilimi alanının başlıca tartışma konularından birisini oluşturmaktadır. Demokratik denetim başlığı altında incelenen bu alanda denetimin yasama, yürütme, yargı ve sivil toplum tarafından yapılması genel kabul görmektedir. Bu çalışmada da öncelikle ordunun parlamento tarafından denetiminin önemi, zorlukları, dünyada kullanılan denetim araçları konusunda bilgi verilecek ardından Türkiye’de parlamentonun ordunun denetimi noktasında sahip olduğu yetkiler ele alınacaktır. Parlamentoların orduların denetiminde sahip olduğu yetkiler demokratik yönetimin göstergelerinden birisi olarak kabul edildiği için önemlidir. Giraldo (2006) tarafından belirlenen parametreler üzerinden TBMM’nin sahip olduğu yetkilerde Cumhurbaşkanlığı hükümet sistemi sonrasında yaşanan değişimler ve demokratik denetiminin etkinliğinin ortaya konulması amaçlanmaktadır. İkincil kaynak taraması yöntemiyle yapılan çalışmada Cumhurbaşkanlığı hükümet sisteminde yürütmenin güçlendirilmesinin, yasama organının denetim yetkilerinde herhangi bir gerilemeye sebep olmadığı tespit edilmiştir.
Cloud Inspired Human Resource Management Empowered with Fuzzy Inference System
Authors: Sadaqat Shama , Junejo Safiullah , Anwar Saba
Published: September 2023

Traditional Human Resource Management (HRM) systems face complications in managing various issues related to personnel, organization, salary, attendance, etc. Cloud Computing (CC) provides help in these business applications. This research proposes a Cloud-Inspired Human Resource Management Information System (CIHRMIS) employing a fuzzy logic system. The proposed CIHRMIS, in view of Fuzzy Logic, may help companies accomplish their HRM tasks proficiently, which in turn reduces the cost and increases managerial efficiency. Further, the Fuzzy Logic System performs adaptive activities, which can be used with multiterminal platforms operation, which supplements the application value of the system as well.
Integrated Control of Students Competencies in Educational Programs. Innovative Modeling Using an Ontology Approach
Authors: Maksymov Oleksandr S. , Maksymova Julia O. , Maksymov Oleksandr O.
Published: September 2023

For comprehensive testing of students’ knowledge, it is necessary to have two areas of consideration - this is an ontological model of the subject area and formulated, formalized, and described concept of knowledge. A formalized description of concepts from the subject area of knowledge is quite specific and time-consuming. At the same time, already at this stage in the development of research and the use of relevant ontology results, they make a significant contribution to the problems of managing and controlling the knowledge of students of higher educational institutions. This article is an attempt by the authors to solve creatively the problem of comprehensive control of students’ knowledge using ontologies. The relationship between explicit and implicit knowledge and skills that are used to build the knowledge management system of a higher educational institution was shown. Also, in the process of work, an experimental testing of the ontology construction methodology for the subject field Economics was carried out, which is used for testing knowledge of the level of bachelor specialty Economics. In addition, the following was developed: the functional structure of the knowledge management system of the Higher Education Institution, a universal repository of ontologies of concepts of various specialties, and a model for comprehensive testing of students based on the repository of many ontologies.