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Hibridni besprekidni sistem napajanja za navodnjavanje povrtarskih kultura na parceli “Grabovac”- Obrenovac
Authors:   University of Belgrade, The Institute Mihailo Pupin, Despotović Željko , Stevanović Ilija
Published: November 2021

The paper presents the realization of a hybrid uninterruptible power supply system used in drip and "Agrokapilaris" irrigation systems for vegetable crops on the experimental plot of the Secondary Technical Agricultural- Chemical School from Obrenovac, at the location of Grabovac. The hybrid power supply system is predominantly based on the use of renewable energy sources (wind and sun) with the use of a battery bank. An electronically controlled fast electronic static switch is additionally implemented, which ensures uninterrupted power supply to the irrigation system. The tendency is that the irrigation system primarily works in the so-called "green energy use mode", and only in cases of lack of wind and sun, or in case of battery discharge, the system automatically (in a very short time interval) switches to the 230 V, 50 Hz electricity distribution network. Within the realized system, a 500 W wind turbine, an 1100 W system of four photovoltaic panels, a 24 Vdc / 240 Ah battery bank and associated power electronics devices (MPPT battery chargers and 1600 W output power inverter) were installed.
Realizacija besprekidnog napajanja komandno-upravljačkog centra u sistemu OOiU
Authors:   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Tajdić Marko , Despotović Željko , Kon Jovan ,   University of Belgrade, The Institute Mihailo Pupin
Published: November 2021

The emergency and notification warning system has the task to, in accordance with legal regulations, rules and observances, perform all necessary measures in order to monitoring, inform, and if necessary, partial or general public alerting of the population in the endangered area. The emergency and notification warning system, which is, among other things, very important for the Emergency management sector of the Republic Serbia, is managed from the command-control center. The importance of this system is evidenced by the fact that it has data transmission on two transmission paths (WiFi and UHF). Based on the above, it follows that it is very important to ensure robust, reliable and uninterrupted operation of the CCC and thus the smooth operation of the emergency and notification warning system. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) plays a significant role in ensuring reliable, uninterrupted and autonomous operation of the entire system. The role of BPN is very important, because in case of loss of mains power 230 V, 50 Hz, it should take over the power supply of the system. The control system should provide a very fast switching (switching time ≤10 ms) to the backup power supply without interruption and voltage failure of the entire system. When working on a battery bank, the autonomy of the designed system in the absence of mains power is 48 hours. The paper will present the practical implementation of such a system, as well as the experimental results obtained during the operational commissioning of the UPS system. The solution is in use in the CCC-Valjevo of the emergency and notification warning system, starting from June 30, 2020.
Mogućnosti primene istraživački zasnovane nastave (IN) u početnom matematičkom obrazovanju
Authors:   Ministry of Education, Science and Tehnological Development, Glogovac Dragana , Milošević Marina ,   University of Novi Sad, Pedagogical Faculty, Sombor, Lazić Bojan
Published: November 2021

Modern primary education, especially mathematics, requires constant innovation of teaching practice in order to modernize, rationalize, and efficiently the teaching process. Teaching mathematics should be experienced as a process that promotes learning with understanding, stimulates motivation, active learning, research, critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, drawing conclusions, exchange of experiences. The tendency to improve the quality of mathematics education has resulted in many studies pointing to the benefits of research-based mathematics (IN) teaching, known as inquiry-based learning (IBL), recognized as an essential way of organizing the teaching process to develop key competencies, abilities and skills in 21st century. Тhe aim of this paper is to see, based on a comprehensive theoretical analysis and the results of previous research. The created model of teaching mathematics based on research represents a useful framework for improving the quality of the process of teaching and learning mathematics, and empowers teachers in its application and affirmation, gaining insight into the way of organizing research learning.
Teaching Mathematics During the Covid-19 Pandemic – Examining the Perceptions of Class Teachers and Mathematics Teachers
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Education, Jagodina, Mihajlović Aleksandra , Vulović Nenad R. , Maričić Sanja ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Education, Užice
Published: November 2021

