bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of interval training and electromagnetic field therapy on functional balance and peripheral arterial disease severity in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy: randomised controlled trial
Authors: Abdelaal Ashraf Abdelaal Mohamed , Albatati Roz Saeed , Yamani Danyah Mohammed , Ali Reem Amin Abdullatif , Salem Ghaidaa Adel , Mahboob Lamis Hatem , Alotaibi Dhay Talal , Alqurashi Maha Fawzi
Published: June 2024

Introduction

To evaluate the cross-over association of moderate-to-high-intensity interval-training (M-HIIT) and low-frequency pulsed-electromagnetic field therapy (LFPMT) on functional balance (FB) and ankle-brachial index (ABI) in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN).

Methods

Twenty-four participants with DPN, age 40–65 years, 0.6 < ABI ≤ 0.9, were randomly allocated into group A (n = 7) and received M-HIIT followed by LFPMT, group B (n = 9) and received LFPMT followed by M-HIIT, or group C (n = 8) as the control group. Each of the LFPMT (15 Hz, 20 G, for 24 min) and the M-HIIT was provided twice weekly, for 4 weeks. Variables were evaluated pre and after 4 and 8 weeks.

Results

After 4 weeks, the FB significantly increased [by 9.08% (p = 0.00) and by 6.82% (p = 0.00)] and the ABI significantly increased [by 7.84% (p = 0.01) and 12.57% (p = 0.03)], while after 8 weeks, the FB significantly increased [by 13.03% (p = 0.00) and 11.26% (p = 00)] and the ABI significantly increased [by 10.05% (p = 0.01) and 13.01% (p = 0.01)] in groups A and B, respectively. Significant differences existed between-groups after 4 weeks in the [FB (p = 0.00) and ABI (p = 0.02)], and after 8 weeks [FB (p = 0.00) and ABI (p = 0.01)]. Post-hoc comparisons revealed the FB most significantly increased (p = 0.001) in group A, while the ABI more significantly increased (p = 0.02) in group B.

Conclusions

Combined M-HIIT and LFPMT programs were effective in improving FB and ABI. Furthermore, starting the rehabilitation regimen with M-HIIT followed by LFPMT had a superior effect in improving the FB while starting the program with LFPMT followed by M-HIIT was more effective in improving the ABI in patients with DPN.
Practical guide for the diagnosis of helminth ova in stools
Authors: Sohn Woon-Mok , Chai Jong-Yil
Published: June 2024

In the age of globalization of infectious diseases, qualified personnel is needed for the diagnosis of parasitic diseases in the laboratory. This review aimed to introduce the methods for stool examination and identification of helminth eggs for the diagnosis of helminthic infections in laboratory and field surveys. The formalin-ether sedimentation technique (FEST) and the Kato-Katz egg counting technique (KKECT) are mainly described as representative stool examinations. The FEST is somewhat complicated and troublesome, but it is useful for differentiating small trematode eggs from opisthorchiid and heterophyid flukes. KKECT is useful in field surveys of large populations in areas endemic for soil-transmitted helminthiases. Helminth eggs are divided into four groups based on the presence or absence of the operculum and embryo. The eggs of Clonorchis sinensis and heterophyid flukes including Metagonimus spp. are relatively small and contain an operculum and an embryo (miracidium). Meanwhile, eggs of diphyllobothriid tapeworms, echinostomatid flukes, Paragonimus westermani, Fasciola hepatica, and Fasciolopsis buski are relatively larger, operculated, and contain germ cells and yolks instead of the embryo. The eggs of cyclophyllidian tapeworms, Taenia spp. and Hymenolepis spp., and blood flukes, Schistosoma spp., are embryonated but do not have an operculum. Nematode eggs have no operculum and embryo, but those of hookworms and pinworms sometimes have developed larvae inside. This review provides valuable insights into the methods of stool examination and helminth egg identification for the diagnosis of helminthic infections in the laboratory and field surveys.
Can Acanthamoeba keratitis be properly diagnosed without culture in the real-world clinical microbiology laboratory?: a case report
Authors: Park Bosung , Chung Ho Seok , Won Eun Jeong , Sung Heungsup , Kim Mi-Na
Published: June 2024

Acanthamoeba species are ubiquitous, free-living organisms found in the environment. They can cause a sight-threatening cornea disease, termed Acanthamoeba keratitis, and are often misdiagnosed, causing delayed administration of the correct treatment. Herein, we report a case of Acanthamoeba keratitis diagnosed without culture. A 12-year-old girl with a history of wearing contact lenses presented with complaints of pain, irritation, and hyperemia in the left eye. Corneal scraping-smeared slide, and liquids with contact lenses were submitted to the clinical microbiology laboratory. Cultures of Acanthamoeba spp. were not available; thus, they were stained with calcofluor white. The isolation of Acanthamoeba from the corneal scraping allowed the detection of trophozoites and cysts based on their morphological characteristics. PCR targeting the 18s rRNA gene and subsequent sequencing revealed 99% identity with the Acanthamoeba spp. Although it is challenging to find real-world evidence of Acanthamoeba in clinical microbiology without using culture methods, this case underscores the need for clinical microbiology laboratories to maintain their inspection capabilities.
Pengaruh Efikasi Diri dan Adversity Quotient terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Ahmad Saharuddin , Dewi Nirmala
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Self-Efficacy dan Adversity Quotient terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa kelas 6 sekolah dasar. Latar belakang penelitian ini didasari oleh rendahnya kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa yang dapat mempengaruhi daya pikir kritis dan kreatif mereka. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan ex post facto dengan melibatkan 21 siswa sebagai sampel. Instrumen penelitian mencakup angket self-efficacy dan adversity quotient serta soal pemecahan masalah matematika. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Self-Efficacy dan Adversity Quotient secara signifikan berpengaruh positif terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa. Self-Efficacy memiliki nilai signifikansi 0,019 dan Adversity Quotient 0,004, dengan koefisien determinasi sebesar 38,6%. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya pengembangan aspek psikologis seperti Self-Efficacy dan Adversity Quotient dalam pembelajaran matematika untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa.
Cryptographie asymétrique
Authors: Pointcheval David
Published: June 2024

