bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mathematical modeling of a technological system using simplex planning of the experiment
Authors: Liashok Yaroslav , Serhii Podkopaiev Serhii , Povzun Oleksii , Virych Svitlana , Kalynychenko Valerii
Published: July 2024

Mathematical and computer research for optimization of the composition of bulk hydrophobized cellular concrete of autoclave hardening with silicone polymethylsiloxane additive PMS-100. Using simplex planning of the experiment it is shown that the relationship between the composition of the raw mixture, technological factors, structure and physical and mechanical properties of aerated concrete is described by models in the form of second-order plans on a hypercube of appropriate dimension. To determine the reproducibility variance, the experiments were repeated three times at the values of the input parameters at zero levels
Architectural solutions and optimization methods to improve the performance of node.js and vue.js applications
Authors: Revenchuk Ilona , Steshko Vladyslav
Published: July 2024

Software architecture includes a number of important decisions about the organization of a software system, including the choice of structural elements and their interfaces that make up and unite the system into a single whole; the behavior provided by the joint work of these elements; the organization of these structural and behavioral elements into larger subsystems, as well as the architectural style that this organization adheres to. The performance of a web application is an objective measurement and user experience associated with the loading and operation of the program. Performance is about how long a web application takes to load, becomes interactive and responsive, and how smoothlythe interaction with content takes place. The architecture and the steps that need to be taken to optimize the program have always been and will be relevant. Any application has its own architecture, but not every application adheres to the rules for building a good architecture, the same applies to optimization. A program with a good architecture is easier to extend and change, as well as to test, configure and understand. As practice shows, people do not like to wait, and even a three-second delay can force a user to close a tab with a slow resource. Therefore, using a number of optimization methods to improve performance will lead to increased usability and will not force the user to leave the resource due to the fact that it is running slowly. Search engines also pay attention to hundreds of parameters when ranking pages in the search. And one of the most important is the speed of data transfer from the server to the client.
Theory of L-systems as a framework for creating inflectional e-dictionaries
Authors: Kupriianov Yevhen
Published: July 2024

One of the main issues in modern e-lexicography is the creation and support of computer resources meant for teaching language grammar. Among them are electronic dictionaries of word inflection. The compilation of such dictionaries requires not only the choice of computer technologies, but also an appropriate theoretical basis for building a conceptual model that would formally represent the inflectional system of a particular language and serve as a basis for developing a respective dictionary database and interface. For the purposes of this research, such a basis is the theory of L-systems by the leading Ukrainian Academician Volodymyr A. Shyrokov. The author of the paper shares his own experience of using L-systems theory to work out a methodology and implement on its basis a number of inflectional e-dictionaries projects covering Spanish word inflection, English verb inflection, and noun inflection of the Inter-Slavic language. The theory of L-systems can be considered universal, so it is applicable to any other natural or even artificial language with a developed word inflection system. The dictionaries created using this methodology allow: 1) automatic generation of inflectional paradigm for any headword; 2) grouping the words into types, groups, and classes based on the similarity of their inflectional properties; and 3) indicating morphological characteristics of any word form composing a paradigm.
Greening Existing Buildings in Brunei Darussalam
Authors: H. Julayhe Nurnazerah ,   University Teknologi Brunei, Rahman Md Motiar ,   University Teknologi Brunei
Published: July 2024

Building is the largest consumer of resources and the biggest polluter of the environment, including energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission. Greening existing buildings, an extension of green building concept to existing buildings, can potentially help to improve such issues. Greening process can considerably reduce energy consumption in buildings and thereby reduce the carbon dioxide emission. On the basis of a recent study on energy consumption in residential buildings in Brunei Darussalam, this paper demonstrates the potential savings in energy consumption and reduction of energy cost, if modern and energy-efficient electrical appliances are used in place of the existing conventional features/appliances. The result sshow that an average household can potentially reduce its yearly energy consumption by 32.74% and they can save annual energy cost of up to 52.20%. It is also seen that the appliances with higher energy consumption, like air conditioners and refrigerators, can offer higher savings of both energy consumption and energy cost, with relatively smaller extra initial replacement costs. A favourable awareness programme by appropriate authority is likely to motivate people to use such practices and help to reduce energy consumption and emission of greenhouse gases.
BIM Enabled Sustainable Facility Management
Authors: Rahman Md Motiar ,   University Teknologi Brunei
Published: July 2024

The scope of facility management spans from traditional activities like repair & maintenance, health &safety, through to real estate management, financial management, change management, and even contract management, tender and procurement, construction, and demolition and disposal of the constructed facility. It therefore requires considering sustainability aspects of construction, which are better addressed through sustainable design strategies. A consolidated but holistic framework has been conceptualized to ensure sustainability in facility management, especially to practice in building and AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) sectors. Although testing and validation is needed, the conceptualized framework is expected to achieve sustainability in the relevant sectors.
Properties of Controlled Low-Strength Material Mixes Made from Wastepaper Sludge Ash and Recycled Fine Aggregate
Authors: Fauzi Mohd Azrizal ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Arshad Mohd Fadzil , Md Nor Noorsuhada , Kiai Setphen ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA,   Universiti Teknologi MARA,   Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd
Published: July 2024

