bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cloud phase estimation and macrophysical properties of low-level clouds using in-situ and radar measurements over the Southern Ocean during the SOCRATES campaign
Authors: Das Anik , Xi Baike , Zheng Xiaojian , Dong Xiquan
Published: August 2024

Abstract. The Southern Ocean (SO) provides a unique natural laboratory for studying cloud formation and cloud-aerosol interactions with minimal anthropogenic influence. The Southern Ocean Clouds, Radiation, Aerosol Transport Experimental Study (SOCRATES), was an aircraft-based campaign conducted from January 15 to February 28, 2018, off the coast of Hobart, Tasmania. During SOCRATES, the NSF/NCAR GV research aircraft, equipped with in-situ probes and remote sensors, observed aerosol, cloud, and precipitation properties, and provided detailed vertical structure of clouds over the SO, particularly for the low-level clouds (below 3 km). The HIAPER Cloud Radar (HCR) and in-situ cloud and drizzle probes (CDP and 2DS) measurements were used to provide comprehensive statistical and phase-relevant macrophysical properties for the low-level clouds sampled by the 15 research flights during SOCRATES. A new method based on HCR reflectivity and spectrum width gradient was developed to estimate cloud boundaries (cloud-base and -top heights) and classify cloud types based on their top and base heights. Low-level clouds were found to be the most prevalent, with an almost 90 % occurrence frequency. A new phase determination method was also developed to identify the single-layered low-level clouds as liquid, ice, and mixed phases, with occurrence frequencies of 45.4 %, 32.5 %, and 22.2 %, respectively. Low-level clouds over the SO have significantly higher SLW concentrations, with liquid being most prevalent at higher temperatures, ice phase dominating at lower temperatures, and mixed-phase being least common due to its thermodynamic instability. Regarding their vertical distributions, the liquid phase occurs most frequently in the lower mid-cloud range (from 500 m to 1 km), the mixed phase dominates at cloud bases lower than 1 km but is well distributed along the vertical cloud layer, while the ice phase is prevalent from the middle to upper cloud levels (1–3 km). The higher occurrence of the mixed phase at the cloud base could be attributed to large drizzle-sized drops and/or ice particles.
Technical Note: A modified formulation of dynamic energy budget theory for faster computation of biological growth
Authors: Tang Jinyun , Riley William J.
Published: August 2024

Abstract. The mass conservation equation in the presence of boundary fluxes and chemical reactions from non-equilibrium thermodynamics is used to derive a modified dynamic energy budget (mDEB) model. Compared to the standard dynamic energy budget (sDEB) model (Kooijman, 2009), this modified formulation does not place the dilution effect in the mobilization kinetics of reserve biomass, and it maintains the partition principle for reserve mobilization dynamics for both linear and non-linear kinetics. Overall, the mDEB model shares most features with the sDEB model. However, for biological growth that requires multiple nutrients, the mDEB model is computationally much more efficient by not requiring numerical iterations for obtaining the specific growth rate. In an example of modelling the growth of Thalassiosira weissfloggi in a nitrogen-limiting chemostat, the mDEB model was found to have almost the same accuracy as the sDEB model, while requiring almost half of the computing time of the sDEB model. Since the sDEB model has been successfully applied in numerous studies, we believe that the mDEB model can help improve the modelling of biological growth and the associated ecosystem processes in various contexts.
Updating the radiation infrastructure in MESSy (based on MESSy version 2.55)
Authors: Nützel Matthias , Stecher Laura , Jöckel Patrick , Winterstein Franziska , Dameris Martin , Ponater Michael , Graf Phoebe , Kunze Markus
Published: August 2024

Abstract. The calculation of the radiative transfer is a key component of global circulation models. In this article, we describe the most recent updates of the radiation infrastructure in the Modular Earth Submodel System (MESSy). These updates include the implementation of the PSrad radiation scheme within the RAD submodel. Furthermore, the radiation-related submodels CLOUDOPT (for the calculation of cloud optical properties) and AEROPT (for the calculation of aerosol optical properties) have been updated and are now more flexible in order to deal with different sets of shortwave and longwave bands of radiation schemes. In the wake of these updates, a new submodel (ALBEDO), which features solar-zenith-angle-dependent albedos and a new satellite-based background (white sky) albedo, was created. All of these developments are backward compatible, and previous features of the MESSy radiation infrastructure remain available. Moreover, these developments mark an important step in the use of the ECHAM/MESSy Atmospheric Chemistry (EMAC) model, as the update of the radiation scheme was a key aspect in the development of the sixth generation of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts – HAMburg (ECHAM6) model from ECHAM5. The developments presented here are also aimed towards using the MESSy infrastructure with the ICOsahedral Non-hydrostatic (ICON) model as a base model. The improved infrastructure will also aid in the implementation of additional radiation schemes once this should be needed. We have optimized the set of free parameters for two general circulation model-type (GCM-type) setups for pre-industrial and present-day conditions: one with the radiation scheme that was used to date (i.e. the radiation scheme of ECHAM5) and one with the newly implemented PSrad radiation scheme. After this parameter optimization, we performed four model simulations and evaluated the corresponding model results using reanalysis and observational data. The most apparent improvements related to the updated radiation scheme are the reduced cold biases in the tropical upper troposphere and lower stratosphere and the extratropical lower stratosphere and a strengthened polar vortex. The former is also related to improved stratospheric humidity and its variability if the new radiation scheme is employed. Using the multiple radiation call capability of MESSy, we have applied the two model configurations to calculate instantaneous and stratospheric-adjusted radiative forcings related to changes in greenhouse gases. Overall, we find that for many forcing experiments the simulations with the new radiation scheme show improved radiative forcing values. This is in particular the case for methane radiative forcings, which are considerably higher when assessed with the new radiation scheme and thus in better agreement with reference values.
Yurtdışında Gösterimde Olan Türk Dizilerinin Kültür Aktarımına Etkisi: Kazakistan Örneği
Authors: Aracı Merve
Published: August 2024

