Integration Of Concepts Research Articles

Prediction of land use around urban metro stations using the CA-Markov model

ABSTRACT Analyzing how rail transit stations affect the land use changes around them in space and time is important for forecasting the future interaction between new stations and land use and for adjusting and optimizing planning schemes. Based on the design concept of station-city integration, this paper uses Zhongshanba Station of Guangzhou Metro as a case study. It examines the land use evolution around the station and predicts the future land use changes around the double-track transfer station of Line 5 and Line 11, using the POI kernel density and the passenger flow heat map of the existing station in the old city. The results show that the POI and passenger flow heat map are innovative driving variables that can increase the simulation accuracy of the CA-Markov model to 91.86%. The prediction results also show that public management-service land and residential land will increase while industrial land will decrease. Although garden land will expand, the surrounding ecological area is still inadequate. Finally, this paper provides some strategies for optimizing subway stations and planning urban land use.

APIs and SIPs for library and information services

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate a practical strategy for integrating application programming interfaces (APIs) and standard interchange protocols (SIPs) within library and information services. This study will seek to determine how such an integration strategy can improve access to resources, enhance the user experience, optimize library operations and improve the overall efficiency of library services. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach to research will be used in this study. This study will be based on the review of relevant literature sources, case studies and real examples. The data analyzes to determine the practical application of SIP and API integration and identify the major methods, approaches and processes used by libraries to successfully implement integration projects. Findings This study explores that library and information services may achieve numerous benefits from API and SIP integration. The cases describe how libraries have managed to improve access, user experience, operational efficiency and general performance. Libraries have integrated APIs and SIP to create seamless search experiences, establish communication networks in real-time, and develop automated workflows and customer services. API and SIP integration will transform libraries in future. Originality/value The originality of this study is the focus of the API and SIP integration. While other authors have discussed the concept of integration from a theoretical standpoint, this study presents practical recommendations and implementation advice for librarians and researchers. This study uses real cases and examples to illustrate how libraries today have managed to improve their operations with the help of APIs and SIP integration.

Smart Solutions in Overcoming Family Conflict: The Wahdatul'ulum Approach

Family conflict can occur at any time and is difficult to avoid due to a lack of understanding, communication, patience and acceptance of individual differences, resulting in conflict within the family. Therefore, the aim of this research is to find out how to solve family conflicts using the wahdatul 'ulum approach, which is a concept of scientific integration that unites religious knowledge and general science. This research uses qualitative research, data collection was carried out by interviews in one of the villages in Tamiang Hulu sub-district, Aceh Tamiang district. The results of this research are that family conflicts can be resolved using a transdisciplinary approach so as to create a holistic approach, which includes spiritual, emotional, rational aspects and Al-Qur'an counseling which is an effective solution in solving problems.

Image and verbal text interfaces of internet memes: a cognitive analysis

The article focuses on image-text interface types of Internet memes mocking the same viral event – Melania Trump’s speech at the Republican Party convention. The future first lady’s address contained borrowings from Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic Party convention. The relevance of the study is accounted for both by the social significance of visual-verbal Internet memes as a tool influencing the formation of the Internet users’ views and by the need to elucidate the principles of interaction between the verbal and visual modes of memes in creating a humorous effect, which is the aim of the study. The application of cognitive linguistics methods, in particular, the tools of the theory of conceptual integration for multimodal analysis of communication, made it possible to establish four types of visual and verbal text interfaces. It has been concluded that simple visual-verbal metonymy underlies memes, in which the humorous effect is achieved through the interaction of an image that provides access to a viral event mocked by the meme and a verbal text that activates a certain metonymic association highlighting a feature of the event that is incompatible with the expectations provided by the generic space of the viral event. In memes built on the basis of visual metonymy and verbal allusion, incompatible conceptual structures are activated with the help of allusive connection. Radial visual-verbal metonymy occurs when an image engages a series of metonymic features linked by a radial semantic link, whereas the verbal text highlights the incompatibility of these features with the actual features of the viral event. The interaction of allusion and diffuse visual-verbal metonymy is the cognitive basis of memes, in which access to a viral event is provided by verbal allusion, while the image contains signs of absurdity and triggers metonymic associations that are not based on expected connections.