As demarcated in the American Concrete Institute (ACI 229R-13), CLSM stands for controlled low-strength material, which is a self-consolidating cementitious material that can be used as a backfill instead of compacted fill. However, the usage of CLSM in the construction industry was limited to backfilling, structural filling, void filling, and erosion control due to low compressive strength. On the other hand, using materials that can replace the material responsible for greenhouse gases has been promoted globally to halt the incidence of global warming instigated by releasing greenhouse gases, mainly CO2, into the atmosphere. Waste paper sludge ash (WPSA) is one among them, and researchers have discovered that it can be used to substitute cement in the manufacture of CLSM effectively. In this research, CLSM were made using recycled fine aggregate (RFA) as fine aggregate and WPSA as cement replacement to determine the plastic and in-services properties of CLSM mixes made from both materials mentioned. For the plastic properties, the test included are flowability, bleeding and hardening test as for in-services properties, including the testing of density and compressive strength of CLSM produced. The testing of CLSM in terms of plastic and in-services properties was influenced by the water-to-cementitious ratio,WPSA replacement and total cementitious material. The flowability of CLSM is influenced by the amount of RFA and WPSA used in the design. The lower the water absorption, the more water will be absorbed and gives less bleeding. Therefore, different proportions of w/cm, WPSA replacement and total cementitious material of CLSM mixtures influence a product's plastic in-service properties. Its compressive strength was between 0.3 MPa to 4 MPa, which satisfied the backfill strength required by ACI 229R-13, and it can also be concluded that samples with higher cement content show higher compressive strength results than others.
Sensitivity Identification of Low-frequency Cantilever Fibre Bragg Grating Accelerometer
Authors: Khalid Nor Syukriah ,   Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Hassan Mohd Firdaus ,   DRB-HICOM,   Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Published: July 2024

Vibration response of low-frequency cantilever fibre Bragg grating (FBG) accelerometer produced by Euler–Bernoulli model (namely FBG-MM model) is found to be frequency-dependent, unsimilar to SDOF model. Therefore, the sensitivity of the cantilever FBG accelerometer could not be identified using polynomial or basic fitting methods. This paper presents the use of cascade-forward backpropagation neural network (CFB) to predict the sensitivity of the cantilever FBG accelerometer in a "black box", which refers to the behaviour of the deep neuralnetwork. The inputs of the network are maximum base accelerations and forcing frequencies, which was set between 20 and 90 Hz (below than the first fundamental frequency of the proposed FBG accelerometer), while the output is the wavelength shift. The validation results show that the wavelength shift predicted by the trained CFB demonstrates good agreement with the FBG-MM, with the input parameter within the range of that used in training process. In addition, results also show that the trained CFB would be invalid if the input parameter is out of the range of that used in training process. In real acceleration measurement, since the forcing frequency is unknown beforehand, the trained CFB must be re-trained by considering the maximum base accelerations are embedded with forcing frequencies.
Assessment Wind Energy in the Central Region of Thailand
Authors: Tunphibal Kanchanaporn ,   Prince of Songkla University, Saeung Somchai , Taweekun Juntakan ,   Prince of Songkla University,   Prince of Songkla University
Published: July 2024

This study evaluates the wind energy potential in the central region of Thailand by using data from seven wind measurement stations (Ayutthaya, Bangna, Chainat, Kamphaeng Saen, Lopburi, Nakhon Sawan, and Pathum Thani) and two wind turbines, namely AN Bonus 1300/62 and Vestas Wind System A/S. The analysis was conducted using the Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program (WAsP) to examine the collected wind speed data over three years from the seven stations. The objective was to identify the top three areas with the highest annual energy production (AEP). Additionally, the study included an economic analysis using various metrics, such as the present value of costs (PVC), benefit-cost ratio (BCR), payback period (PBP), and levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). The results indicate that the AN Bonus 1300/62 model provides higher values in areas with high wind speeds and relatively high electricity demand, whereas the Vestas V52 model is suitable for areas with low wind speeds and lower investment requirements. Based on these findings, the authors recommend prioritizing wind energy development in the provinces of Ayutthaya, Nakhon Sawan, and Lopburi using the AN Bonus 1300/62 model, as these areas have high wind speeds and relatively high electricity demand. Overall, this research provides valuable insights for policymakers and investors, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding renewable energy investments in Thailand.
Сравнительная оценка селекционных номеров ярового ячменя фуражного и крупяного направлений использования в условиях Московской области
Authors: Ерошенко Любовь Михайловна , Дедушев Иван Александрович , Ромахин Максим Михайлович , Ерошенко Николай Анатольевич , Ромахина Виктория Валерьевна , Кондратьева Ольга Павловна
Published: July 2024

