bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Methods and Equipment for Experimental Evaluation of the Performance of Shell and Hull Structures
Authors: Lyudmirsky Yu. G. , Assaulenko S. S. , Kramskoi A. V. 
Published: October 2022

Introduction. Pressure-operated thick-walled hull structures are the most common type of high-duty welded structures. When these structures are loaded with internal pressure, a complex biaxial stress field arises in them, which is summed up with the fields of residual welding stresses. Therefore, when selecting a technology for manufacturing critical welded structures, the results obtained during conventional uniaxial tests of samples are insufficient. The variety of factors affecting the performance of structures, and the difficulties of separate assessment of their influence, caused the need to maximize the approximation of experimental conditions to the real working conditions of the structure.Materials and Methods. Testing of full-scale structures has a number of advantages, but they are extremely expensive, and, as a rule, only one, the weakest link, is identified, the bearing capacity of the other structural elements remains unclear. For testing, UDI radiometric installations designed for different sample sizes were used. The presented installations allow testing samples of various shapes, types of welded joints (butt, T-bar), changing the position of welded parts.Results. Without rejecting the results obtained during the testing of full-scale structures in the works of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, DSTU, NRC «Kurchatov Institute» – CRISM «Prometey», and the authors proposed to conduct the basic scope of the research on individual structural elements that would reflect the characteristic features of loading, manufacturing technology, and operating conditions. The design of the «fitting-sheet» connections was applied, which made it possible to increase the indicators of the failure initiation and propagation to the level of the base metal.Discussion and Conclusions. Schemes of structures for obtaining a biaxial tension or bending field in samples were presented. Samples tested according to the proposed schemes allowed us to draw conclusions about the performance of welded joints under conditions close to the actual operation of the structures under study. The proposed test scheme is used by research laboratories in our country and around the world.
Describing Pulmonary Nodules Using 3D Clustering
Authors: Al-Funjan Amera , Meziane Farid , Aspin Rob 
Published: October 2022

Introduction. Determining the tumor (nodule) characteristics in terms of the shape, location, and type is an essential step after nodule detection in medical images for selecting the appropriate clinical intervention by radiologists. Computer-aided detection (CAD) systems efficiently succeeded in the nodule detection by 2D processing of computed tomography (CT)-scan lung images; however, the nodule (tumor) description in more detail is still a big challenge that faces these systems.Materials and Methods. In this paper, the 3D clustering is carried out on volumetric CT-scan images containing the nodule and its structures to describe the nodule progress through the consecutive slices of the lung in CT images.Results. This paper combines algorithms to cluster and define nodule’s features in 3D visualization. Applying some 3D functions to the objects, clustered using the K-means technique of CT lung images, provides a 3D visual exploration of the nodule shape and location. This study mainly focuses on clustering in 3D to discover complex information for a case missed in the radiologist’s report. In addition, the 3D-Density-based spatial clustering of applications with noise (DBSCAN) method and another 3D application (plotly) have been applied to evaluate the proposed system in this work. The proposed method has discovered a complicated case in data and automatically provides information about the nodule types (spherical, juxta-pleural, and pleural-tail). The algorithm is validated on the standard data consisting of the lung computed tomography scans with nodules greater and less than 3mm in size.Discussion and Conclusions. Based on the proposed model, it is possible to cluster lung nodules in volumetric CT scan and determine a set of characteristics such as the shape, location and type.
Evaluation of Pavement Condition Deterioration Using Artificial Intelligence Models
Authors: Elshamy M. M. M. , Tiraturyan A. N. , Uglova E. V. , Elgendy M. Z. 
Published: October 2022