La cryptographie asymétrique introduite par Diffie et Hellman en 1976 a été rapidement mise en oeuvre avec des constructions de chiffrement et de signature. Cela a conduit à un tout nouveau domaine de recherche, avec des définitions formelles et des modèles de sécurité. Depuis lors, des outils impressionnants ont été développés, avec des propriétés innovatrices, notamment en exploitant les couplages sur les courbes elliptiques.Cryptographie asymétrique présente le chiffrement à clé publique et la signature, puis les primitives de base de la cryptographie asymétrique. Il analyse ensuite la notion de sécurité prouvable, qui définit le fait d’être « sécurisé » pour un schéma cryptographique. En outre, une sélection de protocoles est proposée, avec notamment les preuves à divulgation nulle de connaissance, le calcul multi-parties et l’échange de clé. Après un rappel sur la cryptographie basée sur les couplages, cet ouvrage expose des schémas cryptographiques avancés pour la confidentialité et l’authentification, avec des propriétés supplémentaires, tels que des signatures anonymes et du chiffrement multi-receveurs. Enfin, il traite le sujet plus récent du calcul vérifiable.
Le recyclage, enjeu pour l’économie circulaire
Authors: Cathelineau Michel
Published: June 2024

Limiter la consommation est aujourd’hui une impérieuse nécessité environnementale. Réduire le gaspillage des ressources et la production de déchets, mais aussi savoir valoriser ces derniers pour s’en servir comme une ressource secondaire, sont les piliers de l’économie circulaire. Toutes les matières, quel que soit leur degré de transformation, peuvent être réemployées.Le recyclage, enjeu pour l’économie circulaire ouvre son analyse sur la sensibilisation au rôle de chacun dans la réduction des volumes de déchets individuels. Il dresse ensuite le panorama des stratégies et les challenges du recyclage d’un grand nombre de matières peu transformées (bois, verre, matériaux du bâtiment ou sols pollués) à très transformées (déchets électriques et électroniques, batteries, aimants ou plastiques). Cet ouvrage traite également des aspects de la disponibilité des ressources et les manières d’envisager le cycle dynamique des matières dans un contexte de demande toujours croissante.
Enhanced Quantitative Precipitation Estimation (QPE) through the opportunistic use of Ku TV-sat links via a Dual-Channel Procedure
Authors: Gelbart Louise , Barthès Laurent , Mercier-Tigrine François , Chazottes Aymeric , Mallet Cecile
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Earth – satellite microwave links such as TV-SAT can help for rainfall monitoring and could be a complement or an alternative to ground-based weather radars, rain gauges or satellites dedicated to Earth observation. Rain induced attenuation which is harmful for telecommunication is exploited here as an opportunistic way to estimate rain rate along the path link. This technique makes it possible to obtain rain measurements at a fine temporal resolution (a few tens of seconds) and with a spatial resolution of few kilometers, which is a good compromise for human activities such as civil security (watershed monitoring, flash flood), agriculture or transport. Among the advantages of this technique, one can note the low cost of the hardware used (which can be commercial) as well as that of its maintenance on site. However, measured attenuation does not directly provide rain intensity and some parameters have to be estimated. Among these, it is necessary to take into account the contribution of the natural radiation of the atmosphere. In this paper, we detail a theoretical framework allowing to estimate rainfall from the measurements of a low-cost sensor operating simultaneously over two parts of the Ku-frenquency band. Then this framework is assessed in a densely instrumented area in south of France, where it is shown that very good results are obtained when compared to rain gauges measurements, both in terms of overall rain accumulation and in terms of rainfall rate distribution. Then we apply this dual channel method in Ivory Coast, in the metropolitan area of Abidjan, where such an approach is very promising. It is shown that this technique when compared to rain gauge measurements give results far better than a single-channel naive approach neglecting natural radiation of atmosphere, but that there are still significant errors in the rain assessment, leading to a persistent underestimation of rain accumulation. Finally we discuss various effects that could lead to this remaining underestimation, opening the door to further studies.
Calibration of Hydroxyacetonitrile (HOCH2CN) and Methyl isocyanate (CH3NCO) Isomers using I- Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry (CIMS)
Authors: Finewax Zachary , Chattopadhyay Aparajeo , Neuman J. Andrew , Roberts James , Burkholder James
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The toxic reduced nitrogen compound methyl isocyanate (CH3NCO, MIC) has been reported present in wildfire and bio-mass burning emissions, agricultural fumigation plumes, and indoor air. Its isomer, hydroxyacetonitrile (HOCH2CN, glycolonitrile, HAN) has not been observed in the Earth’s atmosphere to date. In this study, absolute sensitivity calibrations for these isomers using two I- chemical ionization mass spectrometry (I-CIMS) instruments, time-of-flight (ToF) and quadrupole (Quad) instruments, commonly used in laboratory and field measurements, were performed, for the first time, over a range of ion-molecule reactor temperature (10–40 °C) and I(H2O)-/I- ratio (0.01–1). This study demonstrates that I-CIMS, under typical operating conditions, is not sensitive to MIC with limits of detection (LOD) of >860 and >570 ppb for the ToF and Quad I-CIMS instruments, respectively. Both I-CIMS instruments are, however, highly sensitive to the HAN isomer with 0.3 and 3 ppt LODs for the ToF-CIMS and Quad-CIMS instruments, respectively. These results contradict several recent field studies that have reported the detection of MIC using I-CIMS instruments. This study demonstrates that HAN, rather than MIC, was most likely the C2H3NO isomer observed in those field studies, although the source chemistry for HAN remains uncharacterized.
On the dynamics of ozone depletion events at Villum Research Station in the High Arctic
Authors: Pernov Jakob Boyd , Hjorth Jens Liengaard , Sørensen Lise Lotte , Skov Henrik