Проблема селекции сортов ячменя кормового и крупяного направлений использования, играющих большую роль в стабильном получении высококачественного сырья для перерабатывающей промышленности, является актуальной. Исследования по изучению и отбору перспективных селекционных номеров ячменя целевого назначения проводили в условиях Московской области в 2021 – 2023 гг. в конкурсном сортоиспытании. На основании полевых наблюдений и биометрического анализа важнейших хозяйственных и биологических признаков обоснованы модели сортов ячменя, удовлетворяющие технико-экономическим запросам пищевой и кормовой промышленности. Выделен высокопродуктивный селекционный материал, соответствующий параметрам, предъявляемым к кормовым сортам. Образцы фуражного ячменя представляли собой хорошо выполненное зерно, имели повышенные для этого направления использования показатели содержания белка, крахмала и высокие значения стекловидности, натуры, массы 1000 зерен. Пригодность сортов ячменя для пищевых целей определена по биохимическим и технологическим показателям зерна, а также оценке готового продукта — каши. Отвечающие требованиям крупяного производства генотипы характеризовались достаточно высокими значениями показателей натуры, массы 1000 зерен, выхода крупы и отличались белым или светло-кремовым цветом каши. Сравнительная оценка показателей качества выявила высокую кормовую ценность сортов Рейдер, Зоран, Любояр и селекционных линий 27/3-12 h 977, 119/9-17 h 283. Наибольшим конкурентным преимуществом по крупяным потребительским свойствам и технологическим показателям отличался сорт Златояр и селекционные линии 119/9-18 h 283, 35/1-14 h 1171.
Эффективность норм и соотношений минеральных удобрений на тонковолокнистом хлопчатнике
Authors: Ташкулов Салимжон Маматназарович
Published: July 2024

Обильный и качественный урожай сельскохозяйственных культур зависит от их обеспеченности минеральными и местными удобрениями. С 90-х годов XX в. в фермерских хозяйствах Узбекистана нарушены оптимальные соотношения азотных, фосфорных и калийных удобрений, что привело к снижению плодородия почвы. В 2021 – 2023 гг. в условиях Сурхандарьинской области на орошаемых такырно-луговых почвах изучали нормы и соотношения минеральных удобрений на тонковолокнистом хлопчатнике сорта Термез-202. Установлено, что в абсолютном контроле из года в год в пахотном слое почвы (0 – 30 см) снижается содержание нитратного азота, подвижного фосфора и обменного калия. На 3-м году проведения опыта в конце вегетации хлопчатника содержание нитратного азота в почве повышалось на 11,5 мг/кг в сравнении с контролем при внесении: N — 220 кг/га, P2O5 — 220 кг/га, K2O — 165 кг/га при соотношении 1,0:1,0:0,75, при этом в хлопке-сырце содержалось общего азота, фосфора и калия соответственно 2,16; 1,44 и 2,48 %, что на 0,31; 0,22 и 0,20 % выше, чем в контроле. В этом варианте урожай хлопка-сырца в среднем за 3 года составил 37,6 ц/га с прибавкой 14,0 ц/га от контроля. При внесении минеральных удобрений в соответствии с применяемыми в настоящее время в фермерских хозяйствах: N — 200 кг/га, P2O5 — 50 кг/га, K2O — 20 кг/га (1,0:0,25:0,10) прибавка урожая составила 5,4 ц/га.
Влияние абиотических факторов на количественные признаки и элементы продуктивности чечевицы в питомнике конкурсного сортоиспытания
Authors: Тен Евгений Алексеевич , Ошергина Ирина Петровна , Казыдуб Нина Григорьевна
Published: July 2024

Проанализирована реакция селекционных линий чечевицы на тепловой стресс при недостаточном увлажнении за периоды вегетации, рассмотрены климатические условия региона в годы испытаний и их влияние на прохождения фаз вегетации. Испытания проходили в Акмолинской области Республики Казахстан в питомнике конкурсного сортоиспытания на 20 линиях крупносеменной и 19 линиях мелкосеменной чечевицы в 2021 – 2023 гг. Зависимость высоты растений чечевицы от гидротермического коэффициента не установлена. Проанализирован признак «высота прикрепления нижних бобов» в зависимости от роста растений. Выявлена зависимость урожайности от продуктивности и от абиотических факторов среды. Рассмотрено угнетение растений от засухи и влияние теплового стресса на параметры размера и формы семян. Высокотемпературное воздействие и отсутствие осадков вызывало незначительные изменения в параметрах формы семян в сторону их уменьшения. Установлены толерантные линии чечевицы к стрессовым условиям возделывания.
Влияние высокотемпературного отпуска на деформационное поведение стали 38Г2Ф
Authors: Хотинов В. А. , Овсянников А. Б. , Кузьмина А. В. , Фарбер В. М.
Published: July 2024

Исследованы структура и механические свойства конструкционной стали 38Г2Ф после закалки и высокотемпературного изотермического отпуска различной продолжительности. На основе анализа кривых растяжения в условных и истинных координатах выявлены особенности деформационного поведения образцов на площадке текучести и равномерной стадии деформации. Проанализировано влияние распределения компоненты деформации εyy вдоль рабочей части образца на изменение прочностных и пластических характеристик стали на разных стадиях/периодах растяжения.
CogNarr Ecosystem: Facilitating Group Cognition at Scale
Authors: Boik John C.
Published: July 2024