Introduction. One of the most significant tasks facing road experts is to maintain the transport network in good condition. The process of selecting an appropriate approach to providing such condition is quite complex since it requires considering many parameters, such as the existing condition of the pavement, road category, weather conditions, traffic volume, etc. Recently, the rising trend of digitization in the industry has contributed to the use of artificial intelligence to address problems in several fields, including the bodies in charge of operational control over the status of roadways. Within the context of any control system, the main task of the control system is to carry out reliable forecasting of the operational state of the road in the medium and long term.Materials and Methods. This study investigated the possibility of using artificial neural networks to assess existing pavement characteristics and their potential application in developing road maintenance strategies. A back-propagation neural network was implemented, trained using data from 1,614 investigated sections of the M4 «DON» highway in the road network of the Russian Federation in the period from 2014 to 2018. Several models were developed and trained using the MATLAB application, each with a different number of neurons in the hidden layers.Results. The results of the models showed a convergence between the inferred paving state values and the actual values, as the multiple correlation coefficient (R2) values exceeded 92 % for most of the models during all learning stages.Discussion and Conclusions. The findings suggest that public road authorities may utilize the established models to choose the best road maintenance strategy and assign the most efficient steps to restore road bearing capacity and operation.
TO THE QUESTION OF THE BASES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AMONG FOREIGN STUDENTS FROM THE POSITION OF THE ANTHROPO-SYSTEM APPROACH IN PSYCHOLOGY
Authors: Бохан Татьяна Геннадьевна , Шабаловская Марина Владимировна , Терехина Ольга Владимировна 
Published: October 2022

С позиции антропо-системного подхода рассмотрены основания психологического сопровождения процесса адаптации иностранных студентов. В рамках данного подхода установлено, что психологический стресс выступает в качестве механизма саморазвития, самореализации и личностного роста человека. В связи с этим работа по адаптации иностранных студентов должна быть ориентирована на развитие конструктивных стратегий, ресурсов и умений у студентов преодолевать возникающие трудности, способов и навыков межкультурной коммуникации, а также на создание условий (внутренних и внешних) для творческой самореализации, что позволит студентам становиться более чувствительными и осознанными как по отношению к собственным изменениям, так и более сензитивными по отношению к возможностям среды. Определено, что именно такая активность, направленная как на поиск условий среды для реализации своих смыслов и ценностей, так и на ее активное преобразование, позволяет улучшать и качество жизни, и субъективное благополучие молодежи. Установлено, что основными показателями успешной адаптации и возможности самореализации иностранных студентов в поликультурном образовательном пространстве университета выступают субъективное качество жизни, позитивная этническая идентичность и толерантность.
The foundations of psychological support for the adaptation process among foreign students are considered from the standpoint of the anthropo-system approach. Within the framework of this approach, it is established that psychological stress acts as a mechanism of self-development, selfrealization and personal growth of a person. In this connection, the work with the adaptation among foreign students should be focused on the development of constructive strategies, resources and skills of students to overcome emerging difficulties, methods and skills of intercultural communication, as well as on creating conditions (internal and external) for creative self-realization, which will allow students to become more sensitive and aware of their own changes, and more sensitive in relation to the capabilities of the environment. It is determined that such activity, aimed both at finding the conditions of the environment for the realization of their meanings and values, and at its active transformation, makes it possible to improve both the quality of life and the subjective well-being among young people. It is established that the main indicators of successful adaptation and the possibility of foreign students’ self-realization in the multicultural educational space of the university are subjective quality of life, positive ethnic identity and tolerance.
Pengaruh Pemotong Daun terhadap Pertumbuhan Setek Tanaman Lada (Piper nigrum L.) pada Komposisi Media yang Berbeda
Authors: Almahdi Muhammad Ali , Sugiatno Sugiatno , Rugayah Rugayah , Susanto Herry 
Published: October 2022

Black pepper plant is generally propagated vegetatively using cuttings. One of the problems in pepper breeding is the high mortality rate due to the transpiration rate. One of the efforts to reduce the rate of transpiration is by cutting leaves and by choosing the right composition of planting media. This study aimed to determine the effect of leaf cutting, planting medium composition, and the interaction between leaf cutting and planting medium composition on the growth of pepper cuttings. The research was conducted in a plastic house in Labuhan Dalam Village, Tanjung Seneng District, Bandar Lampung and at the Plant Science Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung, Gedong Meneng Bandar Lampung. from October 2020 to February 2021. The study was arranged in a factorial (5x3) with a completely randomized group design. The first factor was leaf cutting which consists of no cutting, ¼ cutting, ½ cutting, ¾ cutting, and full cutting. the second was the composition of the planting medium, which consists of sand + husk charcoal + manure, sand + manure, and husk charcoal + manure. The results showed that: (1) Treatment full cutting resulted in the fastest shoot emergence, lengthening of shoots, increasing number of leaves, and increasing shoots' fresh and dry weight; (2) the composition of the planting media did not affect the growth of pepper seedlings except for the length of the root of the book in the treatment of sand + husk charcoal + manure media; (3) there was no interaction between leaf cutting with different compositions of growing media Key words : Black pepper, leaf cutting, composition, growing media, and cutting
Credible–Authentic Leadership Principles
Authors: Kamau Joyce 
Published: October 2022