The concept of economic integration and its main characteristics

Introduction. The paper discusses the concept of economic integration and its main characteristics. The purpose of the paper is to study the concept of economic integration and its main characteristics. Results. An analysis of the concepts of integration, economic integration, international economic integration, economic diplomacy, categories to determine the essence of international economic integration was carried out. Objective and subjective prerequisites of integration processes and prerequisites for economic integration are determined. The key competitive advantages of the international and European economic integration of Ukraine, which create self-development opportunities for the country's economy, are identified. Conclusions. The concepts of "integration processes", "economic integration" and "economic diplomacy" are defined. It was found that economic diplomacy and economic integration complement each other and are important in creating a favorable environment for economic development and deepening cooperation between countries. Economic diplomacy and the process of integration are important aspects of international relations, as they contribute to the development and strengthening of economic cooperation between countries.

Conceptual Blending and Compound Figures of Speech

Compound figures of speech, such as hyperbolic metaphors, ironic metaphors and ironic hyperboles, have been investigated from several points of view, but the complexity of the phenomena is such that a thorough explanation is still lacking. This contribution will be focused on ironic metaphors. It will be suggested that a plausible explanation of their process of interpretation can be found within the framework of Conceptual Integration Networks. Specifically, two alternative proposals are discussed. The first one is in line with two-stage theories of figurative language comprehension, as it describes the interpretation of the compound as a blending of a blending. The second one analyses emergent meanings on a probabilistic base, as in constraint-satisfaction models of irony, which are consistent with one-stage theories. Finally, an interpretation of the empirical results obtained in previous studies is provided.

EVALUATION OF POLICY INTEGRATION IN THE URBAN-RURAL LOGISTICS SYSTEM: ANALYSIS OF THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS SYSTEM IN INDONESIA

This study aims to provide empirical evidence on the effectiveness of the concept of policy integration from Cejudo and Michel (2017) in the context of rural-urban logistics systems in Indonesia. The study employs a qualitative approach and post-positivism paradigm to clarify the definition and distribution of responsibilities for handling complex problems by various ministries or agencies. The analysis identifies significant disparities in responsibilities and resources among various ministries handling key logistics drivers. This study provides a comprehensive analytical framework that helps to understand how the logistics system can be optimized through better policy integration, more effective inter-agency coordination, and the development of comprehensive strategies, reassuring you of the thoroughness of our approach and its direct relevance to your goals. The results show that effective policy integration and strategic resource allocation are not just important, but urgent for optimizing Indonesia's logistics system, enhancing economic competitiveness, and supporting sustainable development.

INTEGRASI KEILMUAN ISLAM HOLISTIK-INTEGRATIF PERGURUAN TINGGI DI INDONESIA

There are various ways of integrating holistic-integrative Islamic scholarship in the era of postmodernism such as in Indonesia today. This qualitative descriptive writing with a literature study aims to discuss the holistic-integrative integration of Islamic knowledge in higher education in Indonesia. The data analysis technique uses content analysis by sorting data according to the research objectives and problems. This research found the following two things. First, in essence, the integration of Islamic scholarship from holistic-integrative postmodernism-era thinkers is a criticism of the normative-theological Islamic scientific paradigm of the traditionalism era as well as a criticism of the empirical-sociological Islamic paradigm of the modernism era. Second, the essence of the integration of Islamic science in the postmodern era of religious universities in Indonesia is to end the dichotomy of science and religious science for scientific construction in the future. Several Islamic universities in Indonesia have carried out scientific integration, including UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta with the concept of Reintegration of Sciences in Islam, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta with the concept of Integration-Interconnection using the Spider Web metaphor, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang with the concept of Integration of Science in Islam with the Tree of Knowledge metaphor, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung with the concept of Wahyu Guiding Knowledge with the wheel metaphor, UIN Alauddin Makasar with the concept of Integration and Interconnection of Science and Religious Knowledge with the metaphor of the Tree of Science Cells, and others.