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Ozone depletion events (ODEs) occur every spring in the Arctic and have implications for the atmospheric oxidizing capacity, radiative balance, and mercury oxidation. Here we comprehensively analyze ozone, ODEs, and their connection to meteorological and air mass history variables through statistical analyses, back-trajectories, and machine learning (ML) from observations at Villum Research Station, Station Nord, Greenland. We show that the ODE frequency and duration peak in May followed by April and March, which is likely related to air masses spending more time over sea ice and increases in radiation from March to May. Back-trajectories indicate that, as spring progresses, ODE air masses spend more time within the mixed layer and the geographic origins move closer to Villum. ODE frequency and duration are increasing during May (low confidence) and April (high confidence), respectively. Our analysis revealed that ODEs are favorable under sunny, calm conditions with air masses arriving from northerly wind directions with sea ice contact. The ML model was able to reproduce the ODE occurrence and illuminated that radiation, time over sea ice, and temperature were the most important variables for modeling ODEs during March, April, and May, respectively. Several variables displayed threshold ranges for contributing to the positive prediction of ODEs vs Non-ODEs, notably temperature, radiation, wind direction, time spent over sea ice, and snow. Our ML methodology provides a framework for investigating and comparing the environmental drivers of ODEs between different Arctic sites and can be applied to other atmospheric phenomena (e.g., atmospheric mercury depletion events).
Modelling firn density at Dye-2 and KAN_U, two sites in the percolation zone of the Greenland ice sheet
Authors: Zhang Xueyu , Liu Lin , Noël Brice , Luo Zhicai
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Modelling firn density is crucial for understanding the current mass balance of the Greenland ice sheet (GrIS) and predicting its future. As snowmelt increases in a warming climate on the GrIS, accurate information about firn density and its variability over time and space becomes increasingly important in the percolation zone. Previous research indicates that none of the existing models accurately simulate firn properties at sites with varying snowmelt rates due to the limited knowledge of liquid water percolation and the complexity of firn densification. Here, we enhance the representation of the firn densification model based on the Community Firn Model (CFM) by (i) using the stressed-based dry-firn densification scheme and recently published parametrizations for firn characteristics, (ii) modifying the expression of irreducible water in the Darcy-flow scheme, and (iii) allowing the time step to be adaptive. The improved model is employed at two climatologically distinct sites, Dye-2 and KAN_U, two sites in the southwest percolation zone of the GrIS, to evaluate its performance. The modelled firn depth-density profiles at the two study sites generally agree well with the in situ measurements obtained from 16 firn cores drilled between 2012 and 2019. At Dye-2, with comparatively high accumulation and low snowmelt rates, the model simulates thin ice lenses and/or ice layers in the top 10 m of the firn column. The modelled firn density aligns with the average level of observations, with the relative bias in density ranging from 0.36 % to 6 %. At the KAN_U site, characterized by relatively low accumulation and high snowmelt rates, the model captures high-density layers (~917 kg · m-3) caused by the refreezing of liquid water. The observed ice slabs are partly reproduced, and the relative bias in density between simulations and observations at all 8 cores is within ±5 %.
The unicellular NUM v.0.91: A trait-based plankton model evaluated in two contrasting biogeographic provinces
Authors: Hansen Trine Frisbæk , Canfield Donald Eugene , Andersen Ken Haste , Bjerrum Christian Jannik
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Trait-based models founded on biophysical principles are becoming popular in planktonic ecological modeling, and justifiably so. They allow for slim, efficient models with a significant reduction in parameters, well suited for modeling the past and future climate changes. In their simplest form, trait-based models describe the ecosystem in one set of parameters defined by first principles, rooted in physics, geometry, and evolution. The result is an emerging ecosystem defined by physical and chemical limitations at the cell level. At present, however, a significant part of these parameters is not fully constrained, which potentially introduces a considerable uncertainty to the model results. Here, we investigate how these parameters influence the ecosystem structure of one of the simplest trait-based models, the Nutrient-Unicellular-Multicellular (NUM) model. We describe the unicellular module of the NUM model and through an extensive parameter sensitivity analysis, we demonstrate that the model – with a large span in parameters – can capture the general features of the pico-, nano-, and micro planktonic ecosystem at the southern California Current. We show that it is possible to narrow the range of parameters to get a stable, acceptable, solution. Finally, we show that the model responds correctly to a change in oceanographic setting. Our analysis demonstrates that the unicellular module of the NUM model is accessible for the general non-expert without intimate knowledge of the parameter settings, and that the first-principal approach is well suited for modeling poorly resolved region and ecosystem evolution during current and deep time climate change.
A local thermal non-equilibrium model for Rain-on-Snow events
Authors: Heinze Thomas
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Liquid water movement through a snowpack, e.g. during rain-on-snow events or meltwater infiltration, is an essential process to understand runoff generation, flash floods, and snow avalanches. From a physical point of view, water infiltration into snow is a strongly coupled thermo-hydraulic problem with a thermal non-equilibrium between phases because the infiltrating water can be substantially warmer than the snowpack. Contrary to water infiltration into a frozen soil, the solid volume fraction is highly dynamic due to melting of snow and (re-)freezing of water. This work presents the first true multi-phase local thermal non-equilibrium model with variable volume fractions of all involved phases including the snowpack as solid porous matrix. While the possible value range of hydraulic, geometrical, and thermal parameters within a snowpack can be highly variable, the developed model is subsequently used to systematically study the effects of environmental conditions and parameters on the spatial distribution of melting and freezing within the snowpack. The model can be used to identify the formation of new ice layers due to refreezing as well as layers of enhanced melting.
Brief communication: Implications of outstanding solitons for the occurrence of rogue waves at two additional sites in the North Sea
Authors: Teutsch Ina , Weisse Ralf , Wahls Sander
Published: June 2024