The aim of this study was to investigate how class teachers and math teachers in Serbia perceived the possibilities, effects, and challenges of teaching mathematics online during the COVID-19 pandemic. We prepared a questionnaire that was implemented at the end of 2019/2020. The sample comprised 239 teachers, 141 class teachers and 98 math teachers. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used for data analysis. The results suggest that, although the experience of online teaching had a positive effect on the teachers’ self-reported competence in using ICT tools, even more attention should be given to strengthening teachers’ pedagogical skills referring to teaching mathematics in an online learning environment. In general, teachers were satisfied with the quality of instruction they demonstrated. However, they were not satisfied with the quality of student knowledge. In addition, they faced certain challenges in the implementation of online teaching and learning, such as objective grading and assessment, as well as monitoring student progress, maintaining communication with parents, and motivating and engaging students. The majority of teachers stated that teaching math online had more disadvantages than advantages. Teachers’ responses also indicated that they tended to use ICT tools in a more traditional way.
Povezivanje životnog okruženja dece i njihovog uključivanja u horove
Authors:   University of Primorska, Faculty of Education, Slovenia, Jenko Matija , Kopačin Barbara
Published: November 2021

Many studies have been conducted in the field of research on the stimulating domestic music environment, which show that the decision to engage children in music, in addition to internal factors in the family, can be influenced by external factors, such as the environment in which families live, too. Active inclusion of Slovenes in choirs is one of the most widespread free activities in the Republic of Slovenia, because according to the Public Fund of the Republic of Slovenia for Culture, more than 64.000 people sing in choirs. However, given that Slovenia is a very diverse country, especially in geographical terms, the mentality of people in different environments is very different, although in Slovenia creative people live in both rural and urban areas. Since in the article we discover, whether singing activity is higher in rural than in urban areas, we will define what both is and what are the characteristics of choirs in Slovenia, and then explore the differences between the above activities of parents and children in both areas. In this paper, we find that there are more active singing groups in urban areas, which include families, where both – children and parents – sing in a choir, than in rural areas, which we attribute to “rurbanization”, which blurs the boundaries between rural and urban settlements and their functions. The paper also confirms the assumption that the stimulating domestic music environment (singing at home, attending concerts with parents and parents' opinion that the stimulating musical environment offered to children at home strongly influences their participation in choirs) is related children's singing in choirs.
Fizička aktivnost kod dece i adolescenata sa povišenim i visokim krvnim pritiskom
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Radovanović Dragan
Published: November 2021

The value of blood pressure in children aged one to 12 years is based on the normative distribution of blood pressure in healthy children of normal body weight and is interpreted on the basis of gender, age, and height of the child. Normal values are considered to be lower than the 90th percentile, elevated blood pressure is considered to be valued between the 90th and 95th percentile, and high blood pressure or hypertension are considered to be all values above the 95th percentile. Due to the need for specialized cuffs of different sizes and the complexity of interpreting blood pressure values, it is necessary to measure blood pressure in children with standardized procedures in pediatric clinics. Children and adolescents with elevated blood pressure and hypertension should change their lifestyle, which includes: weight loss, regular physical activity, a special approach to diet, and stress reduction. The duration, frequency, and/or intensity of physical activity can be increased through increased spontaneous physical activity, organized physical exercise programs, or participation in sport. It is important to provide children and adolescents with elevated blood pressure and hypertension with equal opportunities and incentives to participate in physical activities that give them pleasure, offer diversity and that are appropriate for their age and abilities.
Univerzalni dizajn i pristupačnost igre u inkluzivnom okruženju
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Education, Uzice, Maksimović Jasna , Golubović Špela ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine
Published: November 2021

The demand for accessibility and availability of various play activities greatly determines the quality of early inclusion of children with disabilities. The accessibility of play in an inclusive environment, in addition to adapting play space and game content to the different children's needs, is largely achieved by implementing the principles of universal design, which calls for the recognition of, and catering to human diversity, i.e. people of different age, size, ability or disability. Universal design is basically defined as the design and composition of products and environments so that they can be accessed, understood and used by all people, without the need for customization or specialized design, although the concept has expanded in recent decades and now refers to all aspects of social life. After considering the importance of play for the overall child's development, the authors analyze the characteristics of play of children with disabilities, and the characteristics of play in an inclusive environment, pointing to the basic guidelines in the application of universal design in order to create and increase the accessibility of play and inclusive playgrounds.
Empirijski model prijateljstva predškolske djece u izmijenjenom kontekstu institucionalnog vaspitanja
Authors:   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Philosophy, Partalo Sanja
Published: November 2021