Building a Dream School: Integration of Alternative Inclusion Natural Schools Education centered on Children With Special Needs Based on the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet

Education in Indonesia is still not fully inclusive for children with special needs. Forest schools and inclusive schools offer alternative approaches that focus on holistic and inclusive learning. This research aims to explore the concept of forest school and inclusive school integration to create an innovative dream school. The research method used was qualitative with an analytic descriptive approach. Data collection involved direct observation as well as literature study from books, documents and reputable journals. After the data is collected and grouped according to the data, data analysis will be carried out by applying an analytical descriptive approach, this is to get a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the phenomenon or concept that is the focus of this research. The results of this study indicate that the integration of forest schools and inclusive schools based on the Al-Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet offers a holistic and inclusive education model. By combining outdoor learning and an inclusive approach, children with special needs can experience a supportive and motivating learning environment, in accordance with the principles of justice and compassion taught in Islam.

A Review of Fracturing and Enhanced Recovery Integration Working Fluids in Tight Reservoirs

Tight reservoirs, characterized by low porosity, low permeability, and difficulty in fluid flow, rely on horizontal wells and large-scale hydraulic fracturing for development. During fracturing, a significant volume of fracturing fluid is injected into the reservoir at a rate far exceeding its absorption capacity. This not only serves to create fractures but also impacts the recovery efficiency of tight reservoirs. Therefore, achieving the integration of fracturing and enhanced recovery functions within the working fluid (fracturing-enhanced recovery integration) becomes particularly crucial. This study describes the concept and characteristics of fracturing-enhanced recovery integration and analyzes the types and features of working fluids. We also discuss the challenges and prospects faced by these fluids. Working fluids for fracturing-enhanced recovery integration need to consider the synergistic effects of fracturing and recovery; meet the performance requirements during fracturing stages such as fracture creation, proppant suspension, and flowback; and also address the demand for increased recovery. The main mechanisms include (1) enlarging the effective pore radius, (2) super-hydrophobic effects, and (3) anti-swelling properties. Fracturing fluids are pumped into fractures through pipelines, where they undergo complex flow in multi-scale fractures, ultimately seeping through capillary bundles. Flow resistance is influenced by the external environment, and the sources of flow resistance in fractures of different scales vary. Surfactants with polymerization capabilities, biodegradable and environmentally friendly bio-based surfactants, crosslinking agents, and amino acid-based green surfactants with outstanding properties will unleash their application potential, providing crucial support for the effectiveness of fracturing-enhanced recovery integration working fluids. This article provides important references for the green, efficient, and sustainable development of tight oil reservoirs.

Energy saving and emission reduction technologies integrating energy power and mechanical engineering

This paper discusses the importance and application prospect of energy-saving and emission-reduction technology combining energy, power and mechanical engineering in the current energy and environment fields. Firstly, the concept of integration of energy power and mechanical engineering and its significance in energy saving and emission reduction are introduced, and the important role of this technology in realizing sustainable development and meeting the challenge of climate change is emphatically expounded. Subsequently, the application practice of this technology in industrial production, construction, transportation and other fields is analyzed, and its remarkable effects in energy saving and emission reduction are summarized. This paper further discusses the important role of technological innovation and policy support in promoting the development of this technology, and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation and exchange in the process of technology popularization and application. Finally, the future research direction and development trend are prospected, and all parties are called upon to make joint efforts to promote the energy-saving and emission-reduction technology integrating energy, power and mechanical engineering to be more widely applied and popularized around the world, so as to contribute to building a clean, low-carbon and sustainable energy future.