Credibility and authenticity in leadership are two crucial values that determine both the leader's and follower’s effectiveness. With the current global changes and emerging trends in the business environment, credible and authentic leadership is indeed the next organization's unique competitive advantage. As most leadership authors have noted, the influence a leader has on his/her followers is dependent on their personal credibility. In an era characterized by leaders giving empty promises, exuding greed and other practices of moral decadency, emphasis on credible and authentic leadership come in handy to restore hope, confidence and optimism in leadership. It’s very clear from the available literature that credible and authentic leadership has a significant effect on a leader’s effectiveness as well as that of his/her followers. This paper seeks to explicate various principles that enable leaders to develop credibility and authenticity. The paper has also analyzed various discussions on leadership credibility & authenticity and concluded that developing and strengthening leadership credibility and authenticity is an ongoing process.
Effect of Carbon Nanotubes on the performance of Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Mfon Rebecca Emmanuel , Labulo Ayomide Hassan , Al Amri Zakiya , Esaduwha Stanley , Labaran Jamilu 
Published: October 2022

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) made with metal halide are affordable and can give better efficiency values than older versions but their low efficiency values is still a concern. Two Perovskite solar cells were fabricated and one had Multi wall Carbon nanotube (MWCNT) in its design. The effect of the Multi-wall Carbon nanotube (MWCNT) on their performance and power conversion were studied. MWCNT and m-TiO2 materials were characterised using UV-vis spectroscopy and their optical energy band gap values were obtained. The TiO2 showed a prominent peak at 319 nm with absorbance 0.5 and its optical energy bandgap of 2.59 eV falls in the visible region showing it is a clean energy source with implications for solar energy conversion. The MWCNT has 2.19 eV and showed multiple peaks. A prominent peak at 329 nm with absorbance 0.6 which was blue shifted and a peak at 517 nm with absorbance 0.3 was red-shifted. The PSC with the MWCNT in the light had a fill factor of 0.53 but 0.47 was obtained for the PSC without the MWCNT. The PSC with MWCNT had power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 40.1 % in the dark, a value which was 2.7 % higher than the PCE of 37.4 % obtained for the same cell in light. Furthermore, the PSC without the MWCNT in the dark had a fill factor of 0.87 while the PSC with MWCNT in the dark had a fill factor was 0.51. The PSC with MWCNT had better power conversion efficiency when in the dark than in light.
Identify Problems and Suggest Possible Solutions for Safe Pineapple Production in Madhupur Tract
Authors: Hasan Shahriar , Hasan Shaikh Shamim , Saha Soumitra , Islam Md. Riazul 
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study was to ascertain the current problems faced by pineapple growers and suggest possible solutions. A total of 300 pineapple growers of the Madhupur tract were selected as samples following the proportionate random sampling technique. Primary data were collected using a pre-designed and pre-tested interview schedule. Findings indicate that majority of the respondents were middle and young aged (71.4%), and having medium family size (61.9%). The highest proportion (42.9%) of the respondents were illiterate, had high annual income (48.6%), medium farming experience (53.3%), contact with fertilizer dealer (68.67%), medium to small farm size (88.6%), also having medium to small pineapple farm size (89.5%), and majorities production cost and net return was also low which is (42.6%) and (40.0%) respectively. Major constraints reported by pineapple growers were ineffective extension services, high value or unavailability of agrochemicals, infestation of Bengal Monitors in mature fruit, high value or unavailability of labor and so on. Effective extension services, establishment of farmers' association with processing company, making pineapple processing factory, provide training in processing to local small entrepreneurs were some of the major suggestions by the pineapple growers. Multiple regression analysis result indicated that respondents’ education, farm size, pineapple farm size and total income were the contributing factors that influenced their problem facing. These findings will be helpful to the policy maker for developing a sustainable framework and relevant guidelines for increasing pineapple production in Bangladesh.
Environmental Communication Based on Local Wisdom in Forest Conservation: A Study on Sentajo Forbidden Forest, Indonesia
Authors: Yasir Yasir , Firzal Yohannes , Yesicha Chelsy , Sulistyani Andri 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