The aim of the study was to determine and interpret an empirical model of preschoolers’ friendship. The Observation scale for the evaluation of friendship in institutionally educated preschoolers was applied on the sample of preschool children (N = 2009), containing 52 entries for the educators to assess the frequency of friendship indicators with children of all age groups. The application of exploratory factor analysis resulted in the extraction of four reliable factors which may account for this complex research variable: 1) Friendship as a close step to altruism; 2) Friendship as distancing from egoism; 3) Friendship as distancing from narcissism; and 4) Friendship as giving and accepting love. The first two factors account for social behavior and emphasize socialization. On the other hand, the second two factors are based on the excessively emotional behavior and individualization. The egoism-altruism conflict (socialization) transforms into self-centeredness conflict (narcissism) – and in the process of growing up the emphasis is once again on individualization. Given the fact that friendship is the best indicator of growing up, it maintains one of central issues of education.The obtained results suggest that kindergartens, as the ecologically healthy environment, encourage friendship by fostering high-quality interactions and appreciating childrensʼ individual needs. The role of teachers is of an utmost relevance as they are both partners and friends who inspire friendship and social experience. Also, teachers provide support for spontaneous childrens' activities, including child's play in which interaction reaches its peak.
Are The Independent Area of Beef Cattle Development Ready for Big Data to Reduce the Volume of Imports?
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of Animal Science Faculty, Brawijaya University, Indonesia, Sari N. P.
Published: November 2021

Stakeholders find it difficult to make decisions for both breeders and supporting sectors due to unorganized agribusiness data on beef cattle, it seems very limited information on it. The activities related to this business have not been recorded well, from male selection, feed management, cultivation, as well as marketing and traceability—these factors have caused price disparities in meat to become commonplace. Thus, a model of breeder empowerment is needed through big data maturity. Data play a crucial role in the planning and development of agriculture and agribusiness. The results of the analysis on efforts to digitalize and integrate data on beef cattle business confirm that the progress stops at the Nascent phase. Data digitalization at the Agency for Agriculture Extension of Kediri is at the Nascent phase, while at the Department of Food Security and Livestock Service is in between the Nascent and pre-adoption phase. Data integration in other agencies, such as the Regional Central Bureau of Statistics of Kediri, the Regional Information and Communication Office of Kediri, and the Directorate General of Livestock, fall into the corporate adoption and mature phase. As can be seen, data have not been well-integrated within one interconnected system. The availability of such a model of data integration will be a good alternative in empowering breeders of beef cattle and the public sector, it will also find communication easier with the existence of the model. The government eventually will be able to better improve performance based on the digital data available.
Factors Affecting the Application of the Competency Framework in Human Resource Management: The Case of Information Technology Firms in Hanoi
Authors:   Faculty of Human Resource Management, University of Labor and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Phuong Tran Thi Minh
Published: November 2021

This study is conducted to investigate the affect levels of determinants on the competency framework in human resource management of information technology firms in Hanoi, Vietnam. Data were collected from getting 125 questionnaires from board of manager, head of department, and staff of information technology firms in Hanoi, Vietnam. Based on data collected, we employ descriptive statistics, Cronbach’s Alpha analysis, and Independent T-test to determine the influence of determinants on the competency framework in human resource management of information technology firms in Hanoi, Vietnam. The results show that determinants including Internal factors of enterprises (IF) and External factors of enterprises (EF) have relationships with the competency framework in human resource management. Based on the findings, some recommendations are given for technology firms in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Life Skill-Based Learning Management at State Vocational High School (SMKN) 3 Samarinda
Authors:   A senior lecturer at Mulawarman University Samarinda, Ali Bere
Published: November 2021

This research is based on the following problems: (1) How can life skills-based learning management improve the quality of graduates of SMKN 3 Samarinda? (2) What is the role of motivation in life skill-based learning management at SMKN 3 Samarinda? The objectives to be achieved are: (1) Describe learning management based on life skills to improve the quality of graduates of SMKN 3 Samarinda. (2) Describe the role of motivation in the management of life skills-based learning of students of SMKN 3 Samarinda. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, with the main and first instrument being the researcher himself.
Distal Arch Aneurysm repair: hybrid TEVAR A Novel approach
Authors:   Vascular Unit, Department of Cardiothoracic Vascular Center, Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, Kadel Prashiddha Bikram Kadel
Published: November 2021