Abstract. We investigate rogue waves in buoy and radar measurement data from shallow depths in the southern North Sea. We analyze the role of solitons for the occurrence of rogue waves by computing discrete soliton spectra using the nonlinear Fourier transform for the Korteweg–de Vries equation with vanishing boundary conditions. In a previous study, data from a single measurement site were considered. The comparison of soliton spectra from time series with and without rogue waves suggested a connection between the shape of the soliton spectrum and the occurrence of rogue waves. In this study, results for two additional sites are reported.
Magma-poor continent–ocean transition zones of the southern North Atlantic: a wide-angle seismic synthesis of a new frontier
Authors: Welford J. Kim
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Magma-poor rifted margins, and their corresponding potential zones of exhumed serpentinized mantle, represent a unique class of tectonic boundaries with enormous promise for advancing the energy transition, such as with hydrogen production and carbon sequestration and in the search for critical minerals. In this study, a synthesis of the results from seismic refraction and wide-angle reflection (RWAR) profiling and resulting velocity models across the continent–ocean transitions of the southern North Atlantic Ocean is presented. The models are assessed and compared to understand characteristic basement types and upper mantle behaviour across the region and between conjugate margin pairs and to calibrate how their continent–ocean transition zones (COTZs) are defined. Ultimately, this work highlights the variable nature of continent–ocean transition zones, even within the magma-poor rifted margin end-member case, and points to avenues for future research to fill the knowledge gaps that will accelerate the energy transition.
Temporal markers in a temperate ice core: insights from 3H and 137Cs profiles from the Adamello Glacier
Authors: Di Stefano Elena , Baccolo Giovanni , Clemenza Massimiliano , Delmonte Barbara , Fiorini Deborah , Garzonio Roberto , Schwikowski Margit , Maggi Valter
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The article discusses the use of tritium (3H) and cesium (137Cs) as temporal markers in ice cores extracted from temperate glaciers. We present a complete tritium profile for a 46 m ice core drilled from the Adamello Glacier, a temperate glacier in the Italian Alps, and compare it to the 137Cs profile from the same ice core. Our analysis reveals tritium contamination between 19 and 32 m of depth, which can be attributed to the global radioactive fallout caused by atmospheric nuclear-bomb testing that took place in the 1950s and 1960s. Results show that the radioactive peak associated with 1963 does not occur at the same depth for both 3H and 137Cs; instead, the tritium peak is 1.5 m above the cesium one. Our hypothesis is that this misalignment is caused by meltwater-induced post-depositional processes that affect 137Cs, which is more sensitive to percolation than 3H. The total inventory of 137Cs in this ice core is also among the lowest ever reported, providing additional evidence that the presence of meltwater has affected the distribution of this radionuclide within the ice. In contrast, the total tritium inventory is comparable to what is reported in the literature, making it a more reliable temporal marker for temperate glaciers.
COVID-19, respuestas públicas y modelos de gobierno: un análisis comparativo de Quito y Guayaquil
Authors: Barrera Guarderas Augusto , Álvarez Villacrés Silvia , González Comín Javier , Villavicencio Johanna , Quevedo Bastidas Inti Kory , Romero Bedoya Jenifer
Published: June 2024