Human groups of all sizes and kinds engage in deliberation, problem solving, strategizing, decision making, and more generally, cognition. Some groups are large, and that setting presents unique challenges. The small-group setting often involves face-to-face dialogue, but group cognition in the large-group setting typically requires some form of online interaction. New approaches are needed to facilitate the kind of rich communication and information processing that are required for effective, functional cognition in the online setting, especially for groups characterized by thousands to millions of participants who wish to share potentially complex, nuanced, and dynamic perspectives. This concept paper proposes the CogNarr (Cognitive Narrative) ecosystem, which is designed to facilitate functional cognition in the large-group setting. The paper's contribution is a novel vision as to how recent developments in cognitive science, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and related fields might be scaled and applied to large-group cognition, using an approach that itself promotes further scientific advancement. A key perspective is to view a group as an organism that uses some form of cognitive architecture to sense the world, process information, remember, learn, predict, make decisions, and adapt to changing conditions. The CogNarr ecosystem is designed to serve as a component within that architecture.
Advancing Brainwave Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder: Precision Stimulation with Deep Brain Sound Technology
Authors: Dogan Ugur
Published: July 2024

Background:This article explores the potential of Deep Brain Sound Stimulation (DBSS) in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by intense emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and unstable interpersonal relationships. Traditional treatments include psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, which often have limited efficacy and significant side effects. DBSS enhances traditional brainwave entrainment by offering precise auditory stimulation tailored to specific brain regions implicated in BPD, such as the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.Objective:To investigate the potential of DBSS as a treatment modality for BPD and to evaluate user feedback on its effectiveness and safety. The study aims to provide a detailed analysis of the application of DBSS for BPD, including specific brain regions targeted, user feedback, and satisfaction metrics.Methods:DBSS technology utilizes auditory stimuli to target specific brain regions, inducing frequency following responses (FFRs) and promoting neural synchronization. User feedback was collected from the Apple App Store, with 270 users completing the full treatment and 20 users participating in a survey to provide data on treatment satisfaction and effectiveness.Results:User feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction with DBSS for BPD treatment, with 99.26% of users reporting satisfaction and an average reported effectiveness of 50% (Confidence Interval: 38.79% - 61.21%). Detailed analysis revealed specific improvements in emotional regulation, reduction in impulsivity, and stabilization of interpersonal relationships among BPD patients. While these initial findings are encouraging, clinical trials are necessary to confirm these results and ensure the reliability of DBSS as a treatment for BPD.Conclusions:DBSS represents a promising advancement in brainwave therapy for BPD, offering targeted brain stimulation that specifically addresses the unique neurobiological aspects of the disorder. Future studies should confirm DBSS’s efficacy and safety while integrating more disorder-specific data and patient testimonials to substantiate its unique benefits for BPD.
Application of the ensemble of T&P models for estimating the respiration of forest soils in the zone of temperate continental climate
Authors: Kivalov S.N. ,   Institute of Physicochemical and Biological Problems of Soil Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kurganova I.N. , Lopez de Guerenu V.O. , Myakshina T.N. , Sapronov D.V. , Khoroshaev D.A. ,   Institute of Physicochemical and Biological Problems of Soil Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   Institute of Physicochemical and Biological Problems of Soil Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   Institute of Physicochemical and Biological Problems of Soil Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   Institute of Physicochemical and Biological Problems of Soil Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   Institute of Physicochemical and Biological Problems of Soil Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The aim of the study was by using an ensemble of T&P models, i.e. empirical models of soil respiration dependent on temperature, precipitation and other meteorological and soil parameters, to show the dependence of the choice of optimal empirical models of soil respiration on the soil types in forest ecosystems, in this case Entic Podzol and Haplic Luvisol, as well as on options for parameterizing models using soil or air temperatures, precipitation and soil organic carbon stock. Location and time of the study. Temperate continental climate zone of the Central Russia: mixed forest in the north shore of Oka River and deciduous forest on the south shore of Oka River. The data were collected in 1998–2022. Methods. An ensemble of empirical models of soil respiration was used, linking soil respiration to monthly mean soil or air temperatures and precipitation and soil organic carbon stock. At the same time, a method for determining soil respiration at zero degrees was proposed based on the results of a comparative analysis of simulated data with field measurements. Results. For the forest Entic Podzol, i.e. the well-drained soil poor in organic carbon, the model that relates soil respiration to soil temperature, precipitation and organic carbon storage was the best, whereas for Haplic Luvisol, i.e. the soil with good water retention capacity, the Reich-Hashtmoto model with a quadratic dependence on temperature at an exponent point was the best model. Conclusions. When choosing optimal empirical models of soil respiration, it is important to take into account such soil parameters as organic carbon stock and the ability to retain water.
Soils of the island bars of the Ola lagoon (Okhotsk sea)
Authors: Sobolev N.S. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Gerasimova M.I. ,   Dokuchaev Soil Science Institute,   Lomonosov Moscow State University,   Dokuchaev Soil Science Institute
Published: July 2024

