bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Curing Kinetics of Epoxy Adhesive by Non-Isothermal DSC
Authors: Dewi Wiwiek Utami , Sutrisna Rizky , Supriyatno Heru , Astutiningsih Sotya , Chalid Mochamad
Published: February 2024

Non-isothermal DSC has been used to investigate the curing kinetics of epoxy adhesives (DGEBA-cycloaliphatic amine). The epoxy samples were scanned on DSC with five heating rates (5°C/min, 7.5°C/min, 10°C/min, 12.5°C/min, and 15°C/min). The curing kinetics were obtained through ASTM standards E2890 and E698 (the Ozawa and Kissinger methods). The kinetic parameters obtained include Ea (activation energy), A (pre-exponential factor), and n (reaction order). The activation energy calculated from the Kissinger and Ozawa method was slightly different but insignificant. The reaction rate (dα/dt) and degree of curing/conversion (α) relationship towards temperature (T), and time (t) was also investigated. The curing process's reaction rate (dα/dt) has maximum value; it can no longer increase after a specific conversion rate (α).
The Comparison of Polyethersulfone (PES)/N-Methyl 2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) on the Fabrication of Hollow Fiber Membranes with Commercial Membranes for Applications Hemodialysis
Authors: Maisarah Nada Mustika , Nurkhamidah Siti , Altway Ali , Susianto Susianto , Taufany Fadlilatul , Cahyo Zumatul Atiko Islamiyah , Sari Dewi Puspita , Rahmawati Yeni
Published: February 2024

The decrease in kidney function is caused by an increase in creatinine and urea levels in the blood; this is the cause of chronic kidney failure (GGK) in patients. Hemodialysis membrane technology is an alternative treatment for chronic renal failure by separating dissolved components in the blood, such as creatinine and urea, using dialysate fluid by passing through the membrane pores. Therefore, the characteristics of hemodialysis membranes become essential to meet the requirements of a dialyzer. This study aimed to compare the features of the resulting hemodialysis membrane with several commercial membranes. In this study, there were four kinds of commercial membranes used, namely F8HPS, FX80, LO PS 15, and Nipro Elisio 15-H, were compared with membrane products that have variations in the composition of polyethylene (PES) using N-methyl-2-pyrolidone (NMP) solvents are 22.5; 24; and 25%. The membrane manufacturing method uses nonsolvent-induced precipitation (NISP). The resulting hollow fiber membrane is characterized by surface morphology using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), functional groups (FT-IR), and tensile test analysis (DMA). The results showed that the composition of PES/NMP is 25%, close to the characteristics of Nipro Elisio 15-H.
Intensify Biodegradation Process of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Waste Generated from 3D Printing Activities
Authors: Hamdan Muhammad Naqib , Mohd Naim Amir Mustaqim , Mohd Rozi Nuradlyna Safyah , Sajab Mohd Shaiful , Kaco Hatika
Published: February 2024

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is a key technology driving Industry 4.0. via the formation of three-dimensional objects from a computer-aided design model which can be done through layer-by-layer technique. Polylactic acid (PLA) ranks as one of the most favored materials as a 3D printing filament. Despite its unique properties, PLA took about 12 weeks to biodegrade which is slow degradation leads to an increased rate of plastic pollution in the environment. The aim of this study was to provide an alternative method for bioplastic waste management through biodegradation process using potting mix soil at different incubation temperatures and times. The PLA was designed in coupon shapes and eventually, 3D printed, respectively. Consequently, potting mix soil was prepared in a container and coupon, as all PLA samples were then planted 7 cm from the soil surface. Eventually, PLA samples were subjected to biodegradation process in the soil at 25 °C and 50 °C. Subsequently, each sample was drawn from the soil at different incubation times up to 65 days. The results show that prolong incubation time has resulted in PLA coupon losing weight up to 10.4% and 1.4% for the incubation time of 25 °C and 50 °C, respectively. Meanwhile, the physical structure has deteriorated to powder form and the fragility decreases proportionally as prolonged incubation time. Functional groups analysis showed the functional groups altered after the biodegradation process of PLA and soil. Ergo, this method can be utilized for the community to execute self-degradation of their PLA waste generated even at their own facility.
Investigation Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composite with Difference Composition of Nucleating Agent Based Sorghum Fiber
Authors: Zainuddin Zarlina , Nurtiasto Taufiq , Nugraha Adam Febriyanto , Laksmono Joddy Arya , Chalid Mochamad
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this research is to investigate the mechanical effects of polypropylene using sorghum fiber as nucleating agent. Alkalization, bleaching, and acid hydrolysis are all used to chemically modify sorghum fiber. This modified sorghum fiber was then mixed with polypropylene as a polymer matrix for 10 minutes in a rheomix at 100 rpm at 165°C and molded in a hot press. The results of this study suggest that acid hydrolysis can improve the crystallinity and compatibility of sorghum fiber. Furthermore, at 23.44 MPa, the optimum mechanical characteristics of a mixture of polypropylene and micro fibrillated cellulose (MFC) from sorghum fiber were achieved from 0.5% MFC resulting from acid hydrolysis.
The Effectiveness of Hydroxyapatite as a Filler in Denture Base Materials Based on Polymethyl Methacrylate to Improving Mechanical Properties
Authors: Kaloka Ardista Izdhihar , Ilma Hubbi Hikmatu , Airlangga Bramantyo , Syaifudin Achmad , Sumarno Sumarno
Published: February 2024