Turkish TV series have gained great popularity in Kazakhstan in recent years and have had significant effects on Kazakh culture. This study examines how Turkish TV series are transferred to Kazakhstan, which types of TV series are preferred the most, and the effects of these TV series on viewers. With the export of Turkish TV series to the world, these TV series have also attracted great attention and are followed with great interest in Kazakhstan. The research was conducted with a 15-question interview aimed at viewers in Kazakhstan. The questions were designed to determine how Turkish TV series have a cultural impact in this country, common cultural elements and differences, positive or negative cultural effects of the TV series, and which cultural elements are most affected. Face-to-face, voice and written one-on-one interviews were conducted. The findings showed that Kazakh viewers learned Turkish as a foreign language through Turkish TV series and that TV series played an important role in the process of transferring the most effective cultural element, the language. According to the research results, Turkish TV series left various cultural effects on Kazakh viewers. Participants stated that they became familiar with Turkish culture and language through Turkish TV series. Viewers learned about Turkish cuisine, traditions, family structure and social values through the cultural elements presented by the series. It is revealed that Turkish TV series strengthened cultural interaction in Kazakhstan and supported viewers' language and culture learning. The cultural content presented by Turkish TV series had a positive effect on Kazakh viewers, increased cultural awareness and strengthened the cultural bond between the two countries. Keywords: Cultural transfer, Turkish TV series, foreign language, common culture
Bibliometric top ten healthcare-related ChatGPT publications in the first ChatGPT anniversary
Authors: Sallam Malik
Published: August 2024

Since its public release on November 30, 2022, ChatGPT has shown promising potential in diverse healthcare applications despite ethical challenges, privacy issues, and possible biases. The aim of this study was to identify and assess the most influential publications in the field of ChatGPT utility in healthcare using bibliometric analysis. The study employed an advanced search on three databases, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, to identify ChatGPT-related records in healthcare education, research, and practice between November 27 and 30, 2023. The ranking was based on the retrieved citation count in each database. The additional alternative metrics that were evaluated included (1) Semantic Scholar highly influential citations, (2) PlumX captures, (3) PlumX mentions, (4) PlumX social media and (5) Altmetric Attention Scores (AASs). A total of 22 unique records published in 17 different scientific journals from 14 different publishers were identified in the three databases. Only two publications were in the top 10 list across the three databases. Variable publication types were identified, with the most common being editorial/commentary publications (n=8/22, 36.4%). Nine of the 22 records had corresponding authors affiliated with institutions in the United States (40.9%). The range of citation count varied per database, with the highest range identified in Google Scholar (1019–121), followed by Scopus (242–88), and Web of Science (171–23). Google Scholar citations were correlated significantly with the following metrics: Semantic Scholar highly influential citations (Spearman’s correlation coefficient ρ=0.840, p<0.001), PlumX captures (ρ=0.831, p<0.001), PlumX mentions (ρ=0.609, p=0.004), and AASs (ρ=0.542, p=0.009). In conclusion, despite several acknowledged limitations, this study showed the evolving landscape of ChatGPT utility in healthcare. There is an urgent need for collaborative initiatives by all stakeholders involved to establish guidelines for ethical, transparent, and responsible use of ChatGPT in healthcare. The study revealed the correlation between citations and alternative metrics, highlighting its usefulness as a supplement to gauge the impact of publications, even in a rapidly growing research field.
Historias y porvenires para repensar sujetos de derechos y otros
Authors: Berros María Valeria
Published: August 2024

En este texto diálogo con los comentarios recibidos de parte de dos colegas que aceptaron reflexionar a partir de mis planteos en torno a nuevos sujetos y nuevos otros en el derecho contemporáneo. Por un lado, Leandro Drivet que en su artículo titulado “Desmontar el abismo entre Sujeto y Naturaleza. Sobre el extravío desnaturalizante de la subjetividad” efectúa una revisión de los presupuestos subyacentes al concepto de sujeto que informa el derecho moderno. Por el otro lado, el trabajo de Natália de Souza Lisbôa denominado “Seguir soñando, sin dejar de ver lo obvio: otros y nuevos sujetos y personas desde la perspectiva latinoamericana” que se enfoca en la necesidad de crear y ampliar futuros posibles mediante el reconocimiento de nuevos y otros sujetos y personas desde el prisma del denominado nuevo constitucionalismo latinoamericano.
La tolerancia del liberalismo igualitario
Authors: Vaca Moises
Published: August 2024