This study aims to explore environmental communication based on local wisdom in conserving forests in the Kenegerian Sentajo, Riau Province, Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative approach with an interactive model. Researchers interact and are directly involved in many community activities. The results indicate that environmental communication in forest conservation is based on the local wisdom of the community by using the term Rimbo Larangan. The main communicators and actors are the customary holders, the datuk penghulu and the ninik-mamak (elders) as the highest institutional holders of Kenegerian Sentajo customs. This institution is more powerful than formal government institutions. These traditional stakeholders play an important role in spreading the message to maintain the existence of forbidden forest (Rimbo Larangan). In addition, the community’s desire to maintain customary values has given rise to attitudes and behaviors of people who are aware and care about forest sustainability. This is supported by Islamic values which have encouraged public awareness to have morals or responsibility towards the environment. Some beliefs, storytelling, and myths also reinforce this rule which makes people afraid to break it. The research findings can be used by the community in improving practices of communicating, managing, making rules and redesigning forest for conservation areas that are managed based on indigenous peoples.
Wild Edible Small Fruits in Turkey and their Fruit Characteristics
Authors: Yalcin Ozgecan , Bassil Nahla V. , Kafkas Nesibe Ebru 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Wild fruits are essential genetic resources for fruit breeding and have either been domesticated or used to introgress disease resistance and tolerance to abiotic and biotic stress. Numerous studies have previously described the health benefits of wild berry fruits and reported their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer activity. Turkey has a rich plant biodiversity thanks to its geographic location and encirclement by three seas, leading to a wide variety of climates. The great ecological diversity of the wild berry species in Turkey is a significant bio-gene pool that is vital to human life and can serve as a source of agricultural development in the future. This review aims to introduce some of the wild edible berry species naturally occurring in Turkey such as Morus spp., Hippophae rhamnoides L., Viburnum opulus L., Rubus idaeus L., Rubus fruticosus L., Sambucus nigra L., Vaccinium spp., Arbutus unedo L., Ribes spp., and Fragaria vesca L., and describe their distribution, uses, and fruit characteristics. Conservation of these wild fruit genetic resources is necessary for use in breeding for novel traits.
The Quality of Life of Patients with Colorectal Carcinoma and Stoma
Authors: Markovic Vladimir , Marić Helena , Marić Radmil , Lalovic Nenad , Lukic Ružica , Kujundzic Bojan , Pasalic Alma Alihodzic , Spaic Dragan , Masic Srđan , Milinkovic Biljana , Maric Veljko 
Published: October 2022

AbstractSurgical treatment and formation of a stoma can be lifesaving for colorectal cancer patients. However, the quality of life is often impaired in patients with stoma. The goal of this study is to determine the quality of life of patients with stoma and cancer, and the relationship between the quality of life and characteristics of these patients.The study was conducted from 2018 to 2020 and included a total of 64 patients of both sexes with colorectal cancer and temporary or permanent stoma. The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer with Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQC29-30) and the anonymous WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire SF-36 were used for self-assessment of quality of life.Our study included 39 (61.0%) men and 25 (39.0%) women. 24 patients (37.5%) had colostomy, 14 patients (21.9%) had ileostomy, and 26 patients (40.6%) underwent surgery for resection of colorectal cancer without stoma. A significant number of women were in the group of patients with a permanent stoma (p = 0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in the assessment of general health (p = 0.680) and quality of life (p = 0.721) during the past month in relation to gender. Patients without a stoma rated their general health better compared to those with stoma and the difference reached statistical significance (p = 0.035). There was no statistically significant difference in the assessment of quality of life between the group of patients with stoma and without stoma, as well as between the patients of different age groups.Patients with stoma rated their general health as worse, but not their quality of life.
التكييف الشرعي للتسويق الالكتروني
Authors: Kalawi Imran Sultan 
Published: October 2022