The aim of the study. The purpose of the work is investigating soil formation on the island bars of the Ola Lagoon, as soil formation there has a special character due to the severe climate, dynamism and small age of the landscapes, and the influence of marine colonial birds. Location and time of the study. Field studies were conducted in June-July 2022 in the coastal zone of the Ola Lagoon of Magadan Region; laboratory and desk studies were conducted in 2022 and 2023. Methods. Methods included route observations with soil profile descriptions, mesomorphological studies; soil physical and chemical analyses: pH, electrical conductivity (TDS), loss on ignition (LOI); satellite photos interpretation and soil mapping. Results. The bar soils were qualified as dry-peat lithozems, differing in the thickness of the dry peat horizon TJ and the abundance of skeletal material (pebble). The dry-peat horizon is gradually merging into parent rock - dense marine pebbles, which are sometimes found in the dry-peat horizon due to storm "surges" from the sea. The TJ horizon consists of mesophilic plant residues and morphons of dark fine-disperse matter and a large number of semi-decomposed and living roots penetrating into the pebble layer. In the WRB system, soils correspond to Histic Leptosols (if shallow), or to Mawic Fibric Histosols. Conclusion. Formation of the dry-peat lithozems with the TJ-(TJ/С)-C profile is determined by the dry marine climate and low plant diversity of the meadows dominated by reed grass and wild rye. The main factors, shaping soil properties, are the island bars dynamics, specific of pebbles a parent rock material, salt impulverization and marine birds colonies presence. The research expands the knowledge on poorly studied soils of the region, and may contribute to substantiating their position in the classification of soils of Russia; in addition, the data obtained are useful within the framework of sustainable development, as it serves as nesting ground for colonial seabirds.
Soils of the Avam forest-tundra (Southwestern Taimyr)
Authors: Makhatkov I.D. ,   Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Smolentsev B.A. ,   Scientific-Research Institute of Agriculture and Ecology of the Arctic – Division of Federal Research Center “Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the RAS”,   Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study was to describe the common characteristics of the soil cover of the poorly studied territory of the Avam tundra. Location and time of the study. The soil survey was conducted during the summer season (end of July – mid of August) 2021 in the North Siberian lowland in the middle Dudypta River, 45–60 km to the north of the Central Siberian Plateau. Methodology. Soil pits (24) were dug at three key sites, in the most typical habitats. The main soil chemical properties were determined in 53 samples from 13 pits. The main results. The soils of automorphic conditions were identified as Cryosols on the loams and as Arenosols on sands and sandy loams. Under difficult drainage, Gleyic subtypes of these soils or Gleysols are common. Zonal Cryosols are more typical for larch woodlands mostly in the eastern part of the territory. Arenosols are distributed mainly on the sandy sowback in the eastern part, and on the second above-floodplain terrace of Dudypta and Kystykhtakh. Arenosols microcomplexes are common for the spotted tundra of the second above-floodplain terraces. On sandy loam and loamy sediments, upper gleyic layer is formed under the spots. These soils are interbedded with upper gleyic Cryosols. The floodplains are occupied by Humic Fluvisols, and Histic Gleyic Fluvisols of the first floodplain terrace. Conclusion. In general, the soils, typical of the Taimyr forest-tundra, are common in the surveyed territory. Given the limitations of our research on the most drained parts of the terraces, the location of podburs may be a characteristic feature of this particular part of the terraces. It can be assumed that in the central, more hydromorphic parts of the local watersheds, the Gleysols are more common.
Bachelor Level Student's Perspective on Teaching Methodology: Traditional vs. Modern
Authors: Bhandari Ashok , Bhandari Pradip
Published: July 2024

This study attempts to examine the present need for teaching methodology from the perspective of learners. It studies the ground-level opinion of students of Kathmandu Valley studying at the bachelor’s level regarding traditional and modern teaching methodology. It is based on information provided by students collected through questionnaires and interviews, based on 536 respondents aged 18-22. The findings might be contrary to our existing knowledge and expectations of modern teaching methodology as most students were not ready to accept and adapt to modern teaching methodologies such as PowerPoint slides, group discussions, quizzes, etc. Even though their belief in modern teaching methodology was somehow positive, the study revealed that students still were not used to the modern method of teaching. They were unprepared to be independent learners and still depend on their teachers. This study implies that if universities and institutions in Kathmandu favor adopting modern teaching methodology as believed to be the best alternative to traditional teaching methods, student orientation and practice about modern methods is required.
Using Padlet in Secondary English Language Classroom: Perceptions and Practices
Authors: Karki Sujeet
Published: July 2024