En el volumen XVI de Discusiones, en 2015, René González del Vega, Graciela Vidiella, Julio Montero y Fernando Lizárraga tuvieron la oportunidad de discutir, debido a un trabajo inicial de González de la Vega, sobre el lugar y pertinencia de la tolerancia dentro del liberalismo deontológico, igualitario y democrático. En este texto hago un balance de dicha discusión y sostengo que Vidiella, Montero y Lizárraga fundamentan con razones conclusivas que dicho lugar es central –pace los argumentos ofrecidos inicialmente por González de la Vega–. Además, ofrezco otras razones que complementan la importancia de dicha virtud en ese sistema político y un balance de cómo González de la Vega mismo responde a su reto inicial. Finalmente, esbozo cómo la tolerancia se relaciona con el respeto a los demás incluso en contextos de interacción personal y no estrictamente políticos.
Entre el hombre araña y las arañas. Sobre el estatus ontológico de las normas jurídicas
Authors: Arriagada Cáceres María Beatriz
Published: August 2024

El trabajo analiza críticamente el trabajo titulado “Las normas de comportamiento como artefactos deónticos” de Juan Pablo Mañalich y su objetivo principal es mostrar que la conclusión que Mañalich pretende obtener –que las concepciones expresiva e hilética no son conjuntamente exhaustiva–: (i) no puede obtenerse sin antes (i.a) explicitar claramente cuál es la relación que se asume que se verifica entre lo existente y los conceptos que usamos para clasificar lo existente, y (i.b) adoptar una posición explícita frente al dilema que subyace a todo el debate sobre el estatus ontológico de las normas jurídicas; (ii) ya ha sido –sino completamente demostrada, al menos– argumentada, y (iii) es argumentable por vías no consideradas en el trabajo de Mañalich. El trabajo concluye, al pasar todo esto por alto, Mañalich no consigue conectar adecuadamente la pars destruens y la pars construens en las que se divide su trabajo.
SEKOLAH MUSIK KONTEMPORER DI PALEMBANG
Authors: Yana Ismail  , Ibnu Aziz  , Andy Budiarto
Published: August 2024

Pertumbuhan musik semakin berkembang seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi serta event musik yang sering diadakan khususnya di Kota Palembang. Menurut Chika Maryana (pelaku distribusi musik digital dari INSIDE, Jakarta) pada tahun 2012 sebanyak 5,6 miliar dolar AS dana yang diterima perusahaan rekaman berkat penjualan secara digital. Dari hal tersebut mendorong untuk menciptakan sebuah wadah pendukung dalam perkembangan musik yaitu Sekolah Musik Kontemporer. Sekolah Musik Kontemporer adalah tempat yang memfasilitasi aktivitas belajar musik sebagai pendukung kemajuan musik di kota Palembang. Fungsi atau fasilitas yang disediakan Sekolah Musik Kontemporer pertama yaitu tempat pendidikan musik, kedua yaitu tempat pertunjukan musik, ketiga yaitu tempat penjualan dan jasa. Konsep bangunan yang diterapkan adalah Arsitektur Postmodern Metafora, tema diambil untuk mengaitkan bangunan yang akan menjadi bangunan pendidikan dan pertunjukan musik sehingga menarik kawasan lokasi perancangan.
PERANCANGAN TATA LETAK GUDANG MENGGUNAKAN METODE CLASS BASED STORAGE PADA WAREHOUSE PT. BERLIAN TIGA CAKRA PALEMBANG
Authors: M. Weldi Revindo  , MZ Hermanto , Selvia Aprilyanti  , M. Nefo Alamsyah  , P.O.S. Togar
Published: August 2024

PT. Berlian Tiga Cakra merupakan salah satu perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang Digital Marketing, Awalnya menjalankan sistem dropship melalui digital marketing di bidang elektronik accessories. Dua tahun berjalan, sistem bisnis berubah menjadi retail dan terfokuskan di bidang fashion dan pada tahun 2021 PT. Berlian Tiga Cakra di legalkan. Pada tahun 2019 lonjakan tingkat pemesanan yang semakin meningkat sehingga pada awal tahun 2019 di putuskan untuk membuat divisi gudang secara terpisah di Palembang dan dua gudang lagi di Pekalongan dan Tangerang di tahun 2020. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memaksimalkan pemakaian utilitas ruang yang tersedia dan meminimalkan jarak tempuh karyawan dalam menyortir maupun mengambil pesanan untuk dikirim, dengan menggunakan metode Class Based Storage. Layout usulan terjadi penurunan jarak tempuh yang awalnya 759.704 m menjadi 578.432 m sehingga terjadi penurunan sebesar 181.272 m dari kondisi awal. Serta pemaksimalan utilitas ruang yang tersedia dari penggunaan 76,87 % menjadi 86,9 % sehingga terjadi pemaksimalan 10,03 % utilitas ruang yang tersedia.
Design and building system analysis on the smart fisheries village (SFV) website at the banyuwangi fisheries training and counseling center
Authors: Khotijah Adinda Inne , Solehatin Solehatin
Published: August 2024

