bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Movable and Immovable Modes of Potable Water Storage and Distribution in Rural, Peri-Urban and Urban Areas in Uasin Gishu and Nandi Counties in Kenya, East Africa
Authors: Patrick Kimutai Tum  
Published: July 2023

In developing counties, especially in Africa, the storage and distribution of clean and safe water for domestic consumption remain a great challenge. The current study investigated the various modes of storing and distributing potable water in a classical African setting. Potable water is majorly stored and distributed in two modes, i.e., movable and immovable. Selection is determined by several factors, i.e., geographical locality (rural/urban), water infrastructure, distance to the water source and water morbidity, economic disposition, and cultural considerations. Cultural beliefs and norms dictate certain modes of storage and distribution that are assigned along gender lines. The availability of certain animals, i.e., beasts of burden in some geographical localities, also influenced the selected mode. To determine the various modes of storing and distributing potable water in Uasin-Gishu and Nandi Counties in Kenya, a total of (50) subject respondents were purposefully identified and interviewed using an on-spot questionnaire. The sampling of respondents considered diverse demographical considerations, e.g., age bracket, educational background, and profession. The respondents were assured of confidentiality in the responses submitted. The results obtained were analysed using statistical methods and presented using frequencies, graphs, and pie charts as follows:
Movable modes Immovable modes
Overhead water pipeline, 19%; Jerricans, 8%
Water Boozer, 5%; Containers, 3%
Hand Carts, 8%; Calabash/gourd, 1%
Beasts of burden, 15%; Water jug, 6%
Pick-up/lorry (tanks), 9%; Dispenser, 4%
Motorcycle, 17%; Traditional pot, 11%
Manual (head), 21%; Overhead steel tank, 14%
Rollable water container, 4%; Household tanks, 53%
Water tunnel, 1%;
Underwater pipeline, 1%.
The findings indicate that the household tank (53%) is the main mode of immovable potable water storage, and the manual-head (21%) is the main mode of movable potable water distributed in Nandi and Uasin Gishu Counties.
Relationship between Sexual Abuse and Juvenile Delinquency among Girls in Kirigiti Girls Rehabilitation and Training Center, Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors: Emmanuel Gitonga Gicharu  , Perminus Githui  , Dr. Amos Keya Alumada  
Published: July 2023

Juvenile delinquency, which has partly been attributed to family violence, has been on the increase all over the world. This study sought to find out the extent of juvenile delinquency at Kirigiti Girls Rehabilitation and Training Center (KGRTC):

To determine the prevalence of sexual abuse among girls at KGRTC, and
To examine the relationship between sexual abuse and juvenile delinquency among girls in KGRTC Kiambu County, Kenya

The study was conceptualized by Attachment Theory. The study used an ex-post facto research design that largely employed quantitative techniques. The population study comprised 61 girl child offenders at KGRTC. The research used a census inquiry that included all 61 girl delinquents in the study, and data for the study were collected using questionnaires that were administered to the girls. The validity of the tools was established with the assistance of experts from Pan Africa Christian University (PACU), while the reliability was determined using Cronbach Coefficient Alpha through data collected in a pilot study conducted at the Kamae Girls Borstal Institution. A reliability coefficient of 0.855 was attained, which was considered an appropriate threshold. The quantitative data were analyzed by means of inferential and descriptive statistics with the assistance of the computer software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 26. The results from the prevalence of sexual abuse showed that sexual abuse had a global mean score ( =2.16) for all the 12 items used to rate the prevalence of sexual abuse. This indicated that on a general scale, the girls had experienced a moderate level of various forms of sexual abuse, thus establishing that sexual abuse was a significant contributor to the development of juvenile delinquency. The study further revealed the existence of a strong, positive correlation between the sexual abuse and juvenile delinquency variables (r = + .708, n = 59, p < .01). The implications of this research suggest the need to invest heavily in psychotherapy of the girls’ inner hurts and childhood trauma as well as advocacy of appropriate approaches of parenting the girl child. The findings of this study imply that Attachment Theory may serve as an effective guiding principle for studying juvenile delinquency. This study identifies areas where difficulties exist with regard to juvenile delinquency among girls and suggests benefits for the treatment of girls from a systemic and multidimensional aspect.
Innovation and Productivity: A Review in Literature
Authors: Pham Do Tuong Vy  
Published: July 2023