The research study aimed to explore the perceptions and practices of using the Padlet application in the secondary English language classroom. The research participants of this study included ten secondary-level learners from one of the reputed schools in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City, Nepal, out of whom five were boys and five girls. The data/narratives were collected through the help of semi-structured interviews. The Narrative inquiry was taken as the research method for the study. A purposive sampling technique was used to choose the representatives who were familiar with using the Padlet application. The data was analyzed by drawing common themes from the narratives. The findings of the study demonstrated that learners felt positive while using the Padlet application in their classroom. It showed the various significance of Padlet which could foster the level of learners in different ways. The research study explored the significance of using the Padlet application in improving writing skills, collaboration, and teamwork, raising interest, fostering digital skills and knowledge and motivation as well as developing the communication skills of the learners. The study also highlighted some of the difficulties and challenges encountered while using digital tools in the English language classroom.
Żegnaj, Ameryko. Mitologia późnego kapitalizmu w filmach Michaela Manna
Authors: Sitek Wojciech
Published: July 2024

One must admit that Michael Mann is not a typical tour guide on a journey through America. As a film director, he shows the viewer spectacular metropolises that reflect the mythology of late capitalism. Images of American cities bear witness to the numerous distortions of the present day. Is escape from ideology still possible in Michael Mann's films? The answer lies somewhere in the labyrinthine journeys that the protagonists make. The labyrinth is a key figure. According to one of the readers, even the structure of this book resembles a loop.
Wprowadzenie do teologii katolickiej. Podręcznik
Authors: Słomka Jan ,   University of Silesia
Published: July 2024

Christian theology is practised within faith and therefore presupposes the reception of Revelation. This specificity needs special emphasis today. Catholic theology is distinguished among other strands of Christian theology by its reliance on Tradition, or the Magisterium. Therefore, the topics indicated, together with a discussion of the relationship of Revelation to the inspiration of Scripture, form the first part of the Introduction…. The following chapters present methodological issues, the relation of theology to philosophy and to modern science. The final part of the Introduction… is devoted to the major disciplines of Catholic theology.
Integration Of 3G Data (Geomagnetic, Gravity And Geology) To Identify Geothermal System Controlled By Geological Structure Of Telomoyo Plateau (Study Case Of Candi Umbul Area)
Authors: Bukit Boy Utama
Published: July 2024

As the technology development, there are more and more new innovations that utilize existing resources to support the energy needs and to fulfill the consumer needs. The energy source that is being discussed at this time is geothermal energy. Geothermal energy sources are considered effective because they are renewable and environmentally friendly when compared to other energies such as fossil energy. In Indonesia itself, geologically, it has a complex series of volcanoes that can be used as a heat source in this new energy innovation. One area that thought to have geothermal potential is the telomoyo mountain area, which is indicated by the manifestation of hot springs on the surface, precisely around Candi Umbul. However, it is necessary to conduct subsurface studies to identify the presence of subsurface structures such as faults or intrusions as heat sources, where this can be overcome using geophysical methods. This research was conducted using the integration of two geophysical methods, namely the geomagnetic method to determine the direction of the fault continuity and the gravity method to determine the regional heat source, and in the other side geological data as a reference for interpretation. From geomagnetic measurements, 163 rock magnetism data were obtained which indicated the existence of a fault continuity with northeast-southwest orientation in the direction of the river flow and cut the manifestation of hot springs. Meanwhile, from 176 gravity topex data, a high complete boguer anomaly value was obtained as an indication of an intrusion in the northeast that was cut by the fault recorded in the geomagnetic data. Based on geophysical data analysis and correlation with geological data from previous studies, it can be assumed that there is a geothermal system in the study area with andesitic intrusion as the heat source, fault structure with northeast-southwest orientation as a weak zone for meteoric water migration, andesite lava as caprock, unit tuff rock as a reservoir and the telomoyo plateau as a recharge area to supply meteoric water from the geothermal system.
LOW SALINITY WATER INJECTION EVALUATION AND MATURE FIELD DEVELOPMENT AT ANGGORO SHALLOW SAND, SANGASANGA FIELD
Authors: Novriyandi Dani
Published: July 2024

AbstractAnggoro's shallow sand was perforated at well ANG-1033 (D4-N1 layer). Oil production in this well increased from an average of 15 BOPD to 170 BOPD. That the perforated layer was affected by low salinity water injection (salinity < 3000 ppm). Evaluation of water injection sweep efficiency was carried out using the Dykstra-Parson method, vertical efficiency of about 0.3, area efficiency of 0.7, and displacement efficiency of 0.3. The Estimated Ultimate Recovery (EUR) of this well provides is 197 MBbls with an additional RF of around 20 %. This increase is due to the low salinity water injection sweep mechanism that occurs. The clay content plays an important role in the mechanism that occurs in this layer, these mechanisms fines migration, increase in pH, multi ion exchange, double layer effect, and salting in which these mechanisms result in increased oil recovery. Seeing the production results from the D4-N1 layer and oil production in this layer can still be maximized, in the future this layer can be developed with several programs such as reactivation, workover, and development drilling.Keywords: Low salinity water injection, shallow layer, efficiency
THE HYDROLOGICAL IMPACTS OF WOODY PLANT ENCROACHMENT ON COASTAL TALLGRASS PRAIRIE OF TEXAS
Authors:   , Guo Zhiwei
Published: July 2024