Poly (methyl methacrylate) or PMMA is an acrylic material has been used widely as a denture base material. The denture base materials should exhibit good mechanical properties and dimensional stability in moist environment. Hydroxyapatite (HAp) as a filler is added to improve the mechanical properties of the denture base. Process for the manufacture of denture base composites consists of a synthesis of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) with suspension polymerization process, treatment filler hydroxyapatite, mixing component powder and liquid, molding and curing process. hydroxyapatite concentrations used were 0%, 1.5%, 3%, 4.5%, 6%, 7.5% and 9%. Characterization of PMMA product resulted an average particle size of 48.7 microns, dominant percentage of taxicity in atactic 39.5% and syndiotactic 60.7%. In the FTIR spectra, no impurity compounds were detected in PMMA products. The highest tensile strength value was found in hydroxyapatite which contained 6%, which was 63.87 MPa according to the PMMA standard for denture base.
Completion and Workover Riser Connection Qualification for HPHT Applications
Authors: Karlapalem Lalit C. , Weise Jeremy , Muradov Andrei , Snarheim David
Published: February 2024

This paper describes the design and development process and details the successfully completed qualification work of an industry-first rotary-shouldered connection that is 20,000 psi working pressure rated as per American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 17G[1]. This connection is used in a Drill Pipe-Based Riser (DPBR) that can be used in a Through-BOP Intervention Riser System (TBIRS)[1] or in an Open Water Intervention Riser System (OWIRS)[1]. The design and qualification of the connection while navigating the different challenging requirements from several industry standards are described, along with valuable lessons learned.

Failures Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) was performed using a collaborative process between various stakeholders and used to create a detailed qualification program. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was used to determine the static, functional and cyclic capacities of the threaded connector in accordance with API 17G[1], API 17TR8[2] and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (B&PVC) Section VIII Division 3[5]. Physical testing consisted of validating the connector capacities by performing make- and-break (functionality) testing, sealability testing, and cyclic fatigue testing. Independent Third Party (I3P) witnessing, and review was completed on all relevant design and qualification activities as per the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) requirements for High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) equipment.

The drill pipe type connection used to complete this fit-for-purpose design and subsequent API 17G qualification for a 20,000 psi riser is a versatile product that reduces the total cost of ownership. It enhances operational efficiencies in offshore completion, intervention, and workover activities, allowing for multiple trips without repair. After successful completion of the qualification program, the product improves endurance capacities without compromising pressure sealability.
Case Study - Improvements to Cementing Operation and Installation of Cement Packer and Inflatable Cement Retainer for Water Shut-Off
Authors: Tan R. Q. , Nazim N. I. , Sidek S. , Yahaya F. , Yusof R.
Published: February 2024

This paper highlights the related challenges, lessons learned, and recommended best practices to improve the cementing operation and installation of cement packer and inflatable cement retainer using Coiled Tubing (CT) as conveyance during zonal isolation operations for meeting the objective of Water Shut-Off (WSO). The study was triggered by a cement overshot issue during a Production Enhancement (PE) job to reactivate Well X-1. The scope of the paper focuses on four (4) aspects - cement design, cementing operational planning, cementing operation execution, and cement verification.

Well X-1, initially completed as a single gas producer from A1/A2 sand in 1997, underwent subsequent isolation of A1/A2 sand using a tubing plug and additional perforation at B1/B2 sand in 2002. A workover was performed in 2010 to replace tubing size and reperforate B1/B2 sand. However, sand production led to the well being idle in 2014. To reactivate Well X-1, a Non-Routine Production Enhancement (NR-PE) job was performed, involving a Water Shut-Off (WSO) using cement to prevent unwanted water production and later installing Thru-Tubing Gravel Pack (TTGP) as the remedial sand control. However, the job was suspended due to cement overshot during WSO operation that covered the entire H1 interval after 3 stages of cement pumping (i.e. after severe cement loss into formation during the 1st & 2nd stages of cement pumping). A Root Cause and Failure Analysis (RCFA) was conducted, where best practices and lessons learned were documented.

The Post Job Analysis and Lessons Learned Report (PJALLR) revealed three (3) main issues - cementing overshot, difficulties during the setting of the Retrievable Cement Packer (RCP) and the unsuccessful setting of the Permanent Inflatable Bridge Plug Cement Retainer (PIBP-CR).
Efficient and Robust Methodology for Carbon Reduction Road Map Definition
Authors: Bladanet Christian , Heng Hui Hin , Hisne Fairul Izmal Jamal
Published: February 2024

Carbon and GHG emission reduction targets are becoming ubiquitous in the oil and gas industry, with most producing companies having defined and published ambitious objectives for the next decades.

In reality, there is still limited feedback and knowledge of practical and sustainable carbon reduction solutions, outside of a small number of players.

This paper aims to present an efficient, semi-qualitative methodology to define decarbonization road maps, help Energy Producers to fill this knowledge gap and enables organization to take a more holistic and strategic approach to meet their environmental commitment.

The methodology developed leverages on proven Concept Identification and Selection tools and methodology, decades of experience in energy efficiency improvement, CO2 capture and a deep understanding of the oil and gas technologies and practices. It has been enhanced with Carbon footprint assessment tools, and an innovative way to visualize the economic and environmental impacts of Carbon reduction opportunities, to support investment decision and road map definition.