“I was always told to fit in, but never to excel”: Men’s Post-Migration Practices of Success in the Public Sector

What post-migration practices of success at the labor market do migrants employ on their way to attaining senior professional positions? This paper offers new insights to the study of migration by focusing on success and masculinity among Ethiopian men, a marginalized group in the Israeli labor market. Using findings from 27 semi-structured interviews and six semi-structured interviews with experts or professionals, we investigate the relationships between career success, gender, and migration through a transnational perspective. Migrant success continues to be assessed and viewed primarily through the lenses of the nation-state and integration, in comparison to the native population in general and in the labor market in particular. This paper analyzes the post-migration practices of success described by migrant men who have achieved senior positions in the public sector, with the aim of illuminating the mechanisms and circumstances, as they understand them, that contribute to achieving success. The findings challenge the concept of integration in the context of migrant men’s success which defines success as fitting in and mediocrity rather than excellence both on the personal and societal level. Although limited to Ethiopian men who have achieved labor market success, this study provides an opportunity to demonstrate the value of examining migrant men’s success from the perspective of cultural capital and views migration masculinity as a dynamic concept.

The politics of Africa’s urban–industrialisation: authoritarian centralisation and policy integration

A growing body of literature addresses the implications of the ongoing rapid state-led, export-oriented industrialisation in African cities for a range of development concerns – e.g. labour relations, value chain development, gender relations and China’s involvement in infrastructural development. This study focuses on another important implication of Africa’s rapid industrialisation that has not been sufficiently explored – urban–industrial integration. Recent scholarship that looks at the interaction of urban and industrial development in Africa identifies challenges emerging at the nexus caused by lack of policy integration (PI). However, this literature does not address why this disconnect between the policy spheres arises or why it continues to persist. Based on thematic analysis of over a hundred qualitative interviews with key policy actors in the urban–industrial sphere, I argue policy fragmentation in the African urban–industrial nexus is driven by processes of ‘authoritarian centralisation’ that foster adverse political conditions for PI – more specifically conceptual integration, policy coordination and infrastructural integration. The study illustrates the relationship between authoritarian centralisation and PI and discusses the ways in which authoritarianism has shaped urban policy, planning and development and its integration into industrial and economic development strategies. The paper contributes to the nascent literature on the politics of urban–industrialisation in a broader range of developmental authoritarian African states. This article was published open access under a CC BY licence: https://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0 .

The Deficiency within the Existing Literature on Comparative Regionalism and the Quest for a General Framework

There exists a huge body of research within the field of regionalism and comparative regionalism that seeks to define the crucial concepts of region, regionalism, and regional integration, as well as identify the factors required for regional integration. The research question of this paper is: do the scholars working in the field of comparative regionalism present a comprehensive, intelligible framework for studying regionalism based on a common conceptualization of the essential ideas and identification of the general factors required for successful regional integration in different settings? By reviewing the primary literature, this paper argues that the literature in the field of comparative regionalism lacks a coherent framework for facilitating the study of regional integration in different settings. This deficiency is due to a failure to conceptualize these fundamental phenomena from a general perspective and identify the common factors that affect successful regional integration.

Exploration and Practical Research on Cultivation of High-level Compound Talents of Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Based on the Concept of “Integration of Engineering and Literature”

The concept of “integration of engineering and literature” is an important path to cultivate high-quality master's degree talents in engineering management under the background of “Belt and Road”. This paper firstly researches the role of cultivating masters of engineering management under the concept of the integration of engineering and literature. Under the above premise, this paper puts forward the objectives of talent cultivation under the concept of integration of engineering and literature, and elaborates the specific content of each objective. Based on the cultivation objectives, this paper proposes four talent cultivation paths based on reconstructing the curriculum system, creating a dual-teacher teaching team, promoting the reform of teaching methods, and building a platform for school-enterprise cooperation. This study provides effective guidance for universities to cultivate engineering management masters with the ability of integrating engineering and liberal arts in the context of “Belt and Road”.

