bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Study on Probabilistic Load Forecasting Model and Its Improvements
Authors: Chen Huican , Chao Zhu , Duan Qinwei , Tang Xuchen , Xie Xiangzhong , Lai Xiaowen , Wen Yakun 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The current research on probabilistic load forecasting models mostly combines machine learning algorithms and quantile regression methods to construct quantile models. This paper first summarizes and combs the commonly used quantile regression forecast models. Combined with the actual data, we analyzed the main factors affecting the performance of probabilistic load forecasting and attempted to elaborate on the influencing mechanism. Then, a quantile regression probabilistic load forecasting strategy based on sample weight is designed. According to the analysis and experimental verification, we propose the future research direction for probabilistic load forecasting.
Ice-Covered Warning System and Terminal Application Based on Beidou Technology
Authors: Wu Jianrong , Fan Qiang , Wen Yi , Wu Yu , Hu Houpeng , Zhao Chao , Jiang Su 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Disaster prevention and mitigation are one of the most prominent industrial applications of Beidou. Through the Beidou system’s short message and location reporting functions, it can realize disaster early warning, disaster rescue command and dispatch, and rapid emergency communication, which can greatly improve the speed of disaster emergency rescue response and decision-making ability. Based on the existing ice monitoring system of power grids and terminal in communication, positioning, and time synchronization problems such as the status quo analysis, based on the use of Beidou communication technology to modify ice monitoring system and terminals, and through system alignment, information coding and check, based on Beidou communication technology is verified in ice monitoring, especially the important role of disaster prevention and mitigation, it has important national strategic significance and multiple meanings such as industry 2025, new infrastructure and digital power grid.
METU-DBL: a cost effective proton irradiation facility
Authors: Karadöller E. , Uzun Duran S. , Kılıç U. , Hashmani R.K. , Demirköz M.B. , Efthymiopoulos I. , Can A.B. , Çakmakoğlu S. , Muçogllava B. , Kayaalp A. , Zorlu C. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The Middle East Technical University Defocusing Beamline
(METU-DBL) is designed to deliver protons with selectable kinetic
energies between 15–30 MeV, and proton flux
between 106–1010 protons/cm2/s, on a
maximum 21.55 to 15.40 cm target region with a beam uniformity
within ±6%, in accordance with the ESA ESCC No. 25100
specification for single event effects (SEEs) tests in the low
energy range. The achieved high proton fluences, allow users to test
space-grade materials; electronic circuits, ASICs, FPGAs, optical
lenses, structural elements, and coating layers for LEO, GEO, and
interplanetary missions.
The total received dose on the Device-Under-Test (DUT) from
secondary particles created during proton-material interactions at
the first beam collimator and the beam dump never exceed 0.1% of
the dose from primary protons. The METU-DBL is equiped with several
measurement stations and services to the user teams. A secondary
measurement station in a rotating drum that can hold multiple
samples has been constructed next to the first collimator which
provides neutrons for transmission experiments. At the target
region, a robotic table is located, which provides mechanical and
electrical mounting points to the samples and allows multiple
samples to be tested in a row. A modular vacuum box can also be
attached on the robotic table for any test that may require a vacuum
environment. Power rails on the robotic table provide various
outputs for the DUT. For the data acquisition, high-speed networking
and a modular industrial PC are available at the target station. The
design of the METU-DBL control software enables test users to
integrate and optimize the data acquisition and controlling of the
DUT.
The beam properties at the target region are measured with the
diamond, Timepix3, and fiber scintillator detectors mounted on the
robotic table. With diamond and Timepix3 detectors, measurements are
taken from the five different points (center and the four corners)
of the test area to measure the proton flux and ensure that it is
uniform across the full test area. Fiber scintillators on both axes
(X and Y) scan the target area to cross-check the beam profile's
uniformity. Secondary doses during the irradiation are measured by a
Geiger-Müller tube sensitive to electrons and gammas above
0.1 MeV and by a neutron detector located at the entrance of the
R&D room. The room cools down relatively fast after any irradiation
(<1 hour).
Accurate linear energy deposition rates and absorbed doses on the
samples are calculated using MCNP6, FLUKA and Geant4 Monte Carlo
simulations. Alanine dosimetry measurements that are calibrated
against these simulations are also used to estimate the absorbed
dose on the sample.