This research aims to analyze and design a smart fisheries village-based website system to facilitate back-end, front-end, and UI/UX designers in the application of website creation according to the needs desired by the agency and with an organized database so that the creation of data reports will be faster. The early stages of the research began with the identification of the the specific needs of fishing villages and involved an in-depth analysis of the system needs that supported the vision of the Smart Fisheries Village. The design began with data collection consisting of observation methods and interviews, where researchers interviewed the authorities. In this method, the author gives 5 questions to the user, data analysis, and design of the Unified Modeling Language (UML). The design of this SFV web system uses a Unified Modeling Language (UML), which involves the use of diagrams and UML notation to describe various aspects of the system visually. The results of this study include UML diagrams, which encompass activity diagrams (for users and admins), flow diagrams (for users and admins), use case diagrams (for users and admins), and class diagrams that have undergone 4-5 iterations. The design of the Smart Fisheries Village website system is necessary to improve the welfare of the fishing village. Contributions of this research include the standardization of modeling, increased productivity, improved analysis and planning, and improved understanding. Previous research might have concentrated on a single type of system or domain. However, research should be expanded to various types of systems and industries.
Classification of water quality based on dissolved solids and turbidity parameters with the utilization of total dissolved solids sensor and turbidity sensor
Authors: Hidayana Elmi , Setiawan Edy , Juniani Anda Iviana
Published: August 2024

Clean water quality is essential for public health, but its scarcity is increasing amid population growth and industrialization. Monitoring turbidity and total dissolved solids (TDS) is essential to determine the quality of clean water. This study addresses the urgent need for accurate and reliable water quality monitoring to test the applicability of TDS and turbidity sensors in taking measurements, aiming to develop efficient monitoring solutions for public health and sustainable water management. The TDS sensor operates according to the principle of electrical conductivity, with a range of 0 to 1000 ppm and an accuracy of ±10%. The turbidity sensor detects water turbidity by determining the level of turbidity particles. The ESP32 microcontroller integrates Wi-Fi and USB capabilities. The hardware and software design ensures accurate sensor readings, which are critical to successful water quality measurement and monitoring. The test results show satisfactory accuracy of the TDS sensor with an average error of 0.09% and good accuracy of the turbidity sensor with an average error of about 1.536%. Concerning the above two parameters, in this study, among 15 water samples, seven were clean, meeting the standard, while eight water samples were dirty, exceeding the limit, making them unsafe for human consumption.
Exemplifying the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) in Fostering Peaceful Co-Existence among Christians and Muslims in Nigeria
Authors: A. A. Atowoju, , R. A. Adimula, , A. T. Jimoh
Published: August 2024

In the last three decades, most of the major conflicts in Nigeria are centered on ethnicity and religion. Fundamental Muslims and Christians or moderate (liberal) Muslims and adherents of African Indigenous Religions have wrecked a lot of havoc in Nigeria. In many cases, religious leaders and politicians have manipulated these conflicts for political and economic gains. These conflicts have resulted in the death of several thousands of people and loss of unquantifiable amount of money and property. Various attempts by government, individuals, religious and other interest groups on resolving the lingering and hydra-headed crisis have not yielded holistic and desirable result. Some scholarly articles have been written to proffer solutions to Nigeria's ethno-religious crisis; these include research on interfaith dialogue, social integration, sustainable communal developments, the impact of ethno- religious crisis on the security, economy and sociopolitical stability of the country. However, the exemplary nature of loving, empathizing, accepting, accommodating and living with one’s known or perceived enemies have not been adequately explored with religious hindsight. This paper therefore considers the exemplary character of the “Good Samaritan” in the parable of Jesus Christ (Luke 10:25-37) as a spring board for peaceful co-existence between Christians and people of other faiths in Nigerian multicultural contexts, particularly the Muslims. Exegetical and historical methods are used; the Theoretical Framework is premised on Eisenberg Pro-social Behaviour theory, which is defined as voluntary behaviour intended to benefit another (Eisenberg, 1986). Findings reveal that Nigeria has been wracked by periodic violent clashes between political, ethnic and religious groups since the second half of the 20th century. Reasons for these clashes vary from one locality to another but they are mostly motivated by religious, social, economic and political disputes. Conclusively, exemplifying the teaching of Jesus Christ on love for one's neighbour in the parable of the "Good Samaritan" here proposed first to the Christian community gives a new hope on the quest for peace in Nigeria and re-orientation for Christians and their Muslim neighbours. It is recommended therefore that both Christians and Muslims in Nigeria should leverage on the “Good Samaritan’s” peace accord to one’s neghbour proposed by Jesus Christ without prejudice or stereotyping one another.
Comparing Level of Happiness and Depression Between Turkish and International Medical Students
Authors: Abdulhamed Aus , Kuguoglu Okan Eren , Demirel Alperen , Gürbüz Demirel Beyza , Doğan Ezgi
Published: August 2024

This cross-sectional study was aimed to compare happiness and depression levels among group Turkish and international medical students in Istanbul, Turkey. Data were collected through an online survey that included demographic inquiries, the Oxford Happiness Scale, and Beck’s Depression Inventory II. Significant contrasts emerged in demographic and lifestyle factors between Turkish and international students. Turkish medical students displayed a higher prevalence of unhappiness, although this difference was not statistically significant (66.3% for Turkish students vs. 59.1% for international students; χ² = 2.472, p = 0.116). Conversely, no marked differences were observed in the severity of depression between the two groups (χ² = 0.028, p = 0.986). Conversely, no marked differences were observed in the severity of depression between the two groups (χ2 = 0.028, p = 0.986). Logistic regression analyses revealed noteworthy associations. Factors such as age, academic phase, family history of psychiatric illness, and prior psychiatry treatment were linked to heightened odds of experiencing unhappiness among students. Similarly, significant predictors of depression included a family history of depression and prior psychiatry treatment. However; gender, age, relationship status, accommodation, alcohol consumption, smoking habits, and repeated academic years did not exhibit significant associations with unhappiness among the sampled medical students. While the models demonstrated modest explanatory power, these findings emphasize the urgent need to address mental health issues among medical students. Tailored interventions targeting specific vulnerable subgroups are crucial and further research is needed to identify additional factors contributing to psychological distress in this demographic.
Synthesis, Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of some New Antipyrine derived Schiff Bases
Authors: Fatima Mahwish , Kumar. P Bharath Rathna , Priya. R Venu , Kumar Kadiri Sunil
Published: August 2024