Innovation plays a crucial role in improving a firm's performance. The relationship between innovation and productivity has been widely analysed during this decade across countries and industries, generating important new findings. This study aims to provide an overall literature review on the relationship between innovation and the productivity of firms to obtain a comprehensive overview of the role innovation plays in changing productivity. By reviewing existing empirical evidence, one can better understand the different measurements of innovation and productivity. This study also provides a discussion on methods adopted to quantify the relationship between innovation and productivity: CDM model, IV regression, and system-GMM approach.
JEL classification: D22, D24, O30
Design and Testing of a Vertically Guided High-Precision Approach into Salzburg Airport
Authors: Unkelbach Richard , Dautermann Thomas , Gonzaga-Lopez Carlos , Uijt de Haag Maarten 
Published: July 2023

The approach to landing on runway 33 of Salzburg Airport in Austria is severely impacted by mountainous terrain on the extended runway centerline. This renders all straight-in approaches, except those based on required navigation performance (RNP) with authorization required (AR), impossible. Only the high navigation accuracy available under RNP-AR minimizes the required obstacle protection areas sufficiently to not be penetrated by the terrain. The combination of RNP-AR and localizer performance with vertical guidance makes it further possible to use a more precise angular guidance for the final approach. In Salzburg, this enables a reduction of the decision height from 368 to 218 ft above aerodrome level because the critical terrain and obstacles now fall outside of the protection areas. A level D full flight simulator test with an Airbus A350 showed that advanced RNP 0.1 coding is sufficient to achieve RNP 0.1 performance under all permitted environmental conditions.
Kulai Ceramics from Settlements in the Novosibirsk Ob Region: Technological Distinctive Traits
Authors: Селин Д.В. 
Published: July 2023

В статье представлены результаты технико-технологического анализа поселенческой керамики кулайской культуры в Новосибирском Приобье. Целью является реконструкция содержания ступеней гончарного производства у носителей новосибирского варианта кулайской КИО с поселенческих памятников Новосибирского Приобья. Технико-технологический анализ проводился по методике, предложенной А. А. Бобринским. Установлено, что гончары на разных поселениях отбирали сырье из разных глинищ, обладали близкими навыками конструирования полого тела и обжига, приемами обработки поверхностей. Это позволяет предположить общность традиций населения, оставившего эти памятники. Различия в традициях составления формовочный массы на разных поселениях могут быть связаны как с разным хронологическим возрастом памятников, так и с взаимодействием носителей новосибирского варианта кулайской культурно-исторической общности с другими культурными группами. Наибольшее сходство в технологии изготовления посуды прослеживается между могильником Каменный Мыс и поселением Дубровинский Борок-4. Это может свидетельствовать о том, что эти памятники близки друг другу хронологически и могли быть оставлены одной локальной группой.
The paper describes the technical and technological analysis of Kulai ceramics from settlements in the Novosibirsk Ob region. Its aim is to reconstruct the pottery production process developed by the Novosibirsk variant of the Kulai culture from the settlement sites in the Novosibirsk Ob region. The technical and technological analysis was performed based on the methodology proposed by A. A. Bobrinsky. The analysis found that at various settlements the potters selected raw material from various clay pits, they had similar skills of constructing a hollow body and firing, and surface treatment methods. All this suggests common traditions of the population that left behind these sits. Differences in preparing clay paste at various settlements can be linked to chronological differences of the sites as well as contacts between the Novosibirsk group of the Kulai culture and other cultural groups. The Kamenny Mys cemetery and the Dubrovinsky Borok-4 settlement demonstrate the closest similarity in clay vessel production technology. It may be an evidence of these cultures being close chronologically, it also suggests that they were probably left behind by the same local group.
Shapes of Clay Vessels from the Pazyryk Burials on the Lower Katun from the Standpoint of the Historical and Cultural Approach .
Authors: Холошин П.Р. , Му Ц. 
Published: July 2023