يلعب التسويق دورا كبيرا في تقدم المجتمعات فضلاً عن المؤسسات، والمجتمع الذي يبتغي الإسلام كبقية المجتمعات، يسعى دائما إلى تحقيق التقدم والتطور في مختلف مجالات الحياة..
يعد التسويق الالكتروني جزء من التسويق التقليدي الذي يعتمد في عمله على شبكة الاتصالات الدولية, فهو يهدف إلى ترشيد عمليات التسويق عبر شبكة الانترنيت, إضافة الى أن التسويق الالكتروني والتسويق التقليدي يساند أحدهما الاخر, ونلخص إلى أن التسويق الالكتروني ناتج عن تزاوج التسويق التقليدي مع التقنيات الجديدة للمعلومات والاتصال، تطوير النظام المصرفي الاسلامي عموماً والخدمات المصرفية الاسلامية على وجه الخصوص من اجل تنمية هذا الجانب. وتشجيع المؤسسات المالية الصغيرة والمتوسطة على اقحام مثل هذا النوع من التسويق الخاضع للأحكام الشرعية، وإن مختلف الأنشطة المتعلقة بالمزيج التسويقي الالكتروني والتقليدي لا تختلف عنها في النظام الإسلامي، لأنها مفاهيم ميدانية متعلقة بالحياة اليومية للإفراد داخل المؤسسة وداخل السوق.
التبذير عند الخواتين السلجوقيات (447-597هـ/1055-1201م)
Authors: Adawi Benaz Ismail 
Published: October 2022

إن دراسة التبذير والإسراف من موضوعات التاريخ المهمة ، وعلى الرغم من إطناب المؤرخين في حياة الخواتين السلجوقيات ، إلى أنهم لم يتطرقوا كثيراً إلى هذا الموضوع بتدوينه وكشفه خلال هذه الحقبة ،وكذلك كشف هذه الظواهر من الحياة الاجتماعية لطبقة الخاصة ؛ آلا وهي التبذير وإلاسراف عند زوجات السلاطين السلجوقين وخواتينهم ، تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى بيان دور المرأة السلجوقية في تبذير الأموال وممتلكات الدولة في حقبة (447-597هـ /1055-1201م) ،مع بيان حجم استقلالها في سلطتهن الإدارية والمالية ، وكذلك الإدارة التابعة لهن التي خولتهن القيام بإنفاق الأموال الطائلة في الترف واللهو والأعراس والمساكن والملابس ،حتى عد ذلك جزءاً لا يتجزأ من حياة زوجات السلاطين وأمهاتهم ،وخواتينهم حتى ولاتهم وعمالهم ، الذي فاق حدود المعقول ،ومن الأمور الطبيعية في العمران ؛ إن كثرة الأموال في الدولة تدعو إلى سخاء السلاطنة والملوك في بذلها ، فلا غرو إذا رأيناهم يبذلون الأموال في كف الأذى عن الدولة ،أو سد أفواه أهل الفتن ، ولكن زوجات السلاطين وخواتينهم يتجاوزن ذلك ، وإن الحديث عن السلطانات لا يقلل من قيمة الدولة السلجوقية التابعة للخلافة العباسية ومكانتها ، ولاسيما أن النضج الحضاري والاجتماعي والفكري كان في قمة آن ذاك ؛ إذ إن عصورهم من العصور المعروفة بالترف والبذخ في قصورهم داخل بغداد وخارجها ،وكانوا يتباهون في الألقاب والقصور والملابس والحلي والمجوهرات النادرة والثمينة ،فضلاً عن أثاث التزيين في منازلهم بصورة مبالغ فيها جداً، ولكن حاولت أن أقف عند مسالة تبذير الأموال والإسراف في هذه الحقبة ،وكانت لها آثار وخيمة على الدولة ،إذ إنها من إحدى الأسباب المهمة في ضعف ثم إنهيار نظامها السياسية والاقتصادي أيضاً