Thoracic endovascular aortic reconstruction (TEVAR) is increasingly used in the management of descending aortic pathology including aneurysms, dissections and transaction. When treating aortic arch pathology, hybrid procedures have been devised, in which major arch vessels are bypassed using a variety of techniques. Here we present a case of 48 years male, presented with shortness of breath and chest pain for 2 months. The Contrast enhanced computerized tomogram of chest showed multiple saccular outpouching at distal arch and mid descending aorta. He underwent hybrid procedure bypassing Innominate artery to left carotid and left subclavian artery followed by TEVAR covering the entire saccular aneurysm. His postoperative period was uneventful and is doing well till date.
Activation of Vocabulary of Preschool Children on The Basis of Associative Experimental Method
Authors:   Lecturer Navoi State Pedagogical InstituteNavoi, Uzbekistan, Rakhmatova Gulobod
Published: November 2021

The article describes how to activate the vocabulary of preschoolers based on the method of associative experience, and also provides some recommendations for increasing the vocabulary of children. Associative experimental methods are presented.
The Research of the Symbolism of Phra That Phanom and Indigenous Ethnoecology Synopsis
Authors:   Southeast Asian Studies Program, Graduate School Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 10500, Haosheng PhD Duan
Published: November 2021

Southeast Asian Stupas contains Buddhist iconography having rich symbolism. The symbolism of Buddhist stupa (or chedi) is a kind of arts illustration of Buddha’s intelligence, and it also contains the intricate man-land relationship locally. Localization occurred on the architecture of stupas thereby the indigenous knowledge influenced the symbolism of the traditions of stupas that originated from India. Hence, this paper is dedicated to exploring the relationship between the symbolism of Phra That Phanom and the local ethnoecology. By combining the years of fieldwork experience and the related ethnoecological theories, the symbolism of Phra That Phanom and the regional man-land relationship could be interpreted in an innovative perspective. In the end, a comprehensive analysis about Mahabhuta symbolism of Phra That Phanom will be conducted to test the paper’s demonstration.
Implementation of The Tri Hita Karana Culture In Delone And Mclean Models To Assess The Success of Using Accounting Information Systems
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Udayana University (UNUD), Bali, Indonesia, Candra Dewi Ni Wayan Septiana
Published: November 2021

The success of information systems (IS) is illustrated by the satisfaction felt by IS users, or it can be described by the continuous use of information systems by users. Organizational culture is one of the important things in determining the success of information systems (Romi, 2011: 47). The theoretical model of this research is using the DeLone and McLean model. The purpose of this study is to test and obtain empirical evidence of the effect of the implementation of the Tri Hita Karana culture on the DeLone and McLean model in assessing the success of the use of accounting information systems in BPR Denpasar City. The sampling method used is m
The attitudes of Teachers of Learning Disabilities in English Language Toward Using Virtual classes to Teach English Writing
Authors: Khasawneh Mohamad Ahmad Saleem
Published: November 2021

This study investigated the attitudes of teachers of learning disabilities in English toward the use of virtual classrooms and e-learning in teaching writing skills to students with learning disabilities. The study adopted the descriptive approach and was applied to a sample of 65 teachers from Irbid city, Jordan. A questionnaire was developed to achieve this purpose after being checked for validity and reliability. The results showed that teachers’ attitudes toward virtual classes varied between high and moderate. For the realm of e-learning in general, the attitudes were high while for the realm of the effect of virtual classes in teaching writing skills were moderate. The study recommended providing intensive training to teachers of LDs in English language on the usages of e-learning and supporting teachers and students with the appropriate tools
http://habibiaislamicus.com/index.php/hirj/article/view/164
Authors:   Doctoral Candidate Quran & Tafseer, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad,, Khalil Muhammad Ibraheem
Published: November 2021