Формы и размеры 58 сосудов из могильников пазырыкской культуры на Нижней Катуни (Тыткескень-VI, Верх-Еланда-II, Бике-Ш, Бике-I, Кайнду) были проанализированы с позиций историко-культурного подхода. В результате были выявлены две массовые категории посуды по общей пропорциональности форм («средние» и «средние/высокие») и определен массовый вид естественной структуры форм (Г+Ш+ПП+Т+ОТ<sup>2</sup>). Размеры сосудов преимущественно соответствуют «средним/малым», «средним» и «средним/большим» по объему. Сосуды «средних» пропорций отличаются наибольшим разнообразием как по конструкциям, так и по объемам, сосуды «средних/высоких» пропорций более монолитны по форме и размерам. Сопоставление полученных данных с классификациями пазырыкской керамики В. Д. Кубарева и Н. Ф. Степановой продемонстрировало увеличение количества типов среди форм переходных ступеней общей пропорциональности, что может отражать процессы культурного смешения носителей разных традиций и массового создания форм-подражаний.
The shapes and size of 58 vessels from the Pazyryk cemeteries on the Lower Katun (Tytkesken-VI, Verkh-Yelanda-II, Bike-III, Bike-I, and Kaindu) were analyzed based on the historical and cultural approach. This analysis identified two widespread categories of the vessels with regard to the general proportions of the shapes (medium and medium/tall) and determined a widespread type of the shape natural structure (LIP + NECK + PRE-SHOULDER + BODY + BODY BASE). In terms of the volume, the size of the vessels is mostly medium/small, medium and medium/large. The vessels of medium proportions are notable for the greatest diversity of their forms and volumes; the vessels of medium/tall proportions are more uniform, as to their shape and size. The comparison of the data obtained with the classifications of the Pazyryk ceramics proposed by V. D. Kubarev and N. F. Stepanova demonstrated a larger number of types among the transitional variants of overall proportions. This fact may reflect processes of mingling of individuals related with various cultural traditions and massive production of vessels of imitated shapes.
ЛОКАЛИЗАЦИЯ КОМПЛЕКСА ПАНДЖ ГОНБАДАН В МАРАГЕ (СЕВЕРО-ЗАПАДНЫЙ ИРАН) НА ОСНОВЕ АРХЕОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ И ИСТОРИЧЕСКИХ ИСТОЧНИКОВ
Authors: Sattarnejad S. , Bastani K.H. , Afkhami B. , Shiran H.S. 
Published: July 2023

Studies aimed at identifying the exact location of historic buildings is of special interest for archaeologists. The historic buildings of Panj Gonbadan (Five Domes) are among the constructions of the Islamic period in the northwestern region of Iran mentioned in the historical sources of the Seljuk (5 and 6 AH) and Ilkhanid (7 and 8 AH) periods. Antiquities of the Seljuk period in northwestern Iran were neglected in archaeological studies for a long time, no research has been carried out, which show the necessity of their investigation. This research is aimed at exact localization of this architectural complex in northwestern Azerbaijan with special stress on the compatibility of archaeological data with historical sources. Based on historical sources and data obtained from the excavation season in the historical context of Maragheh, the locations of these buildings were identified. Accordingly, in the area between Gonbad-e Kabood and Modavvar Towers, there were identified materials from three other tombs studied and analyzed in this paper.
Особый интерес для археологов представляют исследования, направленные на определение точного местоположения исторических зданий. Среди построек исламского периода в северо-западной части Ирана, упоминаемых в исторических источниках сельджукского (5 и 6 вв. хиджры) и хулагуидского (7 и 8 вв. хиджры) периодов, фигурируют исторические сооружения Пандж Гонбадан («Пять куполов»). В течение длительного времени древностям сельжукского периода на северо-западе Ирана не уделялось должного внимания, поэтому их изучение весьма актуально. Цель настоящего исследования состоит в точном определении местоположения рассматриваемого архитектурного комплекса, а также проверке непротиворечивости археологических данных и данных исторических источников. В исторической части города Мараге в ходе археологических раскопок между башнями Гонбад-е Кабуд и Модаввар обнаружены три разрушенные гробницы сельджукского периода, оказавшиеся частью комплекса Пандж Гонбадан.
The role of indirect external dialogue in the epic of zambilfirosh by feqiye teyran
Authors: Rasheed Soleen , Othman Nawzat 
Published: July 2023

Since ancient times, dialogue has had a great impact on human life, as it contributes to strengthening relationships, exchanging ideas, and revealing secrets between people. Its importance is evident in most literary genres, especially in artistic techniques, where its role appears in it. According to this hypothesis, the literary text is built on the indirect external dialogue, and it is one of the dominant and prevalent genres in the epic text. The study is based on the assumption that the external, indirect dialogue plays a major role in the embodiment of the characters and the sequence of events in the epic "Zimbelfrosh" by (Fakih Al-Tayran). The research attempted to find out: Was the indirect dialogue in Zimbilfrosh Faqi Airan the reason for expressing the intellectual and emotional attitude, as well as the natural, psychological, and social dimensions of the characters? And to what extent does the indirect dialogue contribute to the development of events and the disclosure of secrets? This study, titled "The Role of Indirect External Dialogue in the Epic of Zambilfirosh by Feqiye Teyran," is an effort to illustrate the role of indirect external dialogue in the epic of Zambilfirosh. In the beginning, this study briefly discusses the history, usefulness, and role of dialogue. It later, studies the indirect dialogue in Zambilfirosh of Feqiye Teyran. In this research, the descriptive analytical method has been applied.
Comparison of VO2Max Capacity and Lung Vital Capacity of Junior High School Students: Highlands and Lowlands
Authors: Bafirman Bafirman , Wahyuri Asep Sujana , Vellya Vellya , Zarya Fiky , Munir Ali 
Published: July 2023

Highland and lowland differences affect environmental adaptation to VO2Max in athletes who train, so it is important to understand this in order to optimize training programs and achieve maximum performance. The purpose of this study was to determine the results of environmental adaptation for athletes who train in lowland highland areas to VO2Max. This type of research is quantitative research with different types of tests or comparative tests. The population in this study amounted to 1356 male students. The sample in this study was 100 students using purposive sampling techniques. The hypothesis of this study is that there is a difference in VO2Max capacity and lung vital capacity in highland students of Agam Regency with lowland students in Padang City, it can be seen from the posture of highland students having an average height of 163cm while the average lowland is 157cm, and body weight in the highlands has an average amount of 55kg while the lowlands are 51kg, and the body mass index in the highlands averaged 21.48 while in the lowlands it was 27.38. Based on the results of data processing, it was found 1) there was a significant difference between VO2Max of junior high school students in highland areas and lowland areas p-value (2-tailed) of p=0.026 (<0.05). 2) There is a significant difference between the vital lung capacity of junior high school students in highland areas and lowland areas with p-value (2-tailed) of p=0.000 (<0.05) . It was concluded that VO2Max capacity and lung vital capacity were better in junior high school students living in the highlands than living in the lowlands in large areas with an altitude of 542 meters above undersea level.
Peningkatan Kualitas PAUD Melalui Kearifan Lokal Angklung
Authors: Riadi Deden Rizal , Saepudin Saepudin , Leviany Tevi 
Published: July 2023

Anak usia dini berada dalam masa emas perkembangan diri yaitu masa di mana fisik dan otak anak sedang berada dalam masa pertumbuhan terbaiknya karena otak manusia mempunyai batas waktu perkembangannya atau biasa disebut “windows of opportunity” yaitu periode ketika otak memerlukan stimulan jenis-jenis masukan tertentu untuk menciptakan atau menstabilkan struktur yang bertahan lama. Memanfaatkan potensi sekitar atau kearifan lokal yang ada yaitu angklung diharapkan mampu menstimulus perkembangan kecerdasan secara lebih optimal pada siswa PAUD, khususnya kecerdasan musikal. Pelatihan Angklung untuk para guru dan siswa PAUD menggunakan metode yang mudah dan menyenangkan dengan menggunakan metode sederhana yang dikembangkan Saung Angklung Udjo Bandung. Agar angklung juga menjadi keunggulan PAUD maka diadakan perubahan kurikulum dengan menambahkan jam pelajaran seni musik menjadi lebih banyak. Pada kegiatan ini juga diadakan kunjungan pada Saung Angklung Udjo untuk menambah wawasan dan motivasi para siswa dan guru untuk bermain angklung. Selain menstimulus kecerdasan musikal, pembelajaran musik angklung ini dapat menstimulus kecerdasan motorik siswa. Para siswa PAUD sangat antusias dan mampu menyerap pembelajaran musik angklung ini seperti terlihat pada output kegiatan ini yaitu video pertunjukan angklung siswa PAUD.
Pemanfaatan Sumberdaya IKM dalam Meningkatkan Produktivitas dan Pemasaran Produk Melalui Transformasi Digital Masyarakat Desa
Authors: Sulistyono MY Teguh , Sari Wellia Shinta , Nugraini Siti Hadiati , Muhammad Maulana Zaky , Emmerig Richard 
Published: July 2023

Perguruan Tinggi adalah salah satu lembaga pendidikan yang membatu dan berperan aktif di dalam mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa dengan mentransfer ilmu pengetahuan atau knowledge transfer kepada lembaga-lembaga pendidikan lain, lembaga-lembaga lain baik yang setara ataupun yang berada di bawahnya, baik pendidikan formal atau non formal. Salah satu industri yang membutuhkan knowledge transfer adalah Industri Kecil Menengah (IKM). IKM yang dijadikan mitra adalah IKM milik Ibu Siti Rokhanah yang berlokasi di Kelurahan Nawangsari Kecamatan Weleri Kabupaten Kendal. Berjarak kurang lebih 60 km dari Universitas Dian Nuswantoro Semarang. IKM katering dan snak (kue tradisional) yang mengalami masalah yaitu masalah pemasaran produk, produksi katering dan snack (kue tradisional), masalah manajemen usaha dan masalah manajemen keuangan. Masalah pemasaran produk terjadi karena dilakukan dari mulut ke mulut sehingga target penjualan tidak tercapai, masalah produksi terjadi karena masih menggunakan alat memasak tradisional dan tidak adanya oven yang digunakan dalam produksi sehingga pemanasan yang tidak merata dan proses produksinya berulang-ulang, masalah manajemen usaha tidak adanya pengelolaan sumberdaya yang baik untuk jalannya sebuah industri dan masalah manajemen keuangan tidak adanya pencatatan keluar masuk keuangan sehingga tidak diketahui rugi dan labanya. Untuk membantu mengatasi keempat masalah tersebut maka diusulkan dengan memperbaiki proses pemasaran, proses produksi, proses manajemen usaha dan proses manajemen keuangan. Untuk memperbaiki keempat proses tersebut yaitu untuk pemasaran diadakan pemasaran melalui media internet, brosur, MMT dan media sosial, untuk manajemen usaha dan manajemen keuangan dilakukan pelatihan manajemen keuangan, manajemen usaha dan pelatihan pemasangan iklan di internet dan media sosial, sedangkan untuk proses produksi pembuatan alat masak dengan penggunaan oven otomatis dengan panas merata. Hasil akhir dari Program Kemitraan Masyarakat ini adalah pemanfaatan sumberdaya Industri Kecil Menengah (IKM) dalam meningkatkan produktivitas dan pemasaran produk melalui transformasi digital masyarakat desa.
Base Motriz con Lego Spike Prime
Authors: Valenzuela Ramírez Sandra Guadalupe 
Published: July 2023

Lego Spike Prime, fomenta el aprendizaje STEAM, un sistema de aprendizaje práctico, intuitivo, inclusivo y muy adaptable para el desarrollo de habilidades como creatividad y pensamiento crítico. Conocer qué es lego spike Prime, los elementos más importantes y construir la base motora programando movimiento aplicando velocidad, distancia, ángulo,tiempo y dirección.
Diseño conceptual e implementación de prototipo de un sistema holónico y un sistema de eventos discretos
Authors: Simón Marmolejo Isaías , Cruz Guerrero René , González Hernández Isidro Jesús , Granillo-Macias Rafael , Santana-Robles Francisca 
Published: July 2023

El problema después de crear un Sistema Holónico de Manufactura (HMS, por sus siglas en inglés) según se observa en la literatura, es crear estrategias de control en tiempo real basadas en eventos y procesamiento de información distribuida que actúen sobre los sistemas de producción flexibles. Visto desde la perspectiva anterior, el presente proyecto de investigación buscará validar un puente de comunicación entre un HMS y un modelo de simulación de eventos discretos mismo que emulará a un sistema de manufactura flexible. La presente propuesta, expone antecedentes históricos al tema, además de una propuesta metodológica usada para crear un puente de comunicación síncrono entre el HMS y el modelo de simulación.
Análisis de vibraciones mecánicas para resortes helicoidales en paralelo empleando el software Octave
Authors: Rodríguez Muñoz José Luis , González Beltrán Sandra Iraís , Muñoz Hernández Carlos Dante , Pacheco Cedeño José Sergio , Borja Soto Carlos Ernesto 
Published: July 2023

Un resorte es un elemento mecánico que posee la capacidad de acumular energía mecánica para liberarla oportunamente con el fin de ejercer una fuerza, brindar flexibilidad o reducir las vibraciones mecánicas. Dentro del campo de la ingeniería, existe la necesidad de analizar el comportamiento del movimiento armónico simple (MAS), así como el desarrollo de herramientas viables para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en este tema. Por tal motivo, este trabajo tiene como objetivo desarrollar un código en el software Octave que permita analizar el comportamiento de un sistema masa-resorte en paralelo. El código es basado en condiciones de entrada como son: masa, aceleración de la gravedad, tiempo, así como valores de las contantes de rigidez que el usuario puede seleccionar acorde a cada configuración propuesta y como resultado, se proporcionan los gráficos de las ecuaciones de posición, velocidad y aceleración para cada caso.