Ecuador tuvo un deficiente desempeño en la gestión de los primeros meses de la pandemia de COVID-19, mostrando una falta de respuesta pública sumado a la constatación de disímiles y contradictorias trayectorias del COVID-19 en las distintas localidades y territorios del país.
El objeto de esta investigación es realizar un análisis comparativo de gestión local de la pandemia en las dos principales ciudades del país, Quito y Guayaquil, focalizando el estudio en las relaciones e interacciones que surgen entre los modelos de gobierno y cuestionando cómo cada uno de estos gobiernos locales respondieron frente a la pandemia, en función de su modelo de gobernanza y sus capacidades públicas. Es, por tanto, un trabajo descriptivo y comparativo que aproxima dos variables. De un lado, el comportamiento del COVID-19 en estas ciudades, específicamente la (sobre)mortalidad y la trayectoria espacial que adoptó. Por otro lado, a partir de la reconstrucción de las agencias públicas, modos de gestión, narrativas dominantes y estrategias de intervención, se realiza una caracterización de los regímenes urbanos y tipos de gobernanza identificados que permiten comprender las diferentes trayectorias en los casos propuestos. Finalmente, se propone una discusión sobre múltiples aproximaciones a las respuestas públicas locales frente a la pandemia.
Efficacy of Artificial Recharge Structures
Authors: C.Nedunchezhian  , R. Mohandoss  , G. Ravikumar
Published: June 2024

Artificial recharge mechanisms are resorted to when natural recharge is not sufficient for sustainable ground water levels. This study attempted to determine the efficacy of some artificial recharge structures constructed by TWAD board in Vadavathur village in Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu state. The direction of ground water flow has been found out by overlaying the periodical water level contours over the topography map. The result indicates that the ground water flow was towards Northwest and West directions and follows the natural ground slope. The water level fluctuation method and norms recommended by Ground Water Estimation Committee 1998 was used for water budgeting of the study area. The study identified a large amount of inflow coming into this basin from the Northeast and Eastern boundaries
Dizajn dla wszystkich. Subiektywnie o wystawach projektowania
Authors: Śliwa Anna
Published: June 2024

Everything is designed – this slogan is not new, so we have managed to get used to the idea, that we live surrounded by designers’ works. In museums – it is no longer only artistic craft, but also contemporary industrial design that has a chance of presentation at exhibitions, and even be included in museum collections. There are publications released about brilliant designers and their work. Although we still do not have a design museum in Poland, institutions have been more open to this discipline. Witnesses to these changes are the recently launched industrial design galleries at the National Museum in Warsaw (since 2017) and National Museum in Kraków (2021), as well as a cycle Polish Designs Polish Designers, functioning at the Museum of Gdynia (since 2014). This article traces the interesting journey of applied objects to the museum Parnassus. It is also a story about the way they are displayed: from festivals, through exhibitions, to online designs. How do you build an interesting, senses-engaging, sustainable and smart narrative? What subjects focus the attention of the majority of curators in Poland and Europe at the moment? Design attracts the young generation to museums. We want to see it. The former question whether there is space for industrial design in museums should be replaced with a new one: How do you present it in a good and creative way.
Moralna filozofija u djelima Stjepana Zimmermanna
Authors: Macut Ivan
Published: June 2024

Uz uvodne napomene i zaključne napomene, ovaj je rad podijeljen na tri poglavlja. U prvom poglavlju pod naslovom Moralni smisao života istražuje se Zimmermannova potraga za smislom života. Zimmermannovo razmišljanje o životu i njegovu smislu nije čisto spekulativne naravi nego, štoviše, izvire iz njegovoga vlastitog životnog iskustvenog susreta s prolaznošću života. Ipak, Zimmermann odgovor na ovo pitanje traži u okviru filozofije. U drugom poglavlju rada koji je naslovljen Filozofsko opravdanje moralnosti prikazuje se Zimmermannovo opravdavanje moralnosti na način da propitujući čovjeka kao takvoga i njegov život dolazi do zaključka kako moral, ukoliko želi izbjeći subjektivizam, svoje opravdanje i temelj mora imati izvan čovjeka, a za Zimmermanna taj je temelj Bog. U trećem poglavlju rada koji je naslovljen Dva načina teističkog utemeljenja moralnosti izlaže se o Zimmermannovom izlaganju o dva moguća načina utemeljenja moralnosti u kontekstu teističke filozofije i pogleda na svijet: prvo, iz teodiceje prelazi se u etiku, te drugo, iz moralnosti se uzdiže u teodiceju. Zaključak je rada da iz ovog teističkog utemeljenja za Zimmermanna proizlaze i daljnje važne posljedice za život čovjeka koji svoju konačnu svrhu i puninu sreće može pronaći isključivo u Bogu.
Towards Sustainable Energy Practices: Experimental Assessment of Waste Heat Recovery from Multistage Air Compressor Operations
Authors: Rohit P. Sarode
Published: June 2024