This methodology also allows to test different scenarios against various sets of legislative, operational, and economic constraints aligned with the possible future strategies of the organization. It helps decision-makers to explore the potential impacts of different CO2 reduction strategies, and identify which ones are most likely to succeed in achieving their goals.

To illustrate the efficiency and outcome produced with the described methodology, case studies will be presented.
Enhancing Drilling Efficiency in Challenging Formation: A Case Study on Multiphase-Foam Drilling in the Kirthar Belt, Pakistan
Authors: Ashraf Qasim , Chisti Uzma , Hussain Azhar
Published: February 2024

Challenging formations offer most of the evident drilling problems including lost circulation and stuck pipe events that result in financial and timeline setbacks globally. By providing optimized drilling tactics to address issues with loss/gain and mechanical/chemical instability, unconventional technologies are available to address these difficulties. Owing to inherent lost circulation, influx and stuck pipe risks in Kirthar Belt in Sindh Pakistan, the operator had to spot various LCM pills along with facing various stuck-pipe incidents in most of the offset wells, resulting in the revision of the casing program.

This study assesses the use of multiphase-foam drilling to penetrate the fractured Kirthar and Laki limestone, offering lost circulation and the chemically and mechanically unstable Ghazij shale, offering wellbore stability and stuck-pipe risks. The study also shows the management of water influx from the Kirthar formation, reducing its impact on Ghazij shale which swells in the presence of an aquatic medium. To overcome these challenges, an efficient design of compressible, multiphase-foam system was designed along with the different base fluids utilized for the drilling. The presence of water influx always limits the effectiveness of the chemical inhibition properties of drilling fluid. This paper evaluates the optimal design of a foam system while utilizing spud mud as well as silicate mud while drilling across loss prone Kirthar and unstable Ghazij respectively. Multiphase-foam drilling offered ECD less than 2 ppg by utilizing the base fluid of mud weight equivalent to 8.7 ppg.

Foam drilling enabled the operator to drill throughout without spotting LCMs or cement plugs, resulting in saving 42% of the section allocated time. An analysis is provided with respect to management of 16 BPH of influx with foam system. A statistical comparison between ROPs while utilizing a conventional mud and foam system shows an increment of ROPs by 35% while utilizing the multiphase system. This paper focuses on engineered study of design of multiphase foam system along with the onsite execution for future prospect applications as well.
Long Term Corrosion Risk Evaluation of Load Bearing High Power Electrical Submersible Pump Cable
Authors: Alkhorayef Serko Sarian , Banjar Hattan , Ejim Chidirim , Munif Eiman
Published: February 2024

Fit-for-purpose Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) load bearing power cable is deployed inside the production tubing of a sour oil well for an extended period of service. As the highest cost component of a novel ESP deployment system, project economics requires the power cable metallurgy to survive long term exposure reliably for up to 15% H2S and high salinity production fluids. Furthermore, due to the metallurgy discrepancy, galvanic corrosion between the cable metal armor and the production tubing pauses a significant risk of premature failure of either the cable armor or the tubing. Lab tests simulating varying sour well and extended galvanic corrosion conditions have been devised and carried out to determine the adequacy of the selected armor metallurgy in the downhole corrosive environments.

The power cable consists of a load bearing armor (mechanical) and an electrical core. All cable metallurgy needs to maintain the required tensile strength and corrosion resistance for up to 15% H2S. A fit-for-purpose, computer-modeled finite element analysis (FEA) was carried out to identify potential showstoppers, followed by two independent empirical tests. Various cable armor strands simulating downhole tensile and bending conditions were enclosed inside two sets of Autoclaves (5% and 15% H2S) and tested for 90 days. Visual, microscopic, weight loss and tensile strength inspections were then carried out and yearly corrosion rates computed. Cable long term integrity was then determined with various metallurgy. Furthermore, a complete section of cable was enclosed inside a typical production tubing joint with 150,000 ppm water for 11 months. The pipe and cable were inspected before and after the tests to determine any damage to either the cable or the tubing.

Both higher and lower NACE rated cable armor metallurgies were tested. The NACE rated cable armor metallurgy yearly corrosion rates proved to be adequate to meet the required cable life inside the production tubing. The galvanic corrosion testing confirmed negligible damage to both cable and tubing inner wall. The lower NACE rated armor metallurgy had a hardness closer to the tubing metal, and thus limiting the galvanic corrosion. The decision was made to manufacture the lower NACE rated, lower cost armor metallurgy cable.