Allah Almighty appointed the most pious amongst human being as His messengers to the mankind for their guidance and counseling. Most of the prophets belonged to the tribe of Bani Israel. The last in the chain was Jesus Christ. He was from the family of David (peace be upon him) and was a close relative of Zechariah (peace be upon him) . Allah Almighty blessed him with many miracles including famous miracles like healing of lepers, knowledge of the unseen, resurrection of the dead by the command of Allah Almighty and revelation of the table. The Jews became his enemies and they wanted to kill him, but Allah saved him and brought him back to life. As the Day of Resurrection draws near, he will be sent back to earth where he will be die a natural death after completing his life. There is a difference of opinion among the commentators as to whether he will be resurrected alive and will be resurrected near the Day of Resurrection. Among the opponents of Christ are the majority of commentators such as Maulana Muhammad Idrees Kandhalvi, Maulana Sanaullah Amritsar, Allama Ghulam Rasool Saeedi and Allama Mohsin Najafi who believe in the revelation of Jesus.
Geological and geophysical criteria as indicators of promising areas for diamond prospecting
Authors: Prusakova Natalya , Gromtsev Kirill , Laptev Mikhail
Published: November 2021

The developed complex of geological and geophysical criteria is shown, which is recommended for use in localizing areas for setting up prospecting works on primary diamond deposits.
Behavioural Model for Decision-Makers’ towards the Intention to Adopt Green Information Technology: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Buba Abba Kyari , Ibrahim Othman
Published: November 2021

This preliminary survey investigates and validates the measurement model of factors influencing decision makers’ intentions to adopt Green information technology (Green-IT) in manufacturing sectors in Nigeria. The Norm Activation Model (NAM) and Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) were used to explore the factors that could influence decision-makers’ intention in adopting Green-IT. Using constructs from the NAM and TPB, this survey proposes a model for identified behavioural factors. A quantitative research approach with a data collection and analysis plan using a cross-sectional survey design was adopted. A sample of 30 decision-makers in the top three manufacturing industries in Nigeria was selected using a purposive sampling procedure for participation in the study. The data collected was analysed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to test the proposed model. The model was validated in two phases: (i) Initial Measurement Model and (ii) Modified Measurement Model. Findings revealed that Green-IT Attitude, Subjective Norm, Ascription of Responsibility, Awareness of Consequences, Personal Norm, Environmental Concern, and Perceive Behavioural Control were the key elements of the behavioural intention model to adopt Green-IT, with 31 indicators having factor loadings of >0.5, adequate internal consistency reliability, CR > 0.7, and Cronbach’s Alpha, >0.7. The result revealed convergent validity, and acceptable discriminant validity was assessed using AVE > 0.5 and Fornell-lacker’s criterion. The results from the full-scale study would contribute to developing a context-speciﬁc model to examine Green-IT adoption in developing nations.
Mathematical Modelling of Infra-Red Evaporation Characteristics of Wheat Straw Black Liquor
Authors: Singh Surendra Pratap , Mohammad Jawaid  , Yadav Bhoomika , Abu Bakar Mohd Supian
Published: November 2021

Infrared (IR) evaporation characteristics of Weak Soda Black Liquor (WSBL) were determined at five different temperatures of 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120oC. The effect of constant temperature on evaporation rate and moisture content (on a dry basis) of 1.5 gm approx. WSBL tests were contemplated and required a careful time frame of IR dissipation to vanish the dampness content at a different consistent temperature. The dissipation rate expanded with expanding infrared temperature. Therefore, different numerical models, such as Page and Logarithmic, Henderson, Pabis and Lewis, were utilised to fit the experimental data properly. A Gaussian model equation was developed for evaporation rate and moisture fraction of black liquor. The probable empirical parameters, along with the relating of reduced chi-square (X2), Residual Sum of Square (RSS), and coefficients of determination (adjusted R2) from non-linear regression analysis of all the numerical model equations, were examined. In addition, the effect of evaporation temperature on the water removal rate, the effective diffusion coefficient and activation energy were also estimated. The effective diffusion coefficient ranges from 2.67 × 10–10 m2/s to 10.4 × 10–10 m2/s, and the activation energy was 39.19 kJ/mol. The statistical indicators (chi-square and determination coefficient) showed that the Decay model equation and Gaussian equation are the most suitable models for describing the evaporation process of WSBL.
Proposed Methodology for End-of-Life Option using Multi Criteria Decision Analysis: A Study for General Paper Product
Authors: Mahmood Salwa , Edirudzin Muhammad Aizrul Ezuan , Jiran Nur Syamimi
Published: November 2021