Compressed air is inefficient and uses a lot of energy, yet it has many industrial uses nevertheless. The thermal energy produced by the compressor accounts for the bulk of its energy consumption. When compared to the amount of energy used by the compressor, the amount of compressed air being supplied to the compressed air network is insufficient. Whether air cooled or water cooled compressors are used, efficient methods can be used to capture the thermal energy that is generated during the process of compressing air. This research looks at a number of different approaches of reusing thermal energy, compares the efficiency of different heat recovery devices, and finds out how well they work. The results shed light on the practicality and efficiency of waste heat recovery systems in industrial compressor operations, thanks to experiments and data analysis. The results of this study have important implications for the advancement of sustainable energy practices in manufacturing.
On the estimates of the shortage of personnel with vocational education (Part 1. Mid-level specialists)
Authors: Коваленко А.А. , Федотов А.В.
Published: June 2024

Введение. Прогнозирование и стратегическое планирование перспективных потребностей в рабочей силе и развитие среднего профессионального образования регламентированы законодательством Российской Федерации. Вопросы применения современных методов прогнозирования требуют рассмотрения в контексте требований установленных норм. Цель. Освещение результатов анализа нормативных и методических документов, определяющих вопросы прогнозирования и стратегического планирования развития системы образования Российской Федерации. Методы. Использованы методы обобщающего анализа содержания нормативных документов, систематизации актуальной правовой информации в  разрезе задач прогнозирования и стратегического планирования. Результаты. Систематизирована информация о  документах, определяющих актуальную нормативно-правовую рамку разработок, направленных на  создание перспективных прогнозов развития образования, а также на создание концепций и документации стратегического планирования. Научная новизна. В  ходе анализа выявлены современные направления прогнозирования и  стратегического планирования, нашедшие отражение в  нормативно-правовой документации последних лет. Практическая значимость. Приведенные в статье данные могут быть использованы разработчиками прогностических и планирующих документов стратегического характера, а  также членами проектных групп, выполняющих работы, связанные с формированием прогнозов и стратегических планов развития.

Introduction. Forecasting and strategic planning of  long-term labor needs and the development of  secondary vocational education are regulated by  the legislation of the Russian Federation. The issues of applying modern forecasting methods require consideration in the context of the requirements of established norms. Aim. The coverage of the results of the analysis of normative and methodological documents, which define the issues of forecasting and strategic planning of the development of the education system of the Russian Federation. Methods. The methods of generalizing analysis of the content of normative documents, systematization of relevant legal information in the context of forecasting and strategic planning tasks are used. Result. The information on documents defining the current regulatory framework for developments aimed at creating long-term forecasts for the development of education, as well as creating concepts and documentation for strategic planning is systematised. Scientific novelty. Modern directions of forecasting and strategic planning were identified, which were reflected in the regulatory and legal documentation of recent years. Practical significance. The data obtained and systematised in the article can be used by the developers of predictive and planning documents of a strategic nature, as well as members of project teams whose work is related to the formation of forecasts and strategic development plans.
A Convenient Truth? Austrian Tourism and Nation Brand in the United States
Authors: Richter Hannes R.
Published: June 2024

This article investigates the underpinnings of the Austrian image, or nation brand, in the United States. Austria’s image has been informed by aesthetic variables since before World War II, and the dissemination of images of natural beauty, Alpine purity, and culture, perfectly captured in tourism posters from the era, were welcome tactics to foster a favorable impression of the newly established Second Republic after World War II. This successfully negated much of the country’s immediate, darker past while creating much-needed revenue from tourism. The article presents results from three different studies over time to gauge if these foundations of the Austrian brand in the United States have remained in effect over time: a series of public opinion surveys, a social media analysis, and the results of focus groups conducted specifically with young Americans.
Análisis psicométrico de la escala unidimensional de Burnout estudiantil en el contexto educativo universitario salvadoreño
Authors: Lobos Rivera Marlon Elías , Chacón Andrade Edgardo René , Flores Monterrosa Angélica Nohemy , Durán Hernández Tania Flor , Tejada Rodríguez Jennyfer Carolina , Gómez Gómez Natalie
Published: June 2024

El burnout estudiantil es un fenómeno escasamente abordado en El Salvador, principalmente porque no hay herramientas válidas y confiables para medir este constructo. Por lo tanto, el propósito de este estudio es comprobar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala Unidimensional de Burnout Estudiantil (EUBE) en el contexto educativo universitario salvadoreño. El estudio es de tipo instrumental con diseño transversal. Se utilizó un muestreo de tipo bola de nieve, en el cual participaron 278 estudiantes universitarios. Hubo una participación mayormente del género femenino (61,9 %). La media de edad general fue de 25 años. La técnica de recolección de datos fue la encuesta digital. Los resultados por medio de la validez de constructo evidencian que el instrumento posee una estructura bidimensional en el contexto universitario salvadoreño. Además, los hallazgos indican que la escala cuenta con adecuada validez de criterio y confiabilidad. Se concluye que la EUBE tiene suficientes evidencias de validez y confiabilidad para ser utilizada en el contexto universitario salvadoreño.
Revista Entorno No. 77, 2024: 32-41
Inquiry Learning Methods and Learning Styles on English Learning Outcomes at MTs Negeri 6 Boyolali
Authors: Palupi Rismaka , Sujito Sujito
Published: June 2024