The novel and rigorous corrosion testing in varying sour well and galvanic conditions achieves multiple objectives simultaneously. These include fit-for-purpose metallurgy selection, cable mechanical and electrical reliability as well as project financial risk reduction.
Investigating the Antibody Imprinting Hypothesis among Canadian Paramedics after SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Circulation
Authors: Asamoah-Boaheng Michael , Grunau Brian , Karim Mohammad Ehsanul , Kayda Iryna , Yap Justin , Bessai Katherine , Goldfarb David M
Published: February 2024

Recent research has highlighted the Omicron variant’s capacity to evade immune protection conferred by wild-type (WT) mRNA vaccines. Despite this observation, the potential involvement of antigenic sin phenomena remains unclear. Our hypothesis posited that a greater number of prior WT vaccine doses might lead to reduced anti-Omicron neutralization Abs following Omicron infection. To investigate this, we analyzed blood samples from human participants in the COVID-19 Occupational Risk, Seroprevalence, and Immunity among Paramedics (CORSIP) study who had received at least one WT mRNA vaccine before contracting Omicron. The exposure variable was the number of WT mRNA vaccines administered, and the outcome was the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE-2) percent inhibition specific to the BA.4/BA.5 Omicron Ag. Contrary to expectations, our findings revealed that more WT-based vaccines were associated with an enhanced Omicron-specific immune response.
Outcomes of delayed chest closure after congenital heart surgery in neonates
Authors: Kanakis Meletios , Samanidis George , Kolovou Kyriaki , Katsaridis Sotirios , Sait Athina Maria , Kourelis Georgios , Giannopoulos Nicholas , Bobos Dimitrios
Published: February 2024

We present the outcomes of delayed chest closure in neonates who underwent congenital heart surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass. Eighty-one consecutive neonatal patients (age ≤ 28 days) with congenital heart diseases who underwent heart operations and after surgery, chest remained open in the intensive care unit until DCC. Correction of transposition of the great arteries pathology was the most common surgical procedure (48.1% of patients). Median sternal closure time from surgery was 3 (2-4) days. Median age of neonates was 9 (5-12) days. In addition, in 4 cases (4.9%) there was secretion from the surgical site after DCC and after taking cultures, in 2 (2.4%) of the cases a pathogen was identified. Multivariable linear regression analysis (adjusted to gender and CPB) showed that only the age-predicted the sternum closure time (β=-0.09, 95%CI: - 0.16 to -0.02, p=0.02). In-hospital mortality was 6 (7.4%) patients. Although the DCC in neonates who underwent CHD surgical correction was related to a high mortality rate, only the age of neonates predicted the sternum closure time in the ICU.
Интерполяция операторов в пространствах типа Харди
Authors: Krotov Veniamin Grigoryevich
Published: February 2024

Приводится ряд утверждений, подобных теореме Марцинкевича об интерполировании операторов. Отличие от классических форм этой теоремы состоит в том, что пространства суммируемых функций заменяются на некоторые классы функций, являющиеся расширениями различных пространств Харди.
Personal experiences of a fourth-year social work student: insights into South Africa social work education and professional development
Authors: Rademan Danzel
Published: February 2024

This presentation offers insights into the personal experiences of a fourth-year social work student at the University of the Free State (UFS), Bloemfontein, South Africa. The student reflects on how the Bachelor of Social Work Curriculum at the UFS prepared him for practice, drawing upon the three primary methods of social work - casework, group work, and community work. Furthermore, the presenter discusses core social work skills and competencies required to render services to diverse clients within the South African context. Finally, this presentation highlights the student's personal and professional development throughout his studies and how he integrates social work ethics in practice to be a champion for social justice.
 
How to cite using ASWNet style
Rademan, D. (2023). Personal experiences of a fourth-year social work student: insights into South Africa social work education andprofessional development. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4), 00. Social Work andDevelopment Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jda.v8i4.8
Visit journal website: https://jda.africasocialwork.net
Ethnobotanical survey of plant species in folkloric medicine in Hawul Local Government Area, Borno State
Authors: Madu A. H. , Ajibade G. A. , Vantsawa P. A. , Yilwa V. M. , Mato I. B. , Dunoma A. , Jibril S.M. , Adamu M.
Published: February 2024

Area of Borno State was conducted with a view to document the indigenous knowledge of some medicinal plant species found in the area. The information was obtained through semi-structured questionnaire. The benefits, importance and coverage of ethnomedicine were expressed through several quantitative indices including Informant Consensus Factor (ICF), Use Value (UV) and Fidelity Level (FL). The agreement of homogeneity between the present and previous studies and among the indigenous communities was evaluated using the Jaccard Index (JI). A total of fifty-five (55) medicinal plant species, which were distributed in twenty-nine (29) families were documented from one hundred (100) informants. Majority of documented species were trees, and leaves were the most utilised plant parts for the preparation of ethnomedicines. The highest ICF value was 0.77 for digestive system disorders. The information retrieved from the questionnaires revealed that the most common ailments were pile and ulcer. Based on UVs, the two most commonly cited ethnomedicinal plant species in the study area were Khaya senegalensis (0.40) and Piliostigma thonningii (0.35) . The most common method of preparation was by decoction and the major route of administration was oral. Phytochemical profiles showed that flavonoids, alkaloids, phenols, saponins and tannins were the major phytochemical components in Khaya senegalensis and Piliostigma thonningii leaves. This justified the frequent use of these plants in folklore medicine by the traditional herbal practitioners to treat different illnesses.
Address risk factors as part of clinical practice to prevent stroke
Authors: Hakim Eluzai Abe
Published: February 2024

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Metafizyka i literatura w epoce nieprawdy. O Księdze niepokoju Fernanda Pessoi
Authors: Jagłowski Mieczysław
Published: February 2024