Over the years, the world population has been growing exponentially. This population growth affects the number of waste products due to the increased production, which leads to greater environmental impact and other problems. There are different numbers of product end-of-life (EOL) options to handle waste based on product characteristics. This research is designed to develop a methodology to determine the best EOL option for a paper product using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). AHP is one of the multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) methods employed to select the best option by considering the user’s preferences and output of competing EOL options related to different product criteria. A graphical user interface (GUI) called AHP-based software was developed using Microsoft Excel through the programming function of Visual Basic for Applications as a user facilitating tool when conducting the analysis. The case study technique is applied to five different types of paper products to assess the capability of the proposed AHP-based software. Results from the AHP-based software reveal that recycling is the most suitable EOL technique for most paper products compared to other techniques. However, polluted products with ink or food waste and coating may not be suitable for this method. The research assists the users to identify the most sustainable ways to handle paper product waste based on the product condition.
Crack Behaviour of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) Beams Containing Eggshell in Flexural
Authors: Md Zain Mohd Raizamzamani , Lian Oh Chai , Wee Lee Siong , Yahya Norrul Azmi , Alisibramulisi Anizahyati
Published: November 2021

Rapid innovations in the ever-expanding area of the construction sector have turned into such a self-compacting concrete investigation (SCC). As a result of the effect on financial and ecological values, the importance of such innovation is expanding quickly. Many researchers have improved the efficiency of the present SCC using industrial materials. Pertinently, substituting cement with surplus material in the manufacture of concrete is environmentally sustainable. Eggshell has become one of the possible alternatives for cementitious material because it encompasses a compound of calcium. Such endeavour is primarily driven by the restriction of landfill sites and the desire to decrease the warming effect. This study describes the failure behaviour and cracks characteristics of SCC beams comprising eggshells under flexural assessment. In order to measure its compressive strength, an SCC mixture encompassing eggshells was developed and evaluated. The ultimate flexural strength and propagation of cracks were discussed for SCC beams tested under flexural using a various a/d (shear span to an effective depth) ratio. The SCC beams crack widths were also validated with Eurocode2. When loads are placed close to supports (lower a/d ratio), the results show that SCC beams can sustain a higher load with improved deflection control. The finding among all SCC beam assessments unveiled that the initial value of experimental crack width was significantly less than the 0.3mm maximum crack control limit delineated by Eurocode2 (EN 1992-1-1, 2004). Various kinds of crack characteristics have also been detected in SCC beam specimens marked as flexural, shear, and combination of shear-flexural cracks.
Optimisation Design of Functionally Graded Sandwich Plate with Porous Metal Core for Buckling Characterisations
Authors: Njim Emad Kadum , Bakhy Sadeq Hussein , Al-Waily Muhannad
Published: November 2021

This study presents the optimum operating parameters and geometrical of the functionally graded sandwich plate with porous materials (FGPMs), widely used in aircraft structures subjected to uniaxial critical buckling load. This process is developed design optimisation parameters by employing Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm (MOGA) techniques. According to a simple power law, the assumption of varying material characteristics of the porous FG core through the plate thickness is considered. In addition, to evaluate the linear buckling behaviour, a new mathematical model based on the classical plate theory (CPT) is proposed. The impact of different design parameters on the performance of the functionally graded structure is studied. Then, finite element modelling is used to validate the results of the analytical solution. Finally, the optimisation method includes both design of experiments (DOE) and response surface methodology (RSM), which are used to find out the critical buckling load of the FG sandwich plate with porous metal core bonded with two homogenous skins using suitable adhesion. The mandatory constraints are the maximum critical buckling and maximum total deformation. In this work, 100 design points are considered to determine the total deformation load multiplier, maximum deformation, and equivalent stress of sandwich plate with graded materials and even distribution of porosities. The buckling analyses of the FGPM sandwich plate subjected to the compression loading are presented by conducting an experimental program. The results show good convergence between suggested analytical and FEA simulation with an average error percentage of no more than 2 %.