Does higher education affect pro-environmental behavior? Evidence from household waste recycling in Greece
Authors: Kountouris Yiannis , Remoundou Kyriaki 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
We examine the effect of higher education attainment on pro-environmental behavior focusing on household waste recycling. To address the endogeneity of higher education attainment, we exploit a set of reforms that increased opportunities for university studies in Greece, affecting cohorts graduating from high school in year 2000. We leverage the exogenous variation introduced by the school enrollment age cutoff and estimate the local average treatment effect of higher education employing a fuzzy regression discontinuity design, comparing educational attainment and recycling behavior between households that were just, and just not exposed to the reforms. We find little evidence that higher education increases the probability of recycling, and no evidence that the share of household waste recycled responds to higher educational attainment. Our results suggest that human capital accumulation alone may not deliver green behavior returns.
Morphology of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Under Drought Stress with The Application of Antioxidants in The Vegetative Phase
Authors: Sari H P , Hanum C , Hasanah Y 
Published: June 2023

AbstractRice production around the world is seriously at risk from drought stress. Rice under drought stress has lower productivity and has growth inhibition because to poor nutrient and water uptake. This study aimed to determine how upland rice under drought stress responded morphologically to antioxidant administration during the vegetative stage. A randomized block design with two components and three replications served as the basis for the experiment. The first factor is drought stress with a field capacity level of 80% field capacity (FC), 60% and 40% FC. The second factor is the foliar application of antioxidants consisting of spraying without antioxidants; ascorbic acid 1 mM; salicylic acid 1 mM; 0.5 mM ascorbic acid + 0.5 mM salicylic acid. Parameters observed were plant height at 4-8 WAP, dry root weight and root length. The results showed that drought stress reduced the number of leaves, root dry weight and root length. Antioxidant application increased plant height, dry root weight and root length.
Effectiveness of Bio Fungicide with Active Ingredients Consortium of Trichoderma virens to Control Ganoderma boninense in Palm Oil Nursery
Authors: Puspita F , Aqita D K , Yuda P A 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Ganoderma boninensa is a main pathogen causes basal stem rot in palm oil plant. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of bio fungicide plus with active ingredients from the consortium of Trichoderma virens and get the best formula of bio fungicide plus in controlling Ganoderma boninense on oil palm tree nurseries. This research was carried out at the UPT Experimental Garden and Laboratory of Plant Disease Faculty of Agriculture, Riau University also at the researcher’s home garden in Pekanbaru. This study was conducted from October 2020 to February 2021. This study was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design consisted of five treatments and four replications. Each replication consisted of four oil palm trees seedling. The treatments were a different formula (the nutrition) of the bio fungicide plus from the T. virens consortium (root, stem, midrib) which are with no treatment (B1), palm fronds (B2), dry sago pulp (B3), sago starch (B4), and dry tofu pulp (B5). Data were analyzed by using analysis of variance and continued with Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) at a 5% level to compare the mean of each treatment. The results showed bio fungicide plus from palm fronds as the formula is the most effective and the best formula for bio fungicide plus with 56,66% effectiveness.
Spatial Distribution of Flood Vulnerability in Langkat Regency, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia
Authors: Thoha A S , Slamet B , Harahap M M , Sari T Y , Hulu D L N 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Deforestation has a real impact on increasing the level of disaster risk, especially flooding. The real impact of the flood disaster is experienced by Langkat Regency community, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia. The impact of flooding is physical, social, economic, and environmental losses that are perceived directly by the community close to the disaster site. The objective of this study is to analyze the distribution of flood vulnerability levels in Langkat Regency, North Sumatera Province. Determination of the distribution of the flood vulnerability level area used spatial modeling with a scoring method with several variables, including rainfall, land slope, soil texture, land use, landform, and riparian buffers. The distribution of flood vulnerability areas is mostly at very low level with the percentage of the area reaching 53% of the Langkat Regency area. The three districts that have the widest high - very high flood vulnerability levels are Wampu District covering an area of 63,805.92 ha or 14.56%, of the total area of Langkat Regency, Pematang Jaya District covers 78,882.02 ha or 18.01% and Hinai District covers an area of 70,311.41 ha with or 16.05%. This study offers suggestions that the spatial distribution data of flood vulnerability level areas can be developed into an early warning system, for making rapid disaster response procedures.