Synthesis, characterization of a series of some new antipyrine derived Schiff bases 5(a-f) have been carried out and evaluated for their antioxidant activity. The newly synthesized compounds were characterized by physical and spectral data. The compounds 5(a-f) were measured for physical parameters and enlisted. The completion of the reaction, the progress of the reaction, and the purity of all newly produced compounds were monitored by TLC. Compounds in series 5(a-f) have yields that vary from 70 to 93%. Based on a review of the literature, there were no antipyrine derivatived Schiff bases reported till now, hence they were synthesized and characterized in this work. It was found that these moieties were useful in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry and that they demonstrated a variety of pharmacological actions. In the current work, six synthetic compounds 5(a-f) were prepared, and characterized by FTIR, 1HNMR and Mass spectroscopy studies. Melting points were determined and TLC was used to verify the purity of each compound. In an effort to produce new therapeutic compounds these compounds are tested for antioxidant properties and reported.
Digital gruppeveiledning – en intervjuundersøkelse
Authors: Kindle-Skau Helene , Eide Ida Marie , Skjerve Jan
Published: August 2024

Restriction during the pandemic forced supervisors to apply digital guidance of psychologists and students of psychology. This study seeks to shed light on the supervisors’ experiences with and assessment of online supervision. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 supervisors. A qualitative consensus-based analysis of the interview material was then conducted to explore the supervisors’ experiences. The results revealed that supervisors had to pay particular attention to and make adjustments in order to compensate for challenges posed by the digital modality. The supervisors demonstrated a high degree of creativity. They made minor adjustments to their approach and to how they structured their supervisory sessions. The supervisors pointed out that the outcome of supervision does not rely solely on modality; a sense of security in the group setting, the context of the supervision and individual contributions from the supervisor and candidates also play a role. Several supervisors were positively surprised at the outcomes to the extent that they changed their attitudes to digital supervision. While many of them believed that the digital platform could provide a good supplement to physical sessions, they all preferred the physical modality.

Keywords: clinical group supervision, online supervision, qualitative methodology
A Real-Time Power Sharing Strategy for a Multi-Energy System While Considering Individual System Dynamics
Authors: Palaniswamy Lakshimi Narayanan , Leister Lars , Zeilinger Tassilo , Munzke Nina , Kupper Christian , Hiller Marc
Published: August 2024

For a sustainable and resilient energy supply, multi-energy systems (MES) are becoming more prominent. Real-time efficient power-sharing in an MES consisting of different generation sources, uncontrollable loads, multiple storage options, and Power-to-X technologies is a challenging task. The challenge arises due to constantly fluctuating generation and load, as well as the different system dynamics of each element in the setup. Optimizing the power-sharing among the various controllable elements in an MES could be broken down into a two-level process. The top-level process, commonly known as super-ordinate control, defines the power-sharing over a longer timeframe based on load and generation forecasts and multiple other factors. The lower-level process, commonly known as sub-ordinate control, based on the inputs from the super-ordinate control and live sensor data refines the control signals of the individual elements.
This work focuses on developing a control framework for the sub-ordinate control process while considering the individual element dynamics such as dead time and rise time to a control signal.  This is important as not considering differences in the system dynamics results in sub-optimal control, causing dynamic mismatches. This work proposes a simple rule-based power-splitting method backed up with individual PID regulators and Smith Predictor for each element in the MES, which are further coupled to each other for more precise and efficient control. The proposed method induces a cooperative behavior among the MES elements and improves the reaction time to a control signal while also improving the target tracking by 3-8%.
Mechanical Stability of PV Modules
Authors: Markert Jochen , Ensslen Frank , Rist Tobias , Beinert Andreas J. , Job Enzo , Hädrich Ingrid , Philipp Daniel
Published: August 2024

A significant increase in reported glass breakages from the field was recognized during the past three years, where a disproportionately high number of modules were affected by glass breakage. Different substructures and module designs are affected, framed and unframed modules, tracked and fixed systems. What all inquiries have in common, however, is that modules with a double-glazed design with ≤ 2.5 mm glass thicknesses are affected and the problems were observed after just a few months in field operation. Various factors such as heavy weather events, faulty installation or errors in the structural design could be excluded as root causes and our experience points on additional, more fundamental problems that are associated in particular with the continuing trend towards larger modules > 3 m2 and thinner module glass ≤ 2mm. Furthermore, it seems that the residual compressive surface stress of the glass as one major parameter that determines the stability of glass panes has not been considered in this context in the PV module industry yet. In this work, we focus on the glass thickness in combination with the compressive surface stress. Besides qualitative methods, one possibility to investigate the surface stress quantitatively is a scattered light polariscope (SCALP), previously used in the glass industry. In particular, the aim is to validate the SCALP measurement method for the use on PV modules. Furthermore, a potential correlation between the surface compressive stress and the mechanical stability of various common module designs with 2 mm and 1.6 mm glass is investigated.
Predictors of minimum acceptable diet among children aged 6-23 months in Nigeria: analysis of 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) data
Authors: Olufadewa Isaac , Oladele Ruth , Adesina Miracle , Adesoye Goodness , Shokoya Tumininu , Obigwe Elizabeth , Olufadewa Toluwase
Published: August 2024