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a moral point of view, the well-being of all humans – both the advantaged
and the disadvantaged – are equally important. The Chipko, NBA, and
Navdanya movements have made a global impact by taking the discourse
on economic development to a new level that includes the voices of the
powerless and the centrality of environmental sustainability. In order to
make progress towards global environmental sustainability, a paradigm
shift must be made in democratic societies.
Introduction
Authors: Mallick Krishna
Published: November 2021

Three Indian environmental movements are analyzed – the Chipko
movement of the 1970s against deforestation, Narmada Bachao Andolan
in the 1980s against dam-building, and Navdanya, the contemporary
movement against genetically modified organisms (GMOs) – from three
dimensions: nonviolence, feminism, and environmentalism. Each of these
movements has accomplished its goals, with Chipko achieving a 15-year
ban on tree-cutting, NBA succeeding in slowing down the building of dams
on the Narmada river through litigation with the help of the World Bank
and still fighting for the resettlement and rehabilitation of the displaced
people, and Navdanya promoting local organic seeds for small farmers
in India whose rights have been violated by multinational corporations
monopolizing GM crops. The three movements followed three principles:
environmental justice, intergenerational equality, and respect for nature.
At the Edge of Convergence Culture: Engaging in the Simpsons Cult
Authors: Fink Moritz
Published: November 2021

One of the main reasons behind The Simpsons’ success was the series’
conflation of fan sensibilities and mass appeal. This chapter traces the ways
in which The Simpsons’ producers created a prime-time television franchise
and merchandising empire that still managed to carry cult status for a
devoted fan community. In this context, I discuss strategies of fan marketing,
transmedia storytelling, audience interaction, and contested claims
of intellectual property. Finally, the chapter examines instances where
the interests and economies of The Simpsons’ producers and participatory
culture have converged, as well those in which they have clashed.
Echoes of Springfield: The Simpsons in Remix Culture
Authors: Fink Moritz
Published: November 2021

This chapter analyzes the extent to which the series has become reworked
and repurposed in the realm of contemporary remix culture. Most notably,
the series’ semiosis has resonated not only with an avid fan community but
with participatory culture at large. In particular, “Simpsonizing”—the art
of translating people’s physiognomies into Simpsons characteristics—has
popularized a form of caricature and comedic representation. Besides
examining Simpsons-related fan productions exhibiting nostalgic sentiments,
this chapter looks into revitalizations of the show’s characters
and video remixes of The Simpsons’ intro sequence. Finally, I focus on
Simpsons imagery used in political contexts in Germany to provide a more
profound exploration of The Simpsons’ semiosis used in participatory
culture’s civic imagination.
Introduction
Authors: Fink Moritz
Published: November 2021

This introductory chapter links the Simpsons phenomenon to the
emergence of convergence culture, which refers to the blurring of media
production and media consumption in the digital age. Various cultural
agencies, I argue, have both shaped and expanded the popular narrative
associated with The Simpsons. In contrast to most other pop culture
texts, The Simpsons’ iconic characters and storyworld are mainly parodic
commentaries that reflect sensibilities rooted in popular culture, informing
what I call the series’ “popular semiosis.” Furthermore, the chapter
discusses the cult series in relation to the label “fan” as well as in relation
to media scholarship that adopts the dual role of critical inquiry and pop
culture fandom.
Rome at War: The Effects of Crisis on Church and Community in Late Antiquity
Authors: Sessa Kristina
Published: November 2021

This chapter explores ecclesiastical responses to the military and subsistence
crises that directly impacted Italy, and the city of Rome, during the
later fifth and sixth centuries. It examines how a series of events, such
as the civil war in 489–493 between the barbarian warlords Odoacer
and Theoderic, the Gothic War from c. 535–554, and regional food shortages
shaped the development of the Roman church both culturally and
materially. While acknowledging the deleterious impact of these crises on
individual bodies and communities, the chapter argues that war and its
related effects were essentially generative in nature, offering opportunities
for churchmen and laypeople to formulate new ecclesiastical ideals,
practices, and spaces.
Portraits of Poets and the Lecture Halls in the Forum of Trajan : Masking Cultural Tensions in Late Antique Rome
Authors: Kalas Gregor
Published: November 2021