The reason of this inquire nearly is to select (1) To test the contrasts between the inquire technique and standard methods on English Learning, (2) To test the contrasts in learning styles on English Learning, and (3) To test the influence of the interaction between the inquire method and the plan and learning styles on English Learning. This quantitative an test procedure. The information examination strategy in this look at may be a two-way examination of fluctuation test utilizing SPSS 25. The inquire roughly orchestrate utilized may be a 2x3 factorial organize. Based on the comes roughly of the information examination, they are: (1) Application of the inquire strategy and tradition strategy with a centrality respect humbler than ? < 0.05, to be specific 0.000, so it can be clarified that there are contrasts inside the English Learning of VIII grade at MTs Negeri 6 Boyolali who are teaching utilizing ask and facilitate instruction methodologies, (2) Sound, visual and kinesthetic learning styles of understudies with a significance regard more diminutive than ? < 0.05, to be particular 0.000, meaning that there's a differentiate inside the English Learning of VIII grade at MTs Negeri 6 Boyolali, and (3) the interaction strategy of inquire and the tradition method with a crucial respect more minute than ? < 0.05, to be specific 0.001, so that there's an interaction of the inquire procedure and tradition procedure and sound, visual and kinesthetic learning styles on the English Learning of VIII grade MTs Negeri 6 Boyolali. Based on around of this inquire nearly, it was concluded that utilizing the inquire procedure and learning plan can make strides English Learning. The proposition of this inquire around is that the inquire method can be utilized as a way to make strides English Learning.
ESP Students’ Perception on Role Playing for Boosting Their Speaking Skill
Authors: Zulfa Puspa Fortuna , Suryanti Ery , Tazali Imam
Published: June 2024

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) emphasizes on the use of English related to the students’ major taken. It is manifested in four skills and one of them is speaking skill. The role-playing learning technique has been implemented for boosting their speaking skill. The aim of this research is to find students’ perception towards the application of the role-playing learning technique in boosting students' speaking skill. As much as 31 students of Information System and Accounting Information System majors were employed to this research and it was conducted in Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika. This research was a descriptive and analyzed qualitatively. The data were gathered from students’ perception which were obtained from their fulfillment of online form and also an open-ended interview. There were 13 questions to investigate and dig students’ perception and it has represented the data. It resulted that they had positive perception towards the implementation of role-playing in English class with details: good for boosting linguistics (1). Accuracy of speech, 2). Appropriate placement of pressure, tone, joints and duration. 3). Word choice (diction). and 4). Accuracy of conversational targets (use of sentences)) and non-linguistics skills (natural, calm and not stiff, as well as their self-confidence). In conclusion, role playing can be recommendation for learning speaking English, not only for students in primary education, but also students in higher education.
The Implementation of English Literature in Classroom Literacy Learning in The Digital Era at MAN 2 Surakarta
Authors: Shofia Arina Nuriyana , Sujito Sujito
Published: June 2024

Literature is the written language representing human expression or spoken works that are inspired by ideas, beliefs, experiences, and emotions in the form of imagination, reflection of reality or raw data wrapped in an aesthetic package through language. While literacy is the ability to read and write. The method used in this study is a qualitative method that uses descriptive analysis of data from interviews, discussions and observations and a literature review approach, while the references used are several scientific journals / articles, books and references from reliable sources. The subject of this research is the work of grade X and XI students or Phases E and F in the Independent Curriculum. The result showed of the understanding and provide into how the implementation of English literature can develop in the era of digitalization through literacy learning in the classroom such as the development of English literature in the era of digital technology that allows English literature to be recognized by students. The limitation of this research itself is that sources have the same perspective as the topic under study, so that this research can take and see from the perspective of the source, but with different content but the same context. So, with the role of English literature in learning literacy in the digital era, it certainly has a significant influence or contribution to the development of English literature. Thus, we can see that English literature can contribute or have a positive nuance to developments in literacy learning in the digital era, both theoretically and practically.
PENGARUH KUALITAS KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH TERHADAP MUTU PENDIDIKAN DI SMP NEGERI 1 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Khoirunnisa Khoirunnisa , Monica Shella , Al Hariri Arif Rahman
Published: June 2024

The principal is one of the components of education that is influential in improving the quality of schools. The quality of school education is largely determined by the success of the principal in managing the available educational staff. This study aims to find out how the influence of the quality of the principal's leadership on improving the quality of education at SMP N 1 Lubuklinggau. The subjects of this study were school principals, teachers and school committees. The research method uses a qualitative approach, namely by using observation and interviews as a data collection technique, then the data is analyzed in a qualitative descriptive manner, namely by carrying out data reduction, data display and conclusions. The results of the interviews were validated with member checks, and from the results of the research it was found that the way to lead the principal through deliberations and polls made all members of the school's management feel comfortable when expressing their opinions. In essence the leadership quality of the principal is an important factor in the progress of the school, because a good school must be led by a competent principal.
Kepala Sekolah  merupakan salah satu komponen pendidikan yang berpengaruh dalam meningkatkan kualitas sekolah. Kualitas pendidikan sekolah sangat ditentukan oleh keberhasilan Kepala Sekolah  dalam mengelola tenaga kependidikan yang tersedia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh kualitas kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah  terhadap peningkatan mutu pendidikan di SMP N 1 Lubuklinggau. Subjek penelitian ini adalah Kepala Sekolah, guru dan komite sekolah. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, yaitu dengan menggunakan observasi dan wawancara sebagai teknik pengumpulan data, kemudian data di analisis secara deskriptif kualitatif yaitu dengan melakukan redusi data, data display dan kesimpulan. Hasil wawancara di validasi dengan member chek, dan dari hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa cara memimpin Kepala Sekolah  dengan musyawarah dan jajak pendapat membuat seluruh anggota kepengurusan sekolah merasa nyaman ketika mengutarakan pendapatnya. Pada intinya, kualitas kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah  adalah faktor penting dalam kemajuan sekolah, karena sekolah yang baik pasti dipimpin oleh seorang Kepala Sekolah  yang kompeten.
UPAYA PENGEMBANGAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA MATERI RANGKAIAN LISTRIK PARALEL KELAS IX MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PJBL) SMP IT NURUL HUDA KEEROM-PAPUA
Authors: Padiyo Padiyo
Published: June 2024