Background

Despite the potential benefits of the Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD) guidelines, the uptake has been low in many parts of Africa, where malnutrition is on the rise. This study assessed the predictors and the status of MAD among children aged 6-23 months in Nigeria.

Methods

This quantitative cross-sectional study used data from the nationally representative Nigeria Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), 2021. From the dataset, 2622 children were eligible for the study. The outcome variable was MAD while the explanatory variables were grouped into child variables, maternal variables, and household variables. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 and univariate analysis, chi-square tests, and bivariate logistic regression were used for inferential statistics.

Results

More than one-third (40.7%) of the mothers do not feed their children with a Minimum Acceptable Diet. There was a highly significant relationship between the status of the Minimum Acceptable Diet by region (0.0001), age of the child (0.0001), media exposure (0.001), and institutional delivery (0.042). Logistics regression shows that children from the Northeast, Northwest, south-south, and Southwest are 16%, 16%, 12%, and 41% less likely to receive Minimum Acceptable Diet respectively, and children from the south-eastern region are 60% more likely to receive Minimum Acceptable Diet than children from the Northcentral region. Children aged 6-12 months are 88% more likely to receive a Minimum Acceptable Diet than children aged 12-23 months.

Conclusions

Geographical region, child’s age, exposure to media, and delivery in a health facility were significant predictors of MAD among children. Therefore, interventions should be channelled towards ensuring increased delivery in healthcare facilities and adequate exposure to media to sensitize women on the MAD.
Public Services: A Satisfaction Survey of Dumai City Hospital Services
Authors: Afrizal Dedy , Erlianti Dila , Hijeriah E-Maznah , Hafrida Lis , Erinaldi E. , Sofyan S.
Published: August 2024

Public service is a frequently discussed issue in Indonesia. However, when it comes to execution, local governments as service providers must consider a variety of factors. Regarding the government-owned regional hospital services that have been operating. One of them is monitoring the public satisfaction index for the services provided by Dumai city hospital. With the expectation that the findings may help policymakers at the regional hospital enhance future services. This article is intended to assess public satisfaction with the services offered by Dumai city hospital. The study used a quantitative technique measuring the Community Satisfaction Index established by the Regulation of the minister of state apparatus empowerment and bureaucratic reform of the republic of Indonesia number 14 of 2017 concerning guidelines for compiling public satisfaction surveys of public service provider units. There are nine items that are measured: requirement, systems mechanisms and procedures, time to completion, fees/rates, product specification type of service, officer behavior, competence of service officers, handling, complaints, suggestions and input, facilities and infrastructure. The study's population represents the entire community that has received services. The sample size was determined using the accidental sampling technique with 100 respondents. A questionnaire has been used for collecting the data required. The research study found that the community satisfaction index was 80.75, and the assessment category service satisfaction was good.
Job Satisfaction with The Performance of Employees of PT. Pos Indonesia (Persero) Dumai Branch
Authors: Hartutik Dwi , Lastri Novelma , Suherman S. , Musdiana Andi Desy
Published: August 2024

Employee satisfaction at work is certainly inseparable from the company's role in managing its employees. The satisfaction that arises will certainly have a positive impact on increasing work productivity. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of job satisfaction on the performance of employees of PT. Pos Indonesia (Persero) Dumai Branch. The symptoms encountered such as the suboptimal availability of work support facilities, frequent employee turnover and the finding of several results of employee work assessments that declined became the starting point for this study. The location of the research is PT Pos Indonesia Dumai Branch. The study used a survey involving a sample of 35 people with a census sampling technique. The results of the study were obtained that there was an effect of job satisfaction on employee performance to increase the company's revenue results with details of job satisfaction results of 69.3% and employee performance of 73.8%. Further research in the future is very necessary for scientific development, especially in looking at the relationship between job satisfaction and employee performance.
新中產階級自主世界人：臺灣公共電視兒少實境旅遊節目的主體論述
Authors: 賴以瑄 賴以瑄
Published: August 2024

本研究對臺灣公共電視《下課花路米》的旅遊實境節目〈小小背包客〉裡的兒少旅人影像進行批判論述分析，檢視臺灣公視的主體建構論述。本研究指出，〈小小背包客〉的影像所建構的當代臺灣兒少主體，構連新自由主義全球化下臺灣公視和新中產階級家庭的教養與教育意識形態。這些移動的小小旅人影像，企圖創造更加個體化、個人主義和獨立自主的主體：在旅遊中學習能力並實踐「全心投入的世界人」（dedicated cosmopolitanism）。相較於2010年代的中國大陸與2000年代臺灣實境節目強調傳統家長主義與新自由主義進取自我，〈小小背包客〉鼓勵更加西化的、民主平等的大人與小孩關係，並淡化競爭性個人主義。

 

This article examines the discourses of subject-making in Taiwan’s Public TV Service (PTS) via a critical discourse analysis of images of child tourists who travel internationally as tour guides in Little Backpackers (小小背包客系列, PTS, 2018-2021), a reality-based travel series in PTS’s children’s TV Show Follow Me Go! (下課花路米, PTS, 2001-2021). The article approaches the images of the traveling children as a discursive construction of contemporary Taiwanese children’s subjects articulating the parenting and educating ideology of the PTS and Taiwan’s new middle-class families in the era of neoliberal globalization. The little tourists’ mobility functions to create more individualized, individualistic, and independent subjectivities. They learn skills when traveling and practice dedicated cosmopolitanism. In contrast to commercial reality TV shows in the 2010s’ China and 2000s’ Taiwan that emphasize traditional paternalism and neoliberal enterprising self, the Little Backpackers promotes more Westernized democratic relations between adults and children, while downplaying competitive individualism.

 
Endoscopic push through tragal cartilage tympanoplasty: A 10-year retrospective review of our technique and outcomes
Authors: Rahman K M Abidur , Majeed Khalid , Finnegan Emma , Keogh Ivan
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Endoscopic ear surgery (EES) provides a magnified, high-definition view of the otological surgical field. EES allows otologists to avoid surgical incisions and associated postoperative complications. It is an ideal technique for the performance and teaching of tympanoplasty.

AIM

To examine the efficacy of total Endoscopic Push Through Tragal Cartilage Tympanoplasty (EPTTCT), at our institution over a 10-year period.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis of 168 cases of EPTTCT for closure of small to medium tympanic membrane perforations from 2013-2023 was conducted. Patient sex, age range (pediatric vs adult), etiology of injury, success rate, complications, and postoperative hearing status were collected.

RESULTS

Graft uptake results indicated success in 94% of patients, with less than a 2% complication rate. Postoperative pure tone audiometry demonstrated hearing status improvement in 69% of patients.

CONCLUSION

EPTTCT has been shown to be effective in tympanic membrane perforation closures with minimal complications. This study further demonstrates the efficacy and safety of these procedures in a single-center review.
Health Infrastructure Gap in Tea Plantations of West Bengal
Authors: Chakraborty Biplab , Mandal Sanjib
Published: August 2024

The deplorable living conditions of the workers, in spite of the industry's significance, led to the passage of the Plantation Labour Act 1951 (PLA-51) and subsequent Plantation Labour Rule in 1956 (WBPLR-56) in West Bengal. The rule aimed to improve the living conditions of the workers by providing certain benefits. Among them, providing health infrastructure for the workers in remote areas was the most significant. However, over two lakh daily-rated tea plantation workers in West Bengal faced uncertain living conditions caused by mainly inadequate educational and health infrastructure, along with other factors. The study seeks to demonstrate how different-sized tea estates implement WBPLR-56 differently. The study also examines the variations in the implementation of WBPLR-56 among the Dooars, Darjeeling Hills, and Terai tea-producing regions of West Bengal.
Relationship between D-dimer levels and survival in a sample of Iraqi patients with COVID-19
Authors: Abass Rusul Adnan , Rasheed Manal Kamal , Al-Ani Ghassan Thabet Saeed
Published: August 2024

Coronavirus disease 2019 was discovered in December 2019, Wuhan, China. It was transmitted globally producing the COVID-19 pandemic. Coagulopathy is one of the most common complications characterized by an increased D-dimer level. Objective: The aim of this study were to assessment the relationship between the levels of D-dimer and other biomarkers with survival in a sample of Iraqi patients with COVID-19. Methods: A cross section study included 103 patients affected by COVID-19, diagnosed by PCR and chest CT scan, (18 to 70 years old), and admitted at the isolation centers of the Khalis General Hospital and the Shifa Center in Baquba Teaching Hospital Diyala\ Iraq between November 2020 to end January 2021. The patients were divided into two groups: Group 1:(63) survivors patients, Group 2: (40) non survivors patients. Results: The patients divided into groups: 61.2% survivors patients ,38.8% non-survivors adult COVID-19 patients. The results include several biomarkers, each biomarker (mean± SE) was calculated in survivors and non-survivors patients. Serum ferritin, plasma D-dimer showed statistical significant increasing in non-survivors group (1777.8 ± 126.02, 3985.42 ± 1224.95) than survivors patients group (1182.7 ± 142.45, 1857.50 ± 291.21) with p-value ≥ 0.05.
Effects of physical exercise on cognition and glymphatic system of patients with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease – study protocol
Authors: Olegário Raphael Lopes , Bispo Diógenes Diego de Carvalho , Martini Luciana Lilian Louzada , Silva Felipe von Glehn da , Nóbrega Otávio de Toledo , Camargos Einstein Francisco
Published: August 2024