The Forum of Trajan featured late antique statues of the poets Claudian,
Flavius Merobaudes, Sidonius Apollinaris, and probably others in an outdoor
exhibition honoring those authors whose works eased harsh political
rivalries. This essay considers the statues as displayed in close proximity to
the sculptural reliefs on the Column of Trajan. Its visual narratives depicting
military campaigns in Dacia corresponded to Claudian’s descriptions of
battles, Merobaudes’s narratives of war, and Sidonius’s tales of military
prowess. The chapter also analyzes the performance venues in Trajan’s
Forum, built during the reign of Hadrian, where poets performed before
elite audiences. The portraits communicated messages in keeping with
the poets’ verses, which upheld the long-lasting image of Rome’s resilience.
After Antiquity: Renewing the Past or Celebrating the Present? Early Medieval Apse Mosaics in Rome
Authors: Thunø Erik
Published: November 2021

This chapter looks beyond the concept of ‘renewal’, which still dominates
our view of the medieval art and architecture of Rome. An alternative
approach examines selected monuments from a synchronic view in which
linear time transforms into what I would like to define as a ‘continuous
present’. This amplifies our view of how medieval images worked, not
only in Rome, but also more broadly. Perceived as special and unique to
Rome, the current narrative ends up isolating the city and its monuments
within a sort of closed self-contained cyclical system with little relevance
to what is going on fuori le mura. Discussing a number of the city’s early
medieval apse mosaics, I argue that the narrative is ready for revision.
Shell Worlds: Maritime Microcosms in EurAsian Art and Material Culture
Authors: Grasskamp Anna
Published: November 2021

Asian shells were collected in early modern Europe, while Mediterranean coral
was sought after in Asia. In both locations, artists and artisans created EurAsian
objectscapes placing maritime material appropriated from abroad alongside
local matter. Such painted and crafted shellscapes and coralscapes materialised
ideas on the generation and transformation of matter. This chapter compares
the cosmological ideas and material constituents that underlie artistic maritime
microcosms and shows how their components echoed the material mapping of
foreign spaces in the frameworks of European colonialism and Chinese tributary
systems. Despite associations with culturally specific tropes in Greek mythology,
Christianity, Daoism and Buddhism, the chapter argues that across Eurasia
shells were believed to form gateways to underwater treasuries and give access
to supernatural females.
Conclusion
Authors: Grasskamp Anna
Published: November 2021

As shells are integral to early modern reflections on the relations between
human and non-human realms, thinking with and through ocean objects, their
sensual appeal as well as their intrinsic ‘otherness’, teaches us about the shaping
of aesthetics and ecologies of matter in imperial centres and their peripheries. The
study of shell artefacts brings to the fore patterns of transcultural objectification
in the early modern desire to collect and possess foreign nature and, by extension,
foreign peoples across Eurasia. Adding references to selected modern artworks,
the conclusion highlights how shells offer analogies between the appropriation
of objects and the conquest of foreign peoples during the early modern period,
a process in which material, sexual and political aspects are closely entangled.
The Roll of the Dice and the Whims of Fate in Sixteenth-Century Morality Drama
Authors: Steele Brokaw Katherine
Published: November 2021

Young characters play dice games in the early Tudor morality plays Nice
Wanton (c. 1547–1553), Impatient Poverty (c. 1554–1558), and Misogonus
(c. 1564–1577). These staged games are best understood in the context
of the mid-sixteenth century’s theological upheavals, particularly in
response to Calvinism, and the concurrent rise of an increasingly capitalist
economy that rewarded economic risk-taking, a behavior that is mirrored
in gambling. In looking at the role (and roll) of dice in these three plays,
this essay traces the way staged dice play contributes to increasingly
complex debates on the religious and economic implications of risk-taking.
Shakespeare Videogames, Adaptation/Appropriation , and Collaborative Reception
Authors: Way Geoffrey
Published: November 2021

This essay analyzes two Shakespeare-based video games to revisit longstanding
assumptions regarding Shakespearean adaptation and appropriation.
In it, I pay close attention to the role of the player to explore reception
as a collaborative process in order to better understand the complex
relationships that exist between source text, game, and player, and to
expand the scope of what works are considered within Shakespearean
adaptation and appropriation studies. Through a discussion of the two
games, I argue that adaptation and appropriation need to be considered on
a spectrum that accounts for how audiences play an active role in defining
and redefining what Shakespearean adaptations and appropriations are
and can be.