Artykuł dotyczy jednego z najbardziej fascynujących dzieł prozatorskich XX wieku – Księgi niepokoju Fernanda Pessoi, jednego z najwybitniejszych poetów języka portugalskiego. Niezwykłość Księgi na tym między innymi polega, że może być ona dowolnie składana z nieopublikowanych przez Pessoę 30 tysięcy fragmentów, których autorstwo przypisał on nie sobie, lecz swemu półheteronimowi (porte-parole) Bernardowi Soaresowi. W artkule podjęto dociekania dotyczące filozoficznych źródeł charakterystycznego dla twórczości Pessoi zjawiska heteronimii oraz obsesyjnego wątku Księgi – niemożności uchwycenia przez jej narratora sensu swego życia i własnej tożsamości. W tym kontekście rozważano kwestię relacji między literaturą i filozofią w obliczu modernistycznego podważenia roszczeń filozofii do prawdy i zrównania obu tych obszarów twórczości pod względem możliwości dostępu do prawdy i jej wyrażania.

Metaphysics and Literature in the Time of Untruth. On The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa

The article is concerned with one of the most fascinating prose texts of the 20th century – Livro do desassossego (The Book of Disquiet) by Fernando Pessoa, one of the most prominent poets of the Portuguese language. The uniqueness of the Book, among others, is illustrated by the fact that it can be freely composed from 30,000 fragments Pessoa did not publish, but whose authorship he did not ascribe to himself, but to his half-heteronym (porte-parole), Bernardo Soares. The article explores the philosophical sources of the phenomenon of heteronymy characteristic for Pessoa’s work and the obsessive thread of the Book – the narrator’s inability to grasp the sense of his life and his own identity. In this context, the issue of relations between literature and philosophy is considered, with regard to the modernist undermining of philosophy’s claims to truth, and equating both of these areas of their creativity in terms of possibility of accessing the truth and expressing it.
Scrotal Migration of The Distal End of The Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: Is There a Role for Early Closure of Patent Processus Vaginalis in The Pediatric Population?
Authors: Darwish Houssein
Published: February 2024

Background: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP) insertion is one of the surgical treatments for patients with hydrocephalus. Infection, malfunction, catheter migration, hernia development, equipment failure, CSF subcutaneous collection and peritoneal pseudocyst formation are considered to be the main complications of this procedure.

Case Description: A 6-months-old boy known to have congenital aqueductal stenosis with VP shunt insertion at the age of 1 month, presented with scrotal swelling and generalized hypotonia. He was found to have catheter migration into the scrotum.

Conclusion: Scrotal migration of the distal end of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt is a rare but threatening complication that can present with either signs of hydrocephalus or scrotal swelling or hydrocele. Accordingly, we recommend performing a scrotal exam with an ultrasound early upon evaluation of any infant presenting with scrotal swelling or hydrocele after VP shunt insertion. There haven’t been clear recommendations in the literature concerning closure of patent processus vaginalis upon placing a VP shunt in patients below the age of 3 months. Thus, we question whether early closure could help reduce the complications of catheter migration in infants.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integration with HVAC Automation
Authors:   Air Systems, Inc, USA, Mistry Vrushank
Published: February 2024

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integration with HVAC Automation. This research paper delves into the intricate integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) automation, forging a symbiotic relationship between digital representation and environmental control.
Pengetahuan, Kemahiran dan Sikap Guru Sejarah Terhadap Pelaksanaan Ujian Akhir Sesi Akademik
Authors: Kumaran Dhayaalhan , Awang Mohd Mahzan , Othman Norasmah
Published: February 2024

Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) memperkenalkan pentaksiran berbentuk sumatif yang ditakrifkan sebagai Ujian Akhir Sesi Akademik bagi kalendar akademik 2022/2023. Kesediaan guru dalam melaksanakan pentaksiran UASA perlu dititikberatkan kerana guru adalah agen pelaksana yang utama di peringkat sekolah. Kajian ini menjurus kepada penilaian tahap pengetahuan, kemahiran dan sikap guru Sejarah terhadap pelaksanaan pentaksiran UASA. Selanjutnya, kajian ini dilaksanakan bagi menentukan hubungan antara aspek pengetahuan dan sikap pelaksanaan pentaksiran UASA. Kajian kuantitatif berbentuk tinjauan ini dilaksanakan berdasarkan data yang diperoleh daripada borang soal selidik yang ditadbirkan secara dalam talian. 136 guru Sejarah sekolah rendah yang berkhidmat di daerah Bangsar/Pudu, Kuala Lumpur dijadikan sebagai sampel kajian. Data yang diperoleh daripada responden dianalisis dengan perisian Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) versi 29.0. Hasil kajian menonjolkan bahawa tahap pengetahuan, kemahiran dan sikap guru Sejarah berada pada tahap yang tinggi. Ini bermakna para guru Sejarah di sekolah rendah telah bersedia sepenuhnya untuk melaksanakan pentaksiran UASA dengan berkesan. Hasil ujian korelasi pearson pula menunjukkan bahawa terdapat hubungan yang kuat dan signifikan antara aspek pengetahuan dengan sikap guru Sejarah dalam melaksanakan pentaksiran UASA. Hasil kajian ini dapat memberi maklumat kepada pihak KPM, Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN) dan Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia (LPM) dalam merangka strategi untuk meningkatkan kesediaan guru terhadap pentaksiran UASA .
Boshlang‘ich sinflarda texnologiya va tabiiy fanlar integratsiyasi
Authors: Saloxitdinova Navro‘za
Published: February 2024

Ushbu maqolada boshlang‘ich ta’limda texnologiya va tabiiy fanlarning o‘zaro fanlararo bog‘liqligi ifoda etilgan. Ya’ni texnologiya va tabiiy fanlar o‘zaro qay tartibda bir-biri bilan integrativ jarayonga kirishishi haqida bayon etilgan.
Специфические особенности правового регулирования применения искусственного интеллекта в сфере кадастра
Authors: Тошбоева Робия
Published: February 2024

В данной статье проводится анализ понятия и сущности искусственного интеллекта, а также рассматриваются как положительные, так и отрицательные последствия его применения в кадастровой сфере. Автор осмысляет риски, связанные с использованием искусственного интеллекта в национальном кадастре, особенно в контексте не полностью сформированного кадастра и незавершенного процесса цифровизации кадастровых данных. На основе анализа международного опыта и существующих норм предложены пути совершенствования законодательства в данной области.
Дастлабки тергов фаолиятини такомиллаштириш масалалари: хориж тажрийбаси
Authors: Хидоятов Бахтияр
Published: February 2024

Ушбу мақолада жиноят иши бўйича дастлабки тергов ўтказишнинг долзарб масалалари кўриб чиқилади. Жаҳон жиноят процессида дастлабки тергов шартли равишда ўтказиладиган жараён сифатида қабул қилиниб, унда оқилона муддатларга риоя этиш, терговни самарали ташкил этиш, жиноят ишларини тамомлаш ва судга ошириш масалаларига алоҳида эътибор қаратилмоқда. Шу муносабат билан миллий жиноят-процессида дастлабки тергов институтини замон тенденцияларига мос равишда такомиллаштиришга эҳтиёж мавжуд.
A Cucuteni A3 settlement at Pocreaca, Iaşi
Authors: ICONOMU Constantin
Published: February 2024

We present the results of the archaeological investigations carried out in the Neolithic Cucuteni A3 settlement from Pocreaca–Cetăţuia site, Schitu Duca commune, Iaşi county. The excavations unearthed a house platform of fired clay, alongside flint and polished stone tools, tri-chromatic painted and unpainted pottery, and anthropomorphic and zoomorphic idols.
Quelques considérations sur la configuration de l’espace urbain dans la ville pré-moderne de Iași
Authors: HRIBAN Cătălin Iulian
Published: February 2024

The morphology analysis of the pre-modern town in the East-European space is encumbered by the lack of maps and zoning plans, as well as by the small quantity of preserved documentary sources. In the case of Iași, the Russian military maps of the 18th century, together with the General plan of Iași made by the French engineer Joseph Bayardi, creates the base for analysis, corroborated by the historical documentary sources recently edited. The general analysis we carry out considers the origins, emergence, evolution and distribution of the town quarters/cores, the streets configuration as well as the size, distribution and evolution of urban plots. The analysis uses both cartographic and documentary sources, supported by analogies with the similar situations in the rest of Moldavia, which are documented by archaeology, and in Central and Western Europe, when the analogy is appropriate.
Greeks, Phoenicians and the alphabet
Authors: PETRARIU Iulia
Published: February 2024

The invention of the alphabet is still a problem for the contemporary historiography, archaeology and linguistics. This study emphasizes some of the most important aspects of this process. After a critical review of the most important theories, the author takes into consideration the issue of the author and the reason of inventing the vowels. The latter is presented here as a linguistic necessity.
Purpurarii et vestiarii. El comercio de púrpuras y vestidos en Roma
Authors: PÉREZ GONZÁLEZ Jordi
Published: February 2024

The work analyses the production and marketing of purple in Roman times. The analysis of merchants related to the sale of purple, purpurarii, and merchants of the best fabrics and dresses, vestiarii, allow access to visitors were the characters involved with the making and marketing of clothing and fabrics in the Metropolis. The fame of certain colours soon attracted the attention of the Roman elites, and during the imperial period, the purple became a state issue, allowing its use by a small number of people linked to the emperor’s family. At this point we make a brief review of the different leges sumptuariae. In this regard, we have taken advantage of, in addition to commenting that the places were more important for the extraction of this dye, to comment that they were the diverse productive techniques of the Mediterranean and Atlantic purples.
Uzbek Diaspora in Germany: Navigating Cultural Identity, Migration Policies, and Economic Cooperation
Authors: Rasulov Ikhtiyor , Ha Jin-I , Dhaneswara Nindya , Zhumagulova Aidana
Published: February 2024

This study examines the Uzbek diaspora in Germany, focusing on its cultural identity, migration policies and economic cooperation. It uses a global to-specific framework to provide a comprehensive analysis of these dimensions. The research sheds light on the challenges faced by the Uzbek-German community in preserving their heritage, adapting to a new cultural environment, and contributing to the German labour force. The study also examines the implications of the Uzbek-German migration agreement, highlighting diplomatic entanglements, ethical considerations, and potential socio-economic impacts. The economic aspect is analyzed through the theoretical lens of diaspora economics and capital, drawing parallels with the experiences of the Indian and Chinese diasporas. The research contributes to a more holistic understanding of the Uzbek diaspora in Germany, offers valuable insights into their experiences and aims to stimulate further dialogue and research on global diasporas.
Elaboração de roteiros de aulas práticas de Zoologia
Authors: Rodrigues Marcos Paulo Lopes , Menezes Jones Baroni Ferreira de , Sousa Shirliane de Araújo
Published: February 2024

Os roteiros de práticas para a zoologia podem ser promissores em possibilitar aulas práticas mais efetivas para dinamizar o processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Assim, objetiva-se neste trabalho relatar o processo de elaboração de roteiros de práticas zoológicas contextualizados, como suporte para o ensino de zoologia. Essa pesquisa foi desenvolvida em uma Universidade Estadual localizada nos Sertões de Crateús/CE, durante o período de monitoria do pesquisador que aproveitou tal tempo para observar a dinâmica das aulas das disciplinas de zoologia, aprimorar-se dos recursos disponíveis e juntamente com a docente da disciplina, planejar adequadamente a estrutura dos roteiros de aula. Ao todo, dezesseis roteiros de aulas práticas foram produzidos. Cada roteiro procura diminuir as dificuldades demonstradas pelos alunos nas aulas, adequar alguns materiais específicos para aula prática, e auxiliar os professores. A fim de proporcionar um momento prático que induza os alunos a refletirem e atuarem na aula mais independente do docente, os roteiros possuem etapas autoexplicativas e ao final há questões de fixação nas quais o aluno precisa refletir para resolvê-las. Conclui-se a necessidade do campus e outras instituições de ensino possuírem os roteiros de aulas práticas para as disciplinas de zoologia e percebe-se a relevância deles para o ensino na área.
Aprendizaje automático en el diagnóstico médico. Un caso de estudio en la identificación del Trastorno del Espectro Autista a partir del comportamiento ocular
Authors: Chávez-Trujillo Roberto , Aguilar Rosa M. , González-Mora José Luis
Published: February 2024

A pesar de los avances recientes, el diagnóstico del autismo sigue siendo un desafío complejo debido a la necesidad de recursos médicos especializados, tiempo y materiales. Esto a menudo resulta en diagnósticos tardíos, incluso en la edad adulta, dificultando las intervenciones efectivas. Por otro lado, el campo de la inteligencia artificial y el aprendizaje automático ha experimentado un notable progreso. Estas técnicas han abierto nuevas oportunidades entre otras muchas áreas, en el diagnóstico médico, incluyendo el Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA). El objetivo principal de este artículo es ofrecer una visión general de la aplicabilidad de las técnicas de aprendizaje automático en el diagnóstico médico, a través de un caso de uso específico en el TEA. Se ha desarrollado un modelo de clasificación basado en el algoritmo XGBoost, que logra una sensibilidad del 82 % y una especificidad del 74 % al clasificar muestras individuales. Además, al combinar este modelo con un algoritmo de votación por mayoría, se obtienen unos muy destacados resultados de clasificación en el conjunto de pruebas.
Architecture and the Public World
Authors: Frampton Kenneth
Published: February 2024

This book brings together Kenneth Frampton’s essays from the 1960s to today which epitomize his reflections on the historical–theoretical entanglements of architecture with place, the public realm, cultural identity, urban landscape and environment, and the political question of the “predicament” of architecture in the new Millennium. The essays explore Frampton’s contention that architecture’s imperative is to assume a significant responsibility for the edification and stewardship of the Arendtian ‘public world.’ One of the most theoretically sophisticated and politically committed architectural thinkers, Frampton’s work breaks emphatically with the limits and norms of much contemporary practice and restores a sense of richness and social consequence of architecture’s ‘unfinished project,’ while offering abiding lessons not only for architecture but for social, cultural, and design criticism alike.
Relationality
Authors: Escobar Arturo , Osterweil Michal , Sharma Kriti
Published: February 2024

This important new book argues that at the root of the contemporary crisis of climate, energy, food, inequality, and meaning is a certain core presupposition that structures the ways in which we live, think, act and design: the assumption of dualism, or the fundamental separateness of things.

The authors contend that the key to constructing livable worlds lies in the cultivation of ways of knowing and acting based on a profound awareness of the fundamental interdependence of everything that exists – what they refer to as relationality. This shift in paradigm is necessary for healing our bodies, ecosystems, cities, and the planet at large.

The book follows two interwoven threads of argumentation: on the one hand, it explains and exemplifies the modes of operation and the dire consequences of non-relational living; on the other, it elucidates the nature of relationality and explores how it is embodied in transformative practices in multiple spheres of life.

The authors provide an instructive account of the philosophical, scientific, social, and political sources of relational theory and action, with the aim of illuminating the transition from living within seemingly ineluctable ‘toxic loops’ of unrelational living (based on ontological dualism), to living within ‘relational weaves’ which we might co-create with multiple human and nonhuman others.
The Philosophy of No-Mind
Authors: Tadashi Nishihira
Published: February 2024

Nishihira Tadashi, one of Japan’s leading philosophers, introduces the deeply experiential philosophy of losing yourself in the reality of the present, guiding us through a concept found at the centre of Eastern spiritual thought.

Translated into English for the first time, Tadashi defines no-mind, Mushin, as something arising after something is extinguished. He addresses each of the tension points that give the term its vitality: is it attained by waiting or by practice? Can it ever be reconciled with social ethics? Is it self-affirmation or self-negation, stillness or activity?