" Globally, woody plant encroachment into grassland and savanna ecosystems impacts the hydrological functions of grasslands and associated wetlands. In the coastal tallgrass prairie of Texas, encroachment of woody plants has altered vegetation structure, but the hydrological impacts are poorly understood. In this study, I evaluated and quantified how woody plant encroachment affects hydrological processes on the pimple mounds and inter-mound freshwater marsh, including precipitation partitioning, infiltration in the vadose zone, groundwater recharge, and water volume in the inter-mound marsh. I randomly selected three pimple mounds with woody plants and three pimple mounds with tallgrass w to quantify hydrologic processes. The canopy of woody plants intercepted 11% more precipitation than tallgrass during rainfall, but The difference in canopy interception between the two vegetation types increased when the leaf area of tallgrass was low during the nongrowing season. In the vadose zone, woody plants significantly reduced the soil moisture response during rainfall at the upper soil layer but enhanced infiltration to the subsoil layer. During the wet season, woody plants and tallgrass both reduced the water table elevation under the pimple mounds compared to surface water elevation in the inter-mound marsh. The water table elevation under woody plants was not consistently lower than tallgrass, and woody plants on some pimple mounds had more groundwater recharge from precipitation than tallgrass. However, during the wet season, woody plants on pimple mounds with potentially high transpiration reduced the water volume in the freshwater marsh on coastal tallgrass prairie. My results provide insights into the hydrological processes altered by woody plant encroachment. These results will guide the woody plant management practices because woody plant removal increased water volume in the inter-mound marsh, which is important for wintering waterbirds on the Texas coast."
Application of Automated Radio Telemetry to Explore Space Use of Golden-cheeked Warblers (Setophaga chrysoparia)
Authors:   , Gamble Michael
Published: July 2024

Understanding the spatiotemporal ecology of birds is essential to inform conservation and management decisions that could help maintain bird populations and reverse current population trends. Advancements in automated radio telemetry systems (ARTS) may improve our ability to monitor animal movements continuously and simultaneously but require further testing and development to maximize their benefits for wildlife research. My goals were (1) to investigate the use of automated telemetry to track fine-scale songbird movements in a forested environment, and (2) to use automated telemetry to quantify home range size, spatial overlap between home ranges, and extraterritorial forays for male and female golden-cheeked warblers (Setophaga chrysoparia, hereafter warbler). For (1), I placed automated receiver units (or nodes) at 100-m spacing across my study site to automatically detect very high-frequency (VHF) tags. I established a Received Signal Strength (RSS)-to-distance relationship and used trilateration with data from ≥3 nodes to determine tag locations. I found extensive calibration tests provided location estimates with a median accuracy ranging from 31–39 m but a location loss (i.e., number of tag locations that could not be estimated) that ranged from 17–95%. I used automated telemetry data from tagged warblers and data collected from spot-mapping warblers to address (2). Males and females differed little in home range size (i.e., the entire area an individual traverses to obtain food and mates) and territory size (i.e., the area defended by an individual). Males conducted more extraterritorial forays than females; however, the number of forays per day, duration of each foray, and maximum distance of each foray were similar between the sexes. The territory sizes I estimated via spot-mapping were similar to previous studies and smaller than the home ranges I estimated via automated telemetry. My results showed that RSS-based localization using automated telemetry is a reliable method for tracking fine-scale songbird movements within forests, where obstructions can reduce RSS values. In addition, my study demonstrated that node designs are promising for studying the spatiotemporal ecology of small (<30>g) birds, especially females that are more difficult to track with traditional methods (e.g., spot-mapping).
Comunicación del compromiso social y para la sostenibilidad. análisis multifocal y tendencias
Authors: Carmen Costa-Sánchez  , Carmen Peñafiel-Saiz
Published: July 2024

La comunicación del compromiso social y de la sostenibilidad se encuentra de renovado interés dados los retos sociales que presionan a sociedades, empresas e instituciones a nivel global. Si bien los Objetivos de Desarrollo sostenible se aprobaron en el año 2015, la pandemia del coronavirus ha azuzado las temáticas ligadas a medio ambiente, salud y desigualdad(es) en medios de comunicación, opinión pública y agendas empresariales e institucionales. El presente artículo revisa los conocimientos generados sobre esta temática de amplio alcance en un análisis multifocal organizado en dos ejes principales: primeramente, el saber científico aportado sobre las estrategias de responsabilidad social/ sostenibilidad de los actores corporativos; en segundo lugar, el relativo a los movimientos ciudadanos, discursos de los medios de comunicación/ cobertura mediática y en redes sociales. Los resultados indican que se trata de un ámbito de interés creciente (muy acusado en los últimos años), donde no existen consensos definitorios y sí amplia gama de subtemas difícil de acotar. En el ámbito empresarial, el enfoque ha sido hacia la confusión entre sostenibilidad y RSC en estudios de orientación informativa basados en las declaraciones y en los informes de las compañías. En el ámbito de la participación social es fundamental visibilizar las dificultades y las violencias de todo tipo, aunque también son responsabilidad de los medios de comunicación. Seguimos viendo amenazas que suponen problemas históricos, tales como las desigualdades de clase, etnia y género; las crisis económicas y sanitarias; y la emergencia climática. Son amenazas que se han cronificado en este siglo 21. Se concluye que el ámbito necesita madurar en cuanto a definición y acotación de conceptos, enfoques prácticos y de storydoing. De esta manera, se pasará de una etapa de concienciación a otra de cumplimiento de metas y objetivos para el desarrollo sostenible.
Perfiles de las universidades brasileñas y los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible (2015-2023). producción e impacto en web of science
Authors: Del-Rio-Sánchez Olga , Oliveira Andrea , Repiso Rafael
Published: July 2024

Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible como política global brinda a las universidades la oportunidad de ofrecer información y soluciones innovadoras en foros internacionales. En los últimos años, la investigación científica sobre los ODS no solo ha crecido, sino que se ha diversificado. Sin embargo, las relevantes lagunas de estudios sobre la temática afectan el cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030. Este artículo tiene como propósito evaluar al sistema universitario brasileño en la investigación sobre ODS. También propone un objetivo de corte metodológico y es verificar si a través del análisis de la producción científica se puede identificar perfiles y agrupar a las entidades universitarias a partir de su semejanza en la prioridad que les otorgan a las diferentes temáticas. Se realiza un análisis bibliométrico donde se estudia producción e impacto normalizado de las universidades brasileñas, así como un escalamiento multidimensional. Los resultados revelan que la producción brasileña de cada ODS se concentra en cinco universidades y que, en general, la contribución de las entidades a los ODS alcanza un impacto inferior al promedio mundial con excepción de la temática “Vida de Ecosistemas Terrestres” (ODS15). Ello sugiere que las investigaciones brasileñas sobre los ODS persiguen una contribución del conocimiento científico del alcance geográfico local. Además, los datos indican la presencia de pocas universidades con perfiles singulares a la hora de priorizar la contribución científica sobre las ODS. Ante el desafío mundial de una producción  del conocimiento más diverso y plural, los centros brasileños pueden sacar provecho para ampliar en una escala más estratégica su producción científica sobre los ODS con el propósito de influir en la agenda política universal. El estudio enriquece la comprensión sobre la aportación científica en torno a los ODS de las universidades brasileñas.
¿Cómo tratan la crisis de la vivienda los medios digitales? Desigualdad, ideología y comunicación en perspectiva comparada
Authors: Díaz-Noci Javier
Published: July 2024

La desigualdad económica tiene múltiples caras. Una de ellas, que además tiene una clara influencia en la desigualdad no sólo de renta, sino también de riqueza, porque afecta a la propiedad de bienes y activos, es la crisis de la vivienda. Por razones bien diferentes, dicha crisis se produce en buena parte de las capitales y ciudades de Europa. Hemos tomado como término de comparación dos países con modelos diametralmente opuestos: Irlanda, uno de los estados miembros de la Unión Europea donde la población prefiere habitar en viviendas unifamiliares, y España, uno de los países del Continente donde sus habitantes prefieren, o se ven obligados a vivir en apartamentos. Durante un periodo de tres meses (de septiembre a noviembre de 2023) hemos analizado las noticias sobre la crisis de la vivienda en los principales medios digitales, nativos o no, de ambos países. Hemos atendido, especialmente, a una variedad ideológica en la selección de la muestra, para comprobar, especialmente, la interacción entre la desigualdad de acceso a la vivienda y la formación de corrientes ideológicas a través de los medios en Internet.
Optimalization of Green Sukuk as an Effort to Develop Sustainable Development (SDGs) in Review of Maqashid Sharia
Authors: Ayu Alifia Putri Ismukhanah , Fakhriah Nayli
Published: July 2024

Rapid economic development contributes to environmental sustainability. Some of the negative impacts caused by irresponsible economic activity are air pollution, water pollution, and damage to biodiversity, which ultimately contribute to climate change. This study aims to determine the role of green sukuk in sustainable development efforts in the Maqasid Sharia review. Green Sukuk is an innovative financial instrument based on Sharia principles to support Indonesia's commitment to address climate change. Awareness of the sustainability of nature is the basis for environmentally sound development. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods with data collection techniques, namely literature and research studies obtained from scientific journals, scientific articles, books, and research reports that contain information on green sukuk, sustainable development, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Maqasid Sharia. The results of this study explain that the integration of green sukuk in sustainable development efforts is in line with Maqasid Sharia, which aims to provide benefits for the community. There are still relatively few studies that discuss the Maqasid Sharia perspective about green sukuk. Thus, this study contributes to the literature on Islamic finance and sustainable development by offering a new perspective on the potential of green sukuk in supporting SDGs and addressing the challenges of climate change in accordance with Sharia principles.