The Middle Path in Buddhism and its lessons for accounting

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to elucidate the moral dimensions of accounting by examining the case of Gross National Happiness (GNH) in Bhutan, and to propose a new approach to accounting that is grounded in the Buddhist principle of the Middle Path. This approach aims to promote well-being and happiness, contrasting with traditional accounting practices.Design/methodology/approachThe paper outlines the core concepts of the Middle Path theory and GNH. The authors first problematise the role of traditional accounting in the well-being and happiness project. The authors explore accountability from the Middle Path perspective, which is a key aspect of Buddhist philosophy. Using the concept of Middle Path accountability and GNH in practice, the authors then examine accounting in terms of the four “immeasurable moral virtues” (tshad med bzhi) of the Middle Path. The authors conclude by highlighting the value of the Middle Path for conceptualising accountability and emancipating contemporary accounting from its ethical and theoretical constraints.FindingsThis paper compares the application of traditional accounting and accountability with the Middle Path and GNH practices. The authors find that ethical discourses in traditional accounting and accountability are not compatible with the values of the Middle Path, thereby limiting the scope of accounting and accountability. This constraint is overcome by introducing four “immeasurable moral virtues” (tshad med bzhi) of Buddhism, which promote spiritual development (wisdom) to replace the existing ethical strands of traditional accounting and accountability to support the well-being and happiness project.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to the review of concepts in GNH and Buddhist philosophy. More empirical studies in different contextual settings could increase understanding of how the practice of Middle Path and GNH could drive the project of well-being and happiness through accounting.Practical implicationsThe paper seeks to contribute to the operationalisation of GNH in organisation by framing social and well-being accounting grounded in the Middle Path theory. The authors also seek to clarify the role of accounting as a social and moral practice.Social implicationsSituated within the fields of social and moral accounting, the paper seeks to elevate the potential role of accounting in the promotion of well-being and happiness of people and other sentient beings. By applying four moral virtues of love, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity in accounting, the authors seek to enhance the role of accounting that could potentially reduce poverty, social inequity, corruption and promote harmony and cultural well-being.Originality/valueThis study undertakes a conceptual integration of the GNH and Middle Path philosophy to understand the theoretical and ethical implications of traditional accounting and accountability. This contribution to the literature expands the possibilities of accounting and accountability on social and well-being accounting by introducing the Middle Path and GNH concepts.

The integration of biomass torrefaction with coal gasification: Performance study and process simulation

Conventional biomass torrefaction process in a N2 atmosphere presents economic and environmental challenges, including the necessity for N2 separation from air, additional fuel consumption for heat supply, and the post-treatment of low-calorific gaseous by-products. Hence, the concept of process integration, which includes heat integration and the effective utilization of by-products, is highly desirable. This study proposed a novel concept of integrating biomass torrefaction with coal gasification to achieve both heat integration and the co-processing of gaseous by-products from biomass torrefaction and raw syngas (RS) from coal gasification. To this end, torrefaction tests were comparatively conducted on pine sawdust (PS) in a simulated RS atmosphere and its mono- or bi-component atmosphere at 280 and 320 °C. The results revealed that a marked improvement in the grindability and energy densification of the solid products when torrefaction was performed in the RS atmosphere compared with the N2 atmosphere. This improvement in the RS atmosphere was attributed to the promoting effects of the CO2 and H2O components in RS on the degradation of PS during torrefaction. The process simulation results indicated that, when utilizing RS at 600 °C as a heat carrier, the gas-solid feed ratios of 0.36 and 1.18 Nm3 kg-1 were required to achieve the torrefaction of PS at 280 and 320 °C, respectively. These findings offer valuable insights into the potential integration of biomass torrefaction with coal gasification.

Интеграция ментальных пространