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Investigation of microstructure, and mechanical properties of dissimilar high and ultra-high steel welded joints: application for extreme climate conditions
Authors: Njock Bayock Dr. Francois , Mejouyo Paul William Huisken , Bisong Mbelle Samuel , Kah Paul
Published: February 2023

The paper focuses on the technical challenges of producing high-quality welds in modern extreme climate conditions structures, as welds are typically the weakest part of welded structures. Welding is particularly difficult with high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels (HSS-UHSS), which are used in structures to reduce weight. The microstructural compositions and mechanical properties of dissimilar high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels were investigated in this study, which was performed with three different heat inputs (0.8, 1.2, and 1.8 kJ/mm). There was a 2.3Cr, 0.4Si, and 2.8Mn increase on the FGHAZ microstructure of the S960QC side, confirming the temperature increase in that zone. Microhardness results show softening (160 HV5) in the E500 side's fine grain heat-affected zone (FGHAZ). Bending test results show that when the maximum force applied was 4000N, the fracture angle was close to 149°, and that the fracture zone was oriented exclusively in the FGHAZ, which had the higher softening zone. Tensile results show the fracture zone, which was oriented in the E500 side's FGHAZ. It was suggested that a heat input of 1.2 kJ/mm be applied to the weld dissimilar joint of TMCP E500-S960QC, which will be beneficial for extreme climate conditions.
Effect of feeding flow rate on characteristics of CuInSe2 films prepared by flash evaporation
Authors: Ali Cheknane , Hamdi Abdelwahab , S. Hilal Hikmat
Published: February 2023

Copper indium selenide CuInSe2 (CISe) is one of the most promising absorber materials in high efficiency heterojunction thin-film solar cells due to its high conversion efficiency and known high stability. This paper describes a simple method for preparing CuInSe2 films from pre-prepared CuInSe2 ingot powder using a flash evaporation method. The primary goal of this work is to investigate the effect of feeding flow rate on CuInSe2 film characteristics. The powder feeding flow rate into the evaporator has been adjusted to control the film growth rate. Structure, composition, morphology, electrical and optical properties have all been studied for films deposited at different feeding flow rates. The results show that varying the feeding flow rate affects film characteristics, and that lower feeding rates yield films with better characteristics, which should be considered in future semiconductor film processing.
Mathematical and experimental examination of the effect of the stepped pin tool profile on the characterization of AA 6061-T6 underwater friction stir welding
Authors: Wakchaure Kiran N , Thakur A. G.
Published: February 2023

This research paper presents the mathematical model to design a stepped pin profile tool and its durability index. A mathematical model is being developed by considering tools that should generate the same heat as conventional conical tools and stepped tools by varying the shoulder to pin diameter ratio (D/d). Aluminum alloy AA6061-T6 with a thickness of 6 mm fabricated using a butt-type weld configuration and newly developed conical stepped pin profile tools with water as a cooling medium. The result shows that a conical stepped tool shows better mechanical properties of the welded joints compared with a conventional conical tool. When compared to other stepped conical pin profile tools, one with a (D/d) of 3 has superior mechanical and microstructural properties and as the D/d ratio increases, the tool pin durability index falls.
Contribution to the Serbian coal ranking and fly ash characterization using Pb isotopic ratio
Authors: Đolić Maja , Ćujić Mirjana , Stanišić Tijana , Čičkarić Dragana , Ristić Mirjana , Perić Grujić Aleksandra
Published: February 2023

The Republic of Serbia generates the majority of its electricity at the thermal power plants (TE) Nikola Tesla, Kolubara, and Kostolac. Coal is extracted from the Kolubara basin, which produces approximately 70% of lignite (an average of 30 million tons per year), and the Kostolac basin, which produces 30% of lignite. Ash, fly ash, and slag are examples of coal combustion residues. Because of the high content of potentially hazardous elements such as As, Pb, Cd, and Cr, environmental pollution with ash and fly ash has been extensively researched. Stable isotopes of lead can be used to trace lead sources. It is possible to monitor the presence, transformation pathways, and environmental impact of Pb by determining its isotopic composition in coal and fly ash. For the first time, the isotopic composition of selected coal samples from the Kolubara and Kostolac mines, as well as fly ash from the Kolubara (A and B), Kostolac (A and B), and Nikola Tesla (TENT A3, A2, B2) thermal power plants, was investigated in this study. The obtained data for 206Pb/207Pb in coal serve as the foundation for ranking domestic coals, whereas the isotopic ratios 206Pb/207Pb and 208Pb/207Pb  in fly ash can be used to monitor and control lead pollution from investigated sources.
Identifikasi Dampak Sosial Ekonomi Pada Berbagai Program Terkait Intensifikasi Pertanian Padi Di Lahan Pasang Surut Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Dessy Adriani  , M. Huanza  , Dini Damayanthy
Published: February 2023

Utilization of tidal land to support food security requires agricultural intensification, related to the limited ecological conditions. Technical research related to agricultural intensification in tidal land has been carried out, but the socio-economic aspects related to it have not been widely studied. This research is a quantitative research with survey research techniques. The research was carried out in 2017 in Banyuasin Regency and Musi Rawas Regency with a sample of 211 out of 1083 farmers applying various types of agricultural intensification. The results of this study was pointed that intensification has a negative impact on the allocation of working time and unemployment, but has a positive impact on income and productivity.
Foreign Direct Investment and Labour Productivity: Relationship and Interconnection
Authors:   Department of Business, Vilnius Business College, Kalvarijų g. 129-401, LT-08221 Vilnius, Lithuania, Nosova Olga ,   Department of Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Svobody Square, 4, Kharkiv, 61000 Ukraina
Published: February 2023

The article aims to define the interconnection and interdependence of foreign direct investment (FDI) and labour productivity. The contributing factors of economic modernization, R&D spending, and production cost reduction to labour productivity growth are defined. The comparison analysis of FDI inflow, outflow, and labour productivity in the European Union countries is provided. The paper contributes to the empirical explanation of the relationship between labour productivity and FDI outflow and wage growth in certain sectors of the economy. The existence of higher wages in industries with a higher presence of joint venture foreign investments and industries with greater foreign participation was analysed. Greenfield investments are considered a stimulus for economic growth by the supply increase of both national and companies controllable by foreign proprietors. The sources of enhancing investment in R&D released by labour from economic sectors are proposed.
Experiences of a virtual think tank. New ways of working, knowledge development and Virtual Reality events
Authors:   Academy of Hotel and Facility, Breda University of Applied Sciences, Monseigneur Hopmansstraat 2, 4817 JS Breda, The Netherlands, Danivska Vitalija , Van Tankeren Wouter
Published: February 2023

Virtual Reality (VR) as a paradigm for casual communication and socialising is seeing increasingly high adoption rates, but since the pandemic it also sees consideration as an alternative environment for (remote) knowledge work. This study explores VR as it relates to knowledge development at scale (i.e., conferences/events), to identify barriers for adoption. The study consists of observations of a series of VR and videoconferencing events, interviews with organisers and participants, and a survey of participants. Elements of Extended Adaptive Structuration Theory were used to examine results, focusing on technological, social, and performance dimensions. Results show no clear technological obstructions for events’ outcome quality compared to conventional forms of remote collaboration. VR provides practical advantages involving non-verbal communication and immersion/presence over conventional alternatives, but lacks in other aspects (e.g., facial expressions). Organisers are still learning to work around the practical limitations of VR. Issues raised primarily relate to technology habituation, or to social interactions and the cultural coordination gaps stemming from a lack of (communication) agreements. Emphasising the advantages of VR while further developing technologies and thoughtful social conventions to alleviate the objections will further open the door to VR as a viable alternative for remote work.
Implementation of Smart City Technologies in Odessa
Authors: Ivashko Larysa , Filatova Mariia , Shkurateniuk Nataliia , Petrenko Kateryna , Tashchy Emiliia , Bogachova Anastasiia
Published: February 2023

The article deals with the practical application of the Smart City concept in the city of Odessa. It has been established that the main directions of development of the Smart City in Odessa are "smart" road infrastructure and mobile applications for convenient use of city transport, use of the latest housing management systems, electronic governance and online platforms for socially ac- tive citizens, "smart" lighting technologies Jooby Smart City Lighting, application of the Internet of Things (IoT) within the framework of the Odessa Smart City program. The article also describes the application of a system of efficient collection and sorting of garbage in the form of autonomous platforms, some of which work on solar energy. An element of the Smart City system in Odessa is the Precious Plastic Odessa organization, which has "rethought" plastic exits and partially solves the problem of their recycling. The considered online platforms solve the problems of establishing feedback and interaction of citizens with local authorities. Important questions and tasks are car- ried out on the platforms Socially active citizen, Smart City, Electronic city. All these technologies ensure a high quality of life for citizens, safe, ecological and economic functioning of all branches of the city’s activities. It was established that the concept of Smart City combines the introduction of innovative technologies into the municipal and transport infrastructure of the city, thereby signifi- cantly increasing their efficiency, and also creates transparent relations between the city government, business structures and the public.
Relationship Between Nomophobia Levels and Personality Traits of Nursing Students: A Multicenter Study
Authors: Gunay Molu Nesibe , İcel Sema , Aydoğan Arzu
Published: February 2023

Background: Nomophobia, short for no mobile phobia, is the fear of being without a smartphone. Nomophobia is common, especially in the young population, with an increase in the use of technology in society. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the nomophobia levels of nursing students and the relationship between nomophobia and personality traits. Methods: This multicenter, descriptive, and relational study was carried out in three different universities. The students were reached via the Web-Anket application within June to July 2021. The nursing department students in Turkey (n = 818) constituted the research population. No sample selection was performed in the study, and all students who accepted to participate and met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. The study was conducted on 424 nursing students. The data were collected via an online personal information form, Nomophobia Questionnaire, and 10-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI). Percentage, mean ± standard deviation, analysis of variance, and Pearson correlation coefficient tests were used to analyze the data. Results: The mean age of the participants was 20.5 ± 1.8 years. Moreover, 84.7% of the participants were female. Additionally, 93.2% of the subjects lived with their parents, and 63.0% reported that the monthly income of the family was equal to monthly expenditures. It was shown that 31.1% of the students had mild nomophobia; nevertheless, 52.6% and 16.3% of the students had moderate and severe nomophobia, respectively. The total nomophobia score was observed to be 74.17 ± 25.53. The TIPI subdimensions’ mean scores were 9.87 ± 2.29, 8.83 ± 2.33, 8.66 ± 2.82, 10.66 ± 2.65, and 9.34 ± 3.04 for openness to experience, agreeableness, emotional stability, conscientiousness, and extroversion, respectively. This study revealed that students’ smartphone usage purposes and personality traits were related to their nomophobia levels. Conclusions: More than half of the nursing students had a moderate level of nomophobia. There is a relationship between the purpose of smartphone use and students’ personality traits with their nomophobia levels.
The Association Between Nutritional Status and Parasite Density in Children with Vivax Malaria in Kualuh Leidong, Indonesia
Authors: Arcelia Fanny , Pratita Winra , Pasaribu Ayodhia Pitaloka
Published: February 2023

Background: Nutritional status is believed to affect the immune system and parasite density in children diagnosed with malaria from Plasmodium vivax infection. It is known that nutritional status could facilitate the growth of protective immune response towards malaria antigen, but some studies have shown that poor nutrition could cause clinical complications and lead to severe malaria. There have also been different reports on the relationship between nutritional status and parasite density. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the association between nutritional status and parasite density in children with vivax malaria in Kualuh Leidong area. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2019 to January 2020 in Kualuh Leidong to investigate 48 children aged between 2 - 18 and diagnosed with vivax malaria. The nutritional status of children with fever and positive Plasmodium vivax confirmed by microscopic examination were evaluated. Parasite density was determined in order to assess the severity of the infection. A non-parametric test was performed to examine the association between these two conditions. Results: There was a significant association (P = 0.032) between sexual parasite density and nutritional status. There was a significant association (P = 0.032) between sexual parasite density and nutritional status. However, no significant association was found between nutritional status and asexual parasite density (P = 0.222).
ADJOINTNESS FOR SHEFFER POLYNOMIALS
Authors: Ricci Paolo Emilio
Published: February 2023

In recent papers, new sets of Sheffer and Brenke polynomials based on higher order Bell numbers, and several integer sequences related to them have been studied. In this article new sets of Sheffer polynomials are introduced defining a sort of adjointness property. As an application, we show the adjoint set of Actuarial polynomials and derive their main characteristics.
ON SOFT AND FUZZY SOFT RELATIONS WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS
Authors: Singh Seema , Hooda D. S.
Published: February 2023

In our day to day life we face many problems which are abstract or vague in nature. These problems cannot be solved only by using simple mathematical tools. To deal with such kind of problems a new technique popularly known as Fuzzy Set Theory was discovered. Fuzzy set is the generalization of crisp set and is used in almost every field of life including Medical Sciences, Business, Administration, Social Science and Operation Research. Later on, a new concept of parameterization of power set of the universal set was introduced. Consequently, Fuzzy Soft Set Theory was defined by embedding Fuzzy Set and Soft Set. In the present communication fuzzy binary relation is described and its applications are studied. The concepts of soft and fuzzy soft relations are also defined with their applications in decision making problems.
CUBICAL POLYNOMIAL TIME FUNCTION DEMAND RATE AND PARETO TYPE PERISHABLE RATE BASED INVENTORY MODEL WITH PERMISSIBLE DELAY IN PAYMENTS UNDER PARTIAL BACKLOGGING
Authors: Kumar Ganesh , Sunita  , Inaniyan Ramesh
Published: February 2023

In present paper an inventory model is produced for immediate transient things with cubical polynomial time function demand rate and pareto type perishable rate with permissible delay in payments. Deficiencies are permitted and partially backlogged for the next replenishment cycle. Holding cost is linear function of time. The fundamental motivation of this paper is to examine the retailer’s ideal strategy that minimizes the retailer’s yearly total cost per unit time under reasonable deferral in instalments inside the EOQ structure. Numerical results are shown for proposed model. Sensitivity investigation of the ideal arrangements regarding various parameters is examined.
SUBCLASS OF MEROMORPHIC FUNCTIONS WITH POSITIVE COEFFICIENTS INVOLVING POLYLOGARITHM FUNCTION
Authors: Popade Santosh M. , Ingle Rajkumar N. , Reddy P. Thirupathi
Published: February 2023

n this paper, we introduce and study a new subclass of meromorphic functions with positive coefficients involving the polylogaritham function and obtain coefficient estimates, growth and distortion theorem, radius of convexity, integral transforms, convex linear combinations and convolution properties for the class σ c,p (α, β, λ).
N-POLICY FOR M/Ek/1 QUEUEING MODEL WITH SERVICE INTERRUPTION
Authors: Sharma Pankaj
Published: February 2023

This study deals with an unreliable single service station Erlangian queueing model with k-phase service and l-phase repair under N-policy. The arriving customers follow Poisson process with arrival rates dependent upon the state of the service station, which may be idle, operating, broken down, and under setup or repair states. Due to N-policy the service station turns on only when at least N(≥ 1) customers are accumulated in the system and turns off only when the system becomes empty. While providing service, the service station may breakdown according to Poisson process. An optimal operating N-policy is proposed to minimize the total expected cost. If the service station breakdowns, then it is sent for repair at the repair facility which renders repair after a set up time. After repairing, the service station works as good as before breakdown. Recursive technique and generating functions are employed for solution purpose. Explicit expressions for various performance indices are established. Cost analysis and sensitivity analysis have been done to explore the effects of different parameters.
THE THEORETICAL OVERVIEW OF THE HARTLEY TRANSFORM AND THE GENERALIZED R-FUNCTION
Authors: Malik Naseer Ahmad , Ahmad Farooq , Jain D. K.
Published: February 2023

In this paper the R-functions have been mentioned in connection with integral operator named as Hartely transform. The Hartley transform is a mathematical transformation which is closely related to the better known Fourier transform. The properties that differentiate the Hartley Transform from its Fourier counterpart are that the forward and the inverse transforms are identical and also that the Hartley transform of a real signal is a real function of frequency. The Whitened Hartley spectrum, which stems from the Hartley transform, is a bounded function that encapsulates the phase content of a signal. The Whitened Hartley spectrum, unlike the Fourier phase spectrum, is a function that does not suffer from discontinuities or wrapping ambiguities. An overview on how the Whitened Hartley spectrum encapsulates the phase content of a signal more efficiently compared with its Fourier counterpart as well as the reason that phase unwrapping is not necessary for the Whitened Hartley spectrum, are provided in this study. Moreover, in this study, we deal with the function which is significant generalization of Fox’s H-function which was introduced by Hartley and Lorenzo and later on modified by Jain et al.
MODELING AND ANALYSIS THE EFFECT OF GLOBAL WARMING ON THE SPREAD OF CARRIER DEPENDENT INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Authors: Singh Shikha , Omar Ashish
Published: February 2023

In this paper, a nonlinear SIS model is considered to study the effect of global warming on the spread of carrier dependent infectious diseases. In the model, we deal with five dependent variables, namely, the density of susceptibles, the density of infectives, the density of carrier population, the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment causing global warming and the global warming temperature. In the model, it is assumed that the density of carriers increases with constant growth rate as well as proportional to the global warming temperature. The amount of CO 2 in the environment increases due to human population activities as well as natural factors. It is also assumed that the global warming temperature is proportional to the amount of CO 2 in the environment. The model is studied and investigated with the help of stability theory of differential equations and numerical simulation. The investigation shows that, if global warming temperature increases, then the density of carrier population and the spread of carrier dependent infectious diseases increase.
CONTOUR INTEGRAL REPRESENTATIONS OF TWO VARIABLE GENERALIZED HYPERGEOMETRIC FUNCTION OF SRIVASTAVA AND DAOUST WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS TO INITIAL VALUE PROBLEMS OF ARBITRARY ORDER
Authors: Chandel R. C. Singh , Kumar Hemant
Published: February 2023

In this paper, we establish two contour integral representations involving Mittag - Leffler functions (i) for a two variable generalized hypergeometric function of Srivastava and Daoust and (ii) a sum of the Kummer’s confluent hypergeometric functions. Then, we make their appeal to obtain the contour integrals for many generating functions and bilateral generating relations. Further, in development and extensions of fractional calculus, we obtain various relations of contour integrals with fractional derivatives and integral operators to use them in solving of any order initial value problems
TIME SERIES ANALYSIS OF RAINFALL USING HETEROSKEDASTICITY MODELS
Authors: Bhardwaj Rashmi , Duhoon Varsha
Published: February 2023

Weather forecasting is predicting present state of weather by the help of analyzing collected data such as temperature, humidity, wind etc. to analyze atmospheric processes and determine how weather condition is going to change in future. Weather forecasting is important not only for prediction but also to prepare for future coming events if any such as cyclone, heavy rainfall, hails which can cause harm to the agricultural production of the country and hence affect the livelihood of the farmers. Continuous change in variance of time series over time; such a process is termed as Volatility. Heteroskecdascity refers to increasing variance in a way, such as increase in trend, this property of series is termed as Heteroskecdascity. Objective of the paper is to analyze, model and predict Rainfall time series of Delhi region from January 01, 2017 to December 31, 2018 using Heteroskecdascity model such as ARCH, GARCH, TARCH/ GJR-GARCH, EGARCH models to select most suited model on basis of probability value of the model hence calculated. Further, to analyze and choose model has full filled required conditions the model is checked for Serial Correlation, ARCH Effect, Normal distribution of Residuals, ARCH-LM test is applied, AIC, SIC values are calculated. GJR-GARCH model is most suited model among all models tested for modeling and analyzing rainfall. Model selection is done based on AIC value and SIC value calculated.
MULTIPLE FRACTIONAL DIFFUSIONS VIA MULTIVARIABLE H-FUNCTION
Authors: Kumar Hemant , Rai Surya Kant
Published: February 2023

In this paper, we introduce a diffusion and wave equation consisting of multidimensional space Riesz-Feller fractional operators and Caputo time fractional derivative. Imposing certain boundary values, we obtain its solution in terms of multivariable H-function and finally making an appeal to our results, we evaluate various multiple fractional diffusions.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENGADUAN MASYARAKAT BERBASIS WEB MOBILE MENGGUNAKAN METODE WATERFALL
Authors: Rio Rio , Marsehan Ahmad
Published: February 2023

Masalah pada penelitian ini adalah Pada Pemerintahan Kabupaten Musi Rawas, Saat ini pada pelayanan publik yang sudah ada masih bersifat konvensional yaitu pemerintah dapat menerima pengaduan, tapi belum dapat menjawab aduan yang diajukan dari masyarakat, dan pengaduan permasalahan juga masih bersifat manual yaitu menggunakan media surat aduan dan hal itu mamakan waktu serta tidak efisien. Hal ini menyebabkan masyarakat kurang puas untuk menyampaikan keluhan mereka. Permasalahan mengenai sarana umum maupun infrastruktur lain yang terjadi di tengah masyarakat menjadi kendala majunya suatu pemerintahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengumpulan data, dengan cara melakukkan pengamatan dan pencatatan langsung pada tempat penelitian (observasi), melakukan tanya jawab langsung pada sumber (interview), dan dokumentasi dengan cara membaca pedoman-pedoman literature. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa sistem pengaduan masyarakat di Pemerintahan Kabupaten Musi Rawas Utara berbasis web mobile menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan database MySQL.
TRACKING EVOLUTION OF COLLAGEN SUBFAMILY FOR ITS UTMOST POSSIBLE BENEFIT
Authors: Saad Esmaiel I. F. , Almabruk Tahani A. A.
Published: February 2023

The Collagen family is one of the most extensively researched protein families. However, because an evolutionary study has focused mostly on superfamilies, there is a paucity of information about subfamilies. To promote a healthy circulatory system, healthy skin through enhancing elasticity, and a healthy joint system, it is crucial that the subfamily of collagen evolve. Additionally, these kinds of studies support bone health, development against various developmental problems, and placenta growth in expectant women. The current research sought to comprehend collagen evolution on both a comprehensive and reductive level. The full family of human collagen proteins was exposed to BLAST techniques to identify orthologs and paralogs with various criteria, followed by the creation of phylogenetic trees. Our findings unambiguously demonstrated that the most archaic collagen isoforms in higher eukaryotes are COL20A1HP and COL12A1HPa, which later diverged into other collagen family members, possibly as a result of various gene modification processes. Additionally, a site-specific selection pressure study utilizing the selection server revealed that COL4A isoforms are evolving more quickly than other types of collagen.
Let’s Be Frank: Revitalizing Frank Friendship in the Contemporary Philosophy Classroom
Authors: Mueller Laura J. , Kramer Eli ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2023

Philodemus’s On Frank Criticism offers a unique conception of friendship that relies on frank speech, or truth-telling. The ability to have frank conversations with one another is the heart of a conception of friendship in which we are seen, heard, and acknowledged. This is the friendship through which we become better citizens and better selves. In particular, Philodemus is offering this truth-based friendship to students and their mentors. Yet, one would be hard put to find such trust and deep friendship in the university philosophy classrooms of today. Our professionalized and content acquisition focused culture in the academy all too often inhibits fostering these kinds of relationships with our students. We begin the essay by tracing the roots of this kind of frank friendship in Plato’s Lysis, and then contextualize its emerging role in the ancient philosophical classroom by exploring its place in Philodemus’ Epicurean philosophical community at Herculaneum. We do so to see how such friendship moves beyond discourse and into practice. Next, we use Arendt and Foucault to unpack the public and private dimensions of frank friendship in the philosophical learning environment and its role in a good life and good politics. Finally, we show how the classroom practice of Modern Socratic Dialogue (MSD) can re-enliven frank friendship as a spiritual exercise in the contemporary university-philosophy classroom. Specifically, we argue that MSD is a particular method of dialogue suited for the public realm of friendship and that it contributes to the care of one’s soul, thus modeling in our classrooms a method of dialogue for both the public and private dimensions of life.
Civically Engaged Philosophy as a Way of Life
Authors: Janzen Monica , Hole Benjamin , Ilea Ramona ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2023

Teachers committed to seeing philosophy as a way of life (PWOL) often focus on assignments that help students develop personal practices, so they experience peace of mind, independence, and a cure from anguish. While we applaud these goals, our work highlights another important aspect of philosophy as a way of life that sometimes is overlooked. We want our students to experience a transformation toward seeing themselves as moral agents, growing in civic virtues, and developing “cosmic consciousness.” To reach this end, we utilize a civic engagement (CE) project that we call the “Experiments in Ethics.” This CE project consists of a series of small, interrelated assignments or “experiments” that help students develop habits and certain civic dispositions. While students complete the experiments throughout the semester, we argue that civically engaged philosophy as a way of life extends beyond the confines of the classroom and the semester as our students cultivate the ability to see themselves as ethical agents capable of making changes in their own lives and the communities in which they live.
Hegel's Dialectics of Digestion, Excretion, and Animal Subjectivity
Authors: Reid Jeffrey ,   Hegel Society of America
Published: February 2023

In the Philosophy of Nature, Hegel describes at length and in detail the particular workings of animal digestion and excretion, referring to the empirical research of his day (Berzelius, Spallanzani, Traviranus). By becoming engaged in the scientific disputes and insights of the time—regarding, for example, the mechanical versus chemical nature of digestion, immediate digestive assimilation and the chemical composition of feces—Hegel arrives at the novel idea that what the animal excretes as superfluous is its own particular entanglement with inorganic otherness. The animal’s subsequent feeling of triumph and satisfaction constitutes the affirmation of individual purposiveness, a form of immediate ideality that Hegel presents as animal subjectivity.
Toward a Critique of (Police) Violence
Authors: Bohrer Ashley J. ,   DePaul University
Published: February 2023

In Walter Benjamin’s pivotal essay “Toward the Critique of Violence,” the state emerges as an originary site of violence, and the police figure as a key institution that makes possible both law-preserving and law-founding violence. I argue that Benjamin offers a unique and clarifying understanding of violence that can help make sense of twenty-first century calls for police and prison abolition. At the same time, Benjamin critiques several leftist attempts to combat state violence—such as the workplace strike and leftist reformism—finding in them a reformulation of the very violence they seek to combat. I argue that many of these critiques could be equally levied at some manifestations of the contemporary abolitionist movement. This paper concludes by distilling some of Benjamin’s insights about the propensity to reflect the violence we attempt to contest into some lessons for contemporary activism and social movements.
Peningkatan Kinerja Taman Pendidikan Al-Quran Bina Qurani Dalam Pengelolaan Administrasi Akademik
Authors: Kusuma Ade Chandra , Astriawati Ningrum , Pertiwi Yudhanita , Setiyantara Yudhi
Published: February 2023

Tujuan PKM ini yaitu sebagai upaya meningkatan kinerja Taman Pendidikan Al-Quran (TPA) Bina Qurani dalam  pengelolaan administrasi akademik terkait pengelolaan pembelajaran TPA dalam hal pengelolaan administrasi pembelajaran berupa Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP), selain itu memberikan wawasan tentang pembuatan administrasi dalam pembelajaran TPA. Metode yang digunakan dalam PKM ini adalah dengan pelatihan  dengan  ceramah, tanya jawab dan pendampingan. teknik pengumpulan data diperoleh dengan cara observasi langsung, wawancara serta dokumentasi  di organisasi TPA Bina Qurani yang beralamat di dusun  Jetis Sinduadi Mlati Sleman Yogyakarta. Hasil PKM ini menghasilkan adanya peningkatan kinerja TPA Bina Qurani dengan menghasilkan RPP yang dijadikan panduan dalam memberikan pembelajaran Iqra dan Al Quran oleh ustazah atau guru TPA Bina Qurani.
Implementasi Fun Learning Dengan Hour of Code Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Coding Pada Siswa
Authors: Fadhli Mardhiah , Fitrisia Yuli , Nurmalasari Dini , Purwantoro Sugeng , Akbar Memen
Published: February 2023

Pentingnya mempelajari ilmu pemrograman komputer bagi siswa adalah siswa akan mendapatkan kemampuan berfikir komputasional yang sistematis, yang termasuk didalamnya cara berfikir yang lebih kuat (robust) dalam melihat sebuah masalah. Namun belajar pemrograman komputer sering dianggap rumit dan membutuhkan latihan yang rutin. Kondisi mitra saat ini yaitu SMKN 1 Dumai adalah kurangnya minat belajar siswa, keingintahuan, dan kesenangan untuk belajar coding. Hal ini disebabkan oleh banyak faktor, salah satunya adanya anggapan pada siswa bahwa belajar coding adalah sesuatu hal yang rumit dan membosankan. Selain itu juga disebabkan oleh strategi dan metode belajar yang diterapkan oleh guru tidak cukup mampu untuk membangkitkan keingintahuan siswa akan pelajaran tersebut. Proses belajar yang kurang kondusif dan rendahnya minat belajar siswa dapat di siasati oleh guru dengan memberikan materi dengan cara yang menyenangkan (fun learning). Salah satu cara belajar dasar coding dengan cara yang menyenangkan adalah belajar bersama hour of code pada game Minecraft. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini telah dilaksanakan pada tanggal 6 september 2022 dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 22 orang. Hasil kegiatan ini berupa evaluasi kegiatan melalui kuisoner dan diperoleh hasil bahwa 89,90% peserta pelatihan memahami materi dan dapat mempraktekkan sendiri project game Minecraft. Selain itu peserta sangat antusias mengikuti kegiatan karna disajikan dalam kegiatan yang menyenangkan, seperti bermain game. Berdasarkan hasil kuisoner juga diperoleh rekomendasi pelatihan untuk kegiatan berikutnya berupa pelatihan dalam mengimplementasikan project Internet of Things (IoT).
Pelatihan Peningkat Minat Belajar Pada Anak Di Sekolah Dengan Metode Diskusi
Authors: Ramadani Nadila Tri , Thamrin Husni
Published: February 2023

Di era maraknya game online dikalangan anak-anak di bawah umur yang dapat diakses melalui handphone secara bebas, dan menimbulkan minat belajar anak terus menurun dari waktu ke waktu. Selain dikarenakan game online yang semakin menjamur dikalangan anak-anak, menurunnya minat belajar anak juga dikarenakan menurunnya metode belajar yang digunakan juga membosankan. hal ini juga sangat terlihat diantara anak-anak yang tinggal diperdesaan dikarenakan kurang updatenya orang tua maupun sistem pendidikan yang ada diperdesaan, yang masih bersifat monoton. Hal ini akan menjadi masalah yang sangat serius jika terus berlanjut. Hal ini juga terjadi pada beberapa anak di desa sialang. oleh karena ini proses pemberi bantuan pun dilakukan melalui praktek kerja lapangan atau PKL II mahasiswa ilmu kesejahteraan sosial fakultas ilmu sosial dan ilmu politik Universitas sumatera utara dengan menerapkan metode diskusi dalam belajar. metode ini memiliki tujuan untuk meningkatkan minat belajar anak dan melatih anak untuk saling bertukar pikiran dan proses belajar maupun kegiatan sehari-hari. selain itu juga dilakukan mini project pada pratikum kali ini yaitu dengan membuat intervensi yaitu khusus nya intervensi yang bertujuan untuk membantu beberapa anak di desa sialan dalam menyelesaikan masalah yang ia alami.
Pelatihan Pengembangan Kompetensi dan Competitiveness Siswa Di Bidang Ilmu Sosial
Authors: Wildaniyati Arini , Mutmainah Mutmainah , Indartini Mintarti
Published: February 2023

Kompetensi dan keterampilan siswa haruslah terus diasah agar semakin berkembang dan kompetitif. Selain itu, jiwa kompetitif mereka juga harus ditumbuhkan agar semangat berprestasi mereka secara otomatis akan muncul dan dapat bersaing di tingkat nasional. Melalui pelatihan ini diharapkan dapat mengembangkan kompetensi siswa dan menumbuhkan jiwa kompetitif mereka. Pelatihan ini dilakukan dengan pengayaan soal-soal ilmu pengetahuan sosial dan memotivasi siswa dengan memberitahukan manfaat yang akan diperoleh dalam berprestasi. Kegiatan pelatihan ini diikuti siswa kelas 9 bidang IPS dengan sangat antusias. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil evaluasi belajar mereka menunjukkan sebagian besar nilai yang diperoleh sangat memuaskan. Selain itu dapat dilihat dari cara siswa memperhatikan dan keaktifan mereka didalam kelas.
Upaya Edukasi Perilaku Anti Bullying Kepada Anak anak di Panti Asuhan Universal Anak Indonesia
Authors: Mey Meidona Hutapea , Putri Malida
Published: February 2023

Tidak bisa kita pungkiri bahwa masa sekarang yakni di era digital semua hal menjadi sangat mudah didapatkan , baik itu hal negatif atau pun positif , tak terkecuali bagi anak anak yang dalam masa pertumbuhan , anak dalam masa pertumbuhan nya sangat cepat dalam menerima informasi namun dalam hal ini anak anak pada umum nya belum bisa membedakan informasi yang baik atau yang buruk , karena itu sebagai orang dewasa harus mampu mengawasi dan memberi batasan dan pengertian mengenai hal yang baik dan yang buruk, ada banyak hal yang mampu membuat anak terpengaruh perilaku buruk tak seperti bullying , pornografi , atau kenakalan lain nya , namun dalam hal ini penulis memutuskan untuk mengangkat judul yang sesuai dengan mini project nya yakni Upaya Edukasi Perilaku Anti Bullying Kepada Anak anak Panti Asuhan Universal Anak Indonesia , mengingat bahwa anak penghuni panti sangat rentan sebagai korban bullying atu bahkan tidak menutup kemungkinan menjadi pelaku bullying sekali pun, dalam mini project ini penulis membuat mini project mengenai hal tersebut dengan berbagai tahapan yang sesuai dengan ilmu kesejahteraan sosial , Program Intervensi yang digunakan dalam kegiatan Pengabdian sekaligus praktek turun lapangan ini adalah metode group work oleh zastrow yang terdiri dari;Intake and contract ,Assesmendan, Perencanaan Intervensi, penyeleksian anggota yang sesuai umur dan pengembanga,Pengembangan Kelompok,Evaluasi dan Terminasi.Abstract
Edukasi dan Simulasi Penanganan Luka Bakar di Lingkungan Sekolah
Authors: Herlina Santi , Apriliana Vionita , Lestari Bonieta Dwi , Astuti Widya , Zalwa Indri , Farikhah Farikhah , Rezafar Nur Alfidah
Published: February 2023

Luka bakar dapat terjadi dimana saja, termasuk di sekolah, dengan aktivitas siswa seperti penggunaan laboratorium yang mungkin mengandung cairan keras yang mudah terbakar, kontak dengan terminal listrik, dan tersentuh knalpot kendaraan siswa yang masih panas. Berdasarkan wawancara pada beberapa warga sekolah SMA Negeri 6 Depok terkait dengan edukasi kesehatan dan simulasi perawatan pada luka bakar, didapatkan hasil bahwa warga sekolah belum pernah menerima pendidikan apapun terkait dengan luka bakar. Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, sikap, dan praktik siswa dalam pemberian pertolongan pertama luka bakar. Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah siswa siswi pengurus Palang Merah Remaja (PMR) SMA Negeri 6 Depok sebanyak 30 orang yang dilaksanakan pada Oktober 2022. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah dengan pendidikan kesehatan audiovisual, demonstrasi, dan simulasi secara interaktif. Materi pendidikan kesehatan mencakup tentang jenis luka bakar, pertolongan pertama luka bakar, perawatan luka bakar, pencegahan infeksi pada luka bakar, komplikasi luka bakar, serta demonstrasi penggunaan Alat Pemadam Api Ringan (APAR). Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan dampak baik bagi peserta, yaitu meningkatnya pengetahuan yang dapat dibuktikan dengan hasil nilai rata-rata pretest 83, kemudian setelah diberikan edukasi dan demonstrasi, nilai post test nilai peserta meningkat menjadi 96,3. Pengetahuan yang telah didapatkan oleh siswa PMR dapat dikembangkan lagi sehingga memotivasi masyarakat sekolah untuk menyadari kegawatdaruratan masalah luka bakar.
Belajar Matematika Dengan Menyenangkan Bersama Panti Asuhan Yayasan Nazar Indonesia
Authors: Nasution Nadira Amalia , Ritonga Fajar Utama
Published: February 2023

Pelajaran matematika sangatlah penting pada masa sekarang, matematika sebagai salah satu bidang studi yang diajarkan di lembaga pendidikan formal merupakan salah satu bagian penting dalam upaya meningkatkan mutu pendidikan. Pelajaran matematika adalah suatu pelajaran yang berhubungan dengan banyak konsep. Permasalahan yang dihadapi anak - anak di panti asuhan pada umumnya terkait dengan pembelajran terutama pelajaran matematika . Hal ini terjadi di panti asuhan Yayasan Nazar Indonesia. Solusi yang ditawarkan dalam kegiatan Praktikum ini adalah dengan memanfaatkan media YouTube berupa video animasi pembelajaran matematika yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keingintahuan anak - anak panti asuhan dalam mempelajari Matematika. Praktikum ini menggunakan metode  Group Work yang di kemukakan oleh Zastrow , sebagai berikut : Intake dan contract , Assessment , Perencanaan , Intervensi , Evaluasi , Terminasi. Hasil dari kegiatan praktikum ini bertujuan agar anak - anak di panti Asuhan Yayasan Nazar Indonesia  dapat memahami pembelajaran di lembaga pendidikan formal khususnya pelajaran matematika .
Peningkatan Cara Membaca Al- Qur’an Sesuai Dengan Hukum Ilmu Tajwid Dan Makhrajul Huruf
Authors: Harahap Aulia Ahmad , Sinaga Randa Putra Kasea
Published: February 2023

Kitab suci Al – Qur’an tergolong kedalam kitab keempat sekaligus terakhir  yang  diturunkan  oleh  Allah SWT  kepada  utusan  terakhirNya,  yaitu  Nabi  Muhammad  SAW.  Al- Qur’an diturunkan dengan tujuan sebagai pedoman hidup bagi umat Islam, dikarenakan seluruh hukum – hukum beserta ketentuan telah diatur dan dijelaskan dalam Al-Qur‟an. Hal ini merupakan kewajiban bagi kita selaku umat Islam untuk mempelajari dan memahami lebih jauh hal- hal terkait dengan Al- Qur‟an, yakni termasuk membaca Al-Qur‟an dengan baik dan benar atau bisa disebut dengan tartil beserta mengetahui dan memahami.Membaca Al-Qur’an adalah termasuk kedalam amalan yang mulia. Sebelum membaca Al Quran, alangkah lebih baiknya kita harus mempelajari makhraj dan tajwid dengan baik dengan begitu kita akan dapat membaca Al- Quran dengan fashih, baik dan benar. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini memiliki tujuan untuk memberikan pendampingan membaca al-Qur'an dengan tajwid yang benar serta makhraj hurufnya. Dimana dalam hal ini target dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini ialah dikhususkan kepada masyarakat yang kurang memahami cara membaca Al- Quran dengan tajwid dan makhraj yang baik dan benar. Adapun pencapaian yang diharapkan atas terlaksananya kegiatan ini ialah munculnya kesadaran dalam masyarakat akan betapan pentingnya ilmu tajwid dan makhraj huruf dalam membaca al-Qur’an.
Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Dan Pemberian Sembako Kepada Anak-Anak di Panti Asuhan Naungan Kasih Kemuliaan
Authors: Azizah Riska , Peranginangin Felix Setiawan , Lintang Solatiah , Aritonang Haratua , Matondang Weni Sapira , Ananda Rizki , Ritonga Fajar Utama
Published: February 2023

Social Work Journal bahwa pelayanan sosial merupakan wujud praktik pekerjaan sosial yang diwadahi dalam badan pelayanan sosial. Hal tersebut sejalan dengan perubahan mindset dalam pemberian pelayanan sosial. Upaya yang dilakukan panti sosial asuhan anak adalah memberikan pelayanan sosial kepada anak terlantar yang tidak mempunyai orang tua, ayah, ibu atau keluarga serta tidak mampu secara ekonomi. Untuk mewujudkan hal tersebut, sangat diperlukan adanya peningkatan profesional pelayanan sosial, salah satunya peningkatan kualiatas pelayanan dalam panti sosial. Pada jurnal ini adalah membahas bagaimana kualitas pelayanan sosial di Panti Asuhan Naungan Kasih Kemuliaan. Dimana dilakukan dengan melakukan program pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris dimana program  pelatihan  dilaksanakan  di  Panti  Asuhan Naungan Kasih Kemuliaan dan ada 13 anak dan 6 orang mahasiswa yang terlibat.  dan pengumpulan dana demi memenuhi kebutuhan pokok Panti Asuhan dengan memberikan sembako.
Upaya Mahasiswa Membantu Anak dalam Meningkatkan Perilaku Hidup Bersih di Panti Asuhan Anak Liora Terang
Authors: Septyaningrum Arum , Ginting Bengkel
Published: February 2023

Perkembangan yang baik pada seorang anak usia dini tergantung pada perilaku hidup bersih yang dilakukan. Perilaku hidup bersih ini dimulai dari hal kecil seperti senantiasa mencuci tangan menggunakan sabun, membuang sampah pada tempatnya, menggosok gigi dengan rutin, memotong kuku tangan dan kaki secara rutin, dan perilaku kecil lainnya. Namun ada banyak anak mengabaikan perilaku hidup bersih karena masih kurangnya pengetahuan tentang kebersihan. Pada kegiatan praktikum II ini, seorang mahasiswa jurusan Kesejahteraan Sosial Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Universitas Sumatera Utara melakukan pemberian bantuan kepada anak-anak di Panti Asuhan Liora Terang untuk meningkatkan perilaku hidup bersih di Panti Asuhan Anak Liora Terang. Adapun pemberian bantuan pada kegiatan ini yaitu dengan menggunakan metode intervensi sosial dalam ilmu kesejahteraan sosial pada kelompok (Groupwork). Tahapan-tahapan yang dilakukan yaitu intake case; assessment dan perencanaan intervensi; penyeleksi anggota; pengembangan kelompok; dan  evaluasi dan terminasi. Tujuan dari kegiatan praktikum II yang dilakukan ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan kemandirian anak dalam perilaku hidup bersih pada anak-anak di Panti Asuhan Anak Liora Terang
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Komunikasi Melalui Public Speaking Anggota BUMDes Wargaluyu, Arjasari -Bandung
Authors: Sariwaty Yulia , Rahmawati Dini , Fitriawati Diny
Published: February 2023

Komunikasi memegang peranan penting dalam hubungan antar manusia. Melalui komunikasi pesan, ide dan gagasan bisa disampaikan antara manusia satu dengan lainnya. Public speaking merupakan keterampilan dalam berkomunikasi di depan umum, yang sangat berguna dan harus dimiliki oleh semua pihak guna menunjang kepercayaan diri maupun mengembangkan dan meningkatkan jaringan relasi secara luas. Ketidakmampuan menyampaikan pesan, ide maupun gagasan, ditambah dengan kurangnya rasa percaya diri dari para anggota BUMDes dan anggota karang taruna adalah hal yang melatarbelakangi diadakannya pelatihan public speaking. Tahapan kegiatan pelatihan didahului dengan dilakukannya pre-test guna mengetahui kemampuan berbicara dan tingkat kepercayaan diri peserta. Penyampaian teori public speaking dilakukan sebagai dasar pembekalan ilmu dan pengetahuan peserta. Praktik menjadi sarana latihan kemampuan setelah mendapatkan ilmu, Teknik serta tips. Terakhir post-test sebagai proses evaluasi dari hasil pelatihan. Pelatihan mendapatkan respon dan apresisasi positif dari peserta, hasil post-test juga menunjukan adanya peningkatan kemampuan berbicara dan kepercayaan diri peserta setelah mendapatkan pembekalan ilmu maupun pengetahuan mengenai public speaking.