Optimization of Dry Land Through Intercropping of Coffee and Potatoes to Support Farmers’ Income
Authors: Parhusip D , Girsang S S 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Coffee and potato intercropping is one of the ways to use land and increase farmers’ income. The objective is to increase land production and income of farmers on upland intercropping. The study was conducted at Gurgur Experimental station, Toba Samosir Regency from July to November 2019. The study used a randomized completed block design where the first factor was tuber size, where U1 = large tuber (size 91-120 g) and U2 = small tuber (size 61-90 g), and the second factor was fertilization, where P1 = control; P2 = control + Beauveria; P3 = control + solvent P; P4 = NPK; P5 = NPK + Beauveria; P6 = NPK + solvent P; P7 = NPK + Beauveria + solvent P with 4 replications. The recommendation for potatoes is a complete fertilizer application with the addition of Beauveria and P solvent, plant spacing of 80 x 30 cm, and manure to increase P availability. For coffee plants in the form of pruning, fertilization according to plant age, and application of dolomite and soil organic matter; profit increased by IDR. 102,459,124-, from coffee only IDR. 28,760,000, - to be IDR. 131,219,124, - on the intercropping of Coffee and Potatoes.
Parking Management in Kota Lama Area Medan Using Spatial Analysis
Authors: Panggabean I P T 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Parking Management in the Kota Lama area Medan is very important to research, in addition to the planned development and socialization of changes in traffic flow in this area, the Kota Lama Area Medan is also a historical place that is preserved. Sustainability which is reviewed in this study is parking which has always been a problem in this area and is also the same problem in almost every city around the world. The spatial aspect is carried out to optimize the results of selecting the best location in this area. Aspects reviewed planning, evaluation, and strategies including the relationships and interactions between users-communities, and the environment, including the sustainability of parking management in the future. The summary of the study found that the characteristics of parking spaces in the Kota Lama Area were dominant in the form of on-street parking which greatly impacted traffic congestion. Potential parking locations are found in areas along the main road such as on Jalan Ahmad Yani, and around Lapangan Merdeka. The type of parking space at these potential locations is directed to the maximum extent possible by applying off-street types in the form of parking pockets and vertical buildings.
Roof Construction and Structural Transformation on Batak Toba Traditional House on Samosir Island
Authors: Novrial  , Eddy F , Affif A M 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe Batak Toba Traditional House, one of the main attractions of Samosir Island, a volcanic island in the center of Lake Toba, is an example of a well-preserved cultural heritage. However, the Batak Toba Traditional House has undergone a transformation in recent decades, influenced by technological advances, material availability, and modernization. The authors aim to discover the roof transformation of structure and construction of Batak Toba Traditional Houses in Samosir Island’s four villages, namely Huta Siallagan, Lumban Sigiro, Lumban Parmonangan, and Sosor Batu. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, where the authors will produce descriptive information about the problems studied in written and oral form. The authors will observe and analyze the transformation of roof construction and structural components on Batak Toba Traditional Houses on Samosir Island. The result of this study is that there are slight transformations in the roof structure and construction system on Batak Toba Traditional House on Samosir Island. First, there is a transformation in the roof materials. Second, a transformation in the structural design. Third, the construction phases of the traditional houses. Last, a transformation in the roof structural joint systems.
Overview of the Law Number 5 Of 2017 About Cultural Advancement for Managing Cultural Heritage Kawal Darat Shells Hill (BKKD) Area in Bintan Island
Authors: Simatupang D E 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This paper examines management policies in the cultural heritage area of the Bukit Kerang Kawal Darat (BKKD) Site based on Law No. 5 of 2017 concerning cultural promotion. The BKKD site is indicated not to have progressed in the region, even though it has been more than ten years of research and management studies. This law is considered to be in synergy with Law No. 11 of 2010 concerning Cultural Heritage for the realization of site management which leads to an increase in the economic and socio-cultural value of the surrounding community. This paper uses inductive reasoning that starts from the discussion of each observation, interview, and literature study. The data are analyzed and interpreted until a hypothesis is formulated that the two laws are not contradictory and mutually supportive, with some notes to be considered.
A systematic literature review on positive energy buildings
Authors: Arslan V , Ulubeyli S 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Energy consumption of buildings is one of the most significant issues of the global warming. Buildings should be sustainable, healthy, comfortable, grid-friendly, and economical to construct and maintain. Positive Energy Building (PEB) concept has been discussed over the last years. A PEB refers to a building with a zero or negative net energy consumption over a typical year. This concept combines both energy saving and energy recovery from local renewable resources. However, neither in the related literature nor in international standards, harmonized definitions and calculation methods do exist. In the last decade, PEBs have been becoming a high priority for researchers and have been recently discussed by energy policy experts. In this regard, understanding and realizing the PEB concept can be considered as a significant issue. Therefore, the objective of this study is to explore the scientific literature to provide an overview of the PEB concept. Toward this aim, past studies were categorized according to subject, location, and energy approach. According to results, energy production or building insulation methods of PEBs show similarities in different climate conditions or level of income. This research may have a potential to draw attention of researchers and practitioners on PEBs.
Solar cadastre for assessment of near-zero energy districts
Authors: Chatzigeorgiou E , Martinopoulos G 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The building sector is responsible for approximately 40% of the total energy consumption in Europe, with most of it allocated to space heating. Additionally, a continuous increase has been observed in conventional energy prices, as well as a dependency of energy supply on geopolitical stability. Building energy independence and net zero energy buildings and districts are presented as a way to overcome these issues, with the addition of on-site renewable energy, and specifically solar energy, exploitation. The intention to utilise solar energy on-site creates the need for solar mapping in urban areas. A dynamic solar potential estimation is essential for the proper dimensioning of solar systems, and it is conducted in this study via the Energy3D software. A typical urban neighbourhood in Thessaloniki Greece is selected and a simplified version of a Solar Cadastre for the area is produced. The annual solar potential of the selected buildings is calculated and analysed, and the parameters affecting it are presented. Additionally, an estimation regarding the electricity production of typical photovoltaic panels installed on the building surfaces is conducted. The calculations highlight the importance of vertical facades as building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems carriers.
S.O.L.E.H. (Sustainable Operation Low-cost Energy for Hotels). Innovative tools and guidelines for the sustainable hotels’ refurbishment
Authors: Bertolazzi A , Micocci F 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The target of the “Road Map of Efficient Europe” is to refurbish the buildings stock of the second half of the 20th century that is responsible of the 41% of energy consumption - the 2/3 of this consumption are spent for heating and cooling - with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and consumption of raw materials. One of the sectors of the building stock that needs an upgrading for what concern building performances and consumption is the tourism, and in particular hotel buildings that often are in a state of obsolescent because they have failed to update to contemporary comfort requirements. The research that will be presented in this paper with the name “S.O.L.E.H. (Sustainable Operation Low-cost Energy for Hotels)” aims to identify innovative tools and providing guidelines for hotels refurbishment within a framework of environmental and economic sustainability thanks to the exchange of know-how among Italy and Greece. The project’s goals are: to identify innovative solutions by stimulating the targeted use of technological tools, to take care of communication for the stakeholder; to make the hotel building stock more efficient and the tourism industry more competitive; to refurbish existing buildings with a view to sustainability and circular economy. The project is a collaboration between Universities of Padua, Venice and Thessaly and it was funded with European Structural Funds. It introduces Innovative and Smart Technologies for the survey, processing and visualization of buildings data, based on the analysis of case-studies from Italy and Greece, and then it proposes a tool for the refurbishment of existing hotel with the support of a communication framework in order to sensibilize stakeholders. Finally, the research concludes with a workshop organized at the University of Thessaly with the scope to investigate alternative solutions of tourism models in order to sensibilize users towards more sustainable and ecologic habits.
Optimization of window area in buildings from the viewpoint of energy efficiency - Kabul, Afghanistan
Authors: Karimi M , Chikamoto T , Lee M 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The proportion of window area on a building façade is one of the key energy-saving design parameters affecting indoor thermal comfort, and the energy performance of a building. To avoid excessive energy loss or gain, determining the optimal window size is essential. Accordingly, this paper aims to investigate the impact of the Window-to-Wall ratio (WWR) of all sixteen cardinal, intercardinal, and secondary intercardinal directions on the energy consumption of buildings in Kabul, Afghanistan. Simulation models were built and analyzed using BEopt™ energy simulation software. The results indicate that in the climatic condition of Kabul, windows only on southeast, south-southeast, south, and south-southwest façades have energy-saving potential while providing windows on other facades results in higher energy demands compared to windowless façades. The total energy demand graph of the room with various WWR on southeast, south-southeast, south, and south-southwest façades form a U-shaped curve with a minimum value when the WWR is 0.15, 0.3, 0.35, and 0.25 respectively. The maximum amount of energy saving achieved by WWR optimization is 6.5%. However, adding windows of up to WWR-0.7 to other facades increases energy consumption by up to 29%. The study concludes that optimization of WWR in different orientations during the design process will contribute to the reduction of heating and cooling energy consumption.