Objective: To evaluate the impact of a multicomponent physical exercise program on clinical variables associated with the glymphatic clearance system, sleep-awake patterns, and cognitive function in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer’s disease. Methods: This is a single-center parallel randomized controlled trial involving pre- and post-intervention assessments. The intervention consists of a 12 (±3)-week multicomponent aerobic and resistance physical exercise program of moderate intensity divided into 2 groups: an experimental group (undergoing multicomponent training) and a control group (no intervention). Eligible participants are those diagnosed with probable mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer’s disease. Expected results: Anticipated outcomes suggest that the multicomponent training protocol, incorporating both aerobic and resistance physical exercises at a moderate intensity, will yield improvements in glymphatic clearance dynamics, sleep-awake parameters, and performance on cognitive, functional, and behavioral tasks among eligible patients. Relevance: The need to move beyond cognitive clinical testing justifies our trial, which proposes an assessment employing neuroimaging techniques and the analysis of biomarkers present in cerebrospinal fluid in conjunction with clinical tests for physical and cognitive assessment.
A relação entre pensamento computacional e ensino de matemática no contexto da educação básica: oportunidades, desafios e perspectivas
Authors: Matos Jacinto da Silva Gomes , Paiva Carlos Daniel Chaves , Lima Francisco Felipe Ramos Rodrigues , Nascimento Rildo Alves do , Santos Lisandra Mayara Paulino dos , Pinheiro Antonio Anderson , Santos Francisco Nordman Costa , Monteiro Jefte Dodth Telles , Vieira Nairton , Vieira Márcia Maria Siqueira , Santos Michael Gandhi Monteiro dos , Morais Auricelio Carneiro de , Lima Isaías José de , Lima Francisco de Assis Paulo , Brito Ivan Eudes Gonçalves de
Published: August 2024

A relação entre o pensamento computacional e o ensino de matemática na educação básica revela uma série de oportunidades e desafios significativos. Incorporar o pensamento computacional no currículo de matemática pode enriquecer a aprendizagem, estimulando habilidades analíticas e de resolução de problemas nos alunos. As oportunidades incluem a promoção de uma compreensão mais profunda dos conceitos matemáticos por meio de abordagens algorítmicas e o desenvolvimento de habilidades essenciais para o século XXI, como a lógica de programação e a capacidade de resolver problemas complexos de forma criativa e eficiente. No entanto, os desafios são igualmente substanciais, incluindo a necessidade de capacitação dos professores, a integração efetiva de tecnologias em salas de aula tradicionalmente estruturadas e a resistência a mudanças no currículo estabelecido. O objetivo deste estudo é explorar essas dinâmicas por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica, investigando como o pensamento computacional pode ser integrado ao ensino de matemática e quais os impactos dessa integração. A metodologia utilizada se trata de uma revisão bibliográfica. Conclui-se que, apesar dos desafios, integrar o pensamento computacional ao ensino de matemática oferece um potencial transformador significativo, podendo redefinir o aprendizado matemático e preparar os alunos para demandas futuras.
Explorando o ensino de frações por meio da aprendizagem significativa
Authors: Araújo Francisco Cleuton de , Paiva Carlos Daniel Chaves , Aguiar Jonathan Haryson Araújo , Gonçalves Luis Fernando , Pinheiro Antonio Anderson , Silva Tânia Maria Rodrigues da , Vieira Marcia Maria Siqueira , Nascimento Rildo Alves do , Santos Francisco Nordman Costa , Saldanha Ingrid Vieira , Monteiro Jefte Dodth Telles , Martins Geovânio Felipe Oliveira , Lima Isaías José de , Galeno Junior Antonio Silva
Published: August 2024

O ensino de Matemática, especialmente o conceito de frações, frequentemente representa um desafio tanto para alunos quanto para professores. Frações são conceitos abstratos que demandam uma compreensão profunda para serem aplicados corretamente em diferentes contextos. Este relato descreve uma experiência no ensino de frações em duas turmas de 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental em uma escola da rede municipal de Fortaleza (CE), adotando a perspectiva da aprendizagem significativa. Utilizando uma abordagem qualitativa, o estudo teve como objetivo estimular a compreensão das frações por meio do uso de recursos concretos e tecnológicos. A coleta de dados foi realizada através da análise dos desempenhos dos alunos em atividades práticas, avaliações escritas e observação participante. Os resultados indicaram que o ensino de frações, quando baseado na aprendizagem significativa, teve um impacto positivo na compreensão dos alunos sobre o tema. Assim, destaca-se a importância da utilização diversificada de recursos, tanto concretos quanto tecnológicos, como uma estratégia eficaz para promover melhorias substanciais no processo de ensino-aprendizagem.
REFLECTIONS ON TERRITORIAL CLEANSING: LESSONS FROM BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA AND COLOMBIA
Authors: IGUAVITA DUARTE FABIO
Published: August 2024

This small-N cross-regional analysis examines the link between extreme but far from isolated massacres perpetrated during the Bosnian war 1992-1995 and the 1997-2003 interval in the Colombian armed conflict. The afflicted territories by this form of violence underwent a reconfiguration in their demographics in the aftermath of mass killings, forced evictions, disappearances, and displacement. Despite condemning these acts in ad hoc international criminal courts and national tribunals, the question of the dispossessed and their right to return has always been a challenge. This article is based on documentary research to present a comparative overview of the two selected cases employing Egbert et al. (2016) and Lichtenheld’s (2020) territorial cleansing framework to unveil the interconnectedness between the practices and strategies undertaken in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Colombia to contribute to the scholarly work bridging a converging geopolitical perspective within outwardly unrelated episodes of mass political violence.