His thorough account of the Japanese philosophy of no-mind pulls together the historical and philosophical threads and covers the history of Zen Buddhism, the philosophy of D.T. Suzuki and Takuan’s treatise on swordsmanship. He discusses its everyday usage in Japanese and its old usage as an insult, following its transformation into a positive meaning via Zen.

Alive to the complexities of translating no-mind into English, Tadashi’s introduction makes the essential connection of no-mind to the paradoxical task of becoming human.
Myths and Ancient Stories
Authors: Mills Kevin
Published: February 2024

An introduction to ancient myths and the critical discussions that surround them, this book dives into the stories of pre-modern culture, taking a comparative look at how they have shaped the West and modern storytelling as we have come to understand it today.

It makes texts and scholarship from near Eastern, Classical and Celtic disciplines engaging and accessible, and traces narrative meaning through stories from ancient Mesopotamia to the BritishMedieval Period, offering compelling pathways into such writings as The Epic of Gilgamesh, Genesis and Job, The Odyssey, The Mabinogi, The Life of St Cadoc and Sir Orfeo. Looking at each in detail, Myths and Ancient Stories also explores myth through a modern lens, probing at how, in this scientific age, it continues to inspire contemporary film, games and literary works such as those by, Margaret Atwood, Colm Tóibín, Madeleine Miller and Pat Barker.

Impressive in breadth and bringing together a wide range of foundational texts from diverse traditions for the first time, this work is the ideal orientation to the ancient works central to English literary culture, shedding light on the mythological roots of storytelling and narrative.
Cypria
Authors: Christofi Alex
Published: February 2024

An evocative and lyrical history of Cyprus and the Mediterranean.

Think of a place where you can stand at the intersection of Christian and Arab cultures, at the crossroads of the British, Ottoman, Byzantine, Roman and Egyptian empires; a place marked by the struggle between fascism and communism and where the capital city is divided in half as a result of bloody conflict; where the ancient olive trees of Homer's time exist alongside the undersea cables which link up the world's internet.

In Cypria, named after a lost Cypriot epic which was the prequel to The Odyssey, British Cypriot writer Alex Christofi writes a deeply personal, lyrical history of the island of Cyprus, from the era of goddesses and mythical beasts to the present day.

This sprawling, evocative and poetic book begins with the legend of the cyclops and the storytelling at the heart of the Mediterranean culture. Christofi travels to salt lakes, crusader castles, mosques and the eerie town deserted at the start of the 1974 war. He retells the particularly bloody history of Cyprus during the twentieth century and considers his own identity as traveler and returner, as Odysseus was.

Written in sensitive, witty and beautifully rendered prose, with a novelist's flair and eye for detail, Cypria combines the political, cultural and geographical history of Cyprus with reflections on time, place and belonging.
Age of the City
Authors: Goldin Ian , Lee-Devlin Tom
Published: February 2024

One of the Financial Times' Best Economics Books of 2023

Visionary Oxford professor Ian Goldin and The Economist's Tom Lee-Devlin show why the city is where the battles of inequality, social division, pandemics and climate change must be faced.

From centres of antiquity like Athens or Rome to modern metropolises like New York or Shanghai, cities throughout history have been the engines of human progress and the epicentres of our greatest achievements. Now, for the first time, more than half of humanity lives in cities, a share that continues to rise. In the developing world, cities are growing at a rate never seen before.

In this book, Professor Goldin and Tom Lee-Devlin show why making our societies fairer, more cohesive and sustainable must start with our cities. Globalization and technological change have concentrated wealth into a small number of booming metropolises, leaving many smaller cities and towns behind and feeding populist resentment. Yet even within seemingly thriving cities like London or San Francisco, the gap between the haves and have-nots continues to widen and our retreat into online worlds tears away at our social fabric. Meanwhile, pandemics and climate change pose existential threats to our increasingly urban world.

Professor Goldin and Tom Lee-Devlin combine the lessons of history with a deep understanding of the challenges confronting our world today to show why cities are at a crossroads – and hold our destinies in the balance.
Can Marketing Save the Planet?
Authors: Carvill Michelle , Butler Gemma
Published: February 2024

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The World of Work to 2030
Authors: Beck Russell
Published: February 2024

A book that helps make sense of the megatrends playing out in the world today and, as a result, how individuals can future-proof their businesses and careers.

In the context of work, consider two headlines that we face on a regular basis. Firstly, that the financial reality is few of us can afford to retire and, secondly, that robots and AI are destroying the very jobs we need to make a living. How are these two realities compatible?

At the same time, the business landscape is full of hazards, with globalization, technology, talent shortages, changing consumer choices and politics all making it harder to create and maintain success. Competitors seemingly arrive from nowhere overnight, challenging and upending our markets.

It is all up in the air, it is all happening at once and it is happening to all of us. From any perspective – personal or corporate – shouldn’t we seek to understand what is happening and prepare ourselves for what is coming next?

The World of Work to 2030 is a practical book that addresses these challenges. With a timeline to enable immediate action to be taken, and backed by extensive research, it is aimed at anyone who wants to know how to navigate the commercial and personal uncertainty of the future. The book considers the megatrends playing out in the world today and then through a series of lenses it explains how businesses and individuals can future-proof themselves. Illustrated through a broad range of case studies applied to markets around the world, this is a smart examination of the future of work and how to overcome its challenges.