Penerapan pembelajaran dengan pendekatan saintifik melalui Model Project Based Learning (PjBL) tersebut telah dilakukan pada siswa Kelas IX Semester Ganjil Tahun Pelajaran 2023/2024 pada materi dalam pembelajaran IPA Rangkaian Listrik. Kreativitas siswa dalam pembelajaran IPA Rangkaian Listrik dapat ditingkatkan melalui berbagai cara dengan penerapan pembelajaran PjBL ini. Project Based Learning atau pembelajaran berbasis proyek merupakan salah satu alternative pembelajaran yang bisa digunakan tidak hanya untuk menilai aspek kognitif, tetapi untuk kerja siswa. Tujuan PTK ini adalah mendeskripsikan penerapan pembelajaran model Project Based Learning (PjBL) mampu meningkatkan kreativitas siswa Kelas IX SMP IT Nurul Huda Keerom dalam pembelajaran IPA, dan menganalisis hasilnya. Hasil PTK ini menunjukkan bahwa Model Project Based Learning (Pjbl) dapat meningkatkan kreativitas siswa Kelas IX SMP IT Nurul Huda Keerom dalam pembelajaran IPA. Dengan PTK ini hasilnya terjadi peningkatan dan pencapaian hasil yang sangat baik, meliputi: 1) kemampuan berpikir kreatif dalam membuat Rangkaian Listrik dengan rata-rata nilai sebesar 80,50; 2) keterampilan berpikir luwes atau fleksibel dalam membuat Rangkaian Listrik dengan rataan sebesar 88,10. Hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan referensi untuk peneliti lain yang akan menerapkan model pembelajaran PjBL pada tema yang lain.
Modelling E-commerce Data Using Pareto Principle
Authors: Ogundunmade Tayo P , Adepoju Adedayo A
Published: June 2024

Background: Leveraging the Pareto Principle has become not just feasible but strategically crucial for businesses as the e-commerce field continues to grow with a multitude of products, customers, and marketing channels. By concentrating their efforts on the most important aspects of their business, organizations may enhance client experiences, increase returns on investment, and streamline procedures. In the cutthroat world of e-commerce, this strategy enables businesses to deploy resources more effectively, optimize returns on investment, and promote sustainable growth. Objective: Consequently, the goal is to evaluate product performance in the e-commerce sector to pinpoint best-selling products and slow-moving inventory. The dataset used in this paper is sourced from a UK-based retail website containing a diverse range of products and orders. Methods: The data were subjected to quantitative descriptive analysis, and the Pareto principle was applied to illustrate the differences in sales contributions among the top few countries. Results: According to this study, the company’s sales are mostly influenced by a small number of important markets, with the contribution of other areas being comparatively insignificant. The UK is without a doubt the company’s main market. Conclusion: The analysis indicates that there is room for growth in the present overseas commerce, and that the corporation can achieve significant sales growth by implementing focused marketing campaigns.
Menganalisis Dampak Krisis Ekonomi Terhadap Tingkat Ekonomi Makro
Authors: Javier Syarif Ananta Syahbana  , Yuyun Setyawati  , Muhammad Yasin
Published: June 2024

This Research Aims To Analyze The Impact Of The Economic Crisis On The Macroeconomic Level, Focusing On Key Variables Such As Economic Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation And Trade Balance. Using Historical Data And Quantitative Economic Analysis Methods, This Study Identifies Patterns And Trends That Emerge During Periods Of Economic Crisis In Various Countries. The Research Results Show That Economic Crises Tend To Cause A Significant Contraction In Gross Domestic Product (GDP), A Sharp Increase In The Unemployment Rate, As Well As Significant Price Fluctuations That Impact The Inflation Rate. In Addition, This Analysis Also Highlights How Fiscal And Monetary Policy Responses Can Speed Up Or Slow Down Economic Recovery. The Conclusions Of This Research Emphasize The Importance Of Appropriate Policy Strategies In Dealing With The Economic Crisis To Minimize Its Negative Impact On The Macro Economy.
Naked dress: oltre lo shock, verso l'empowerment femminile
Authors: Limongi Douglas
Published: June 2024

Naked dress: oltre lo shock, verso l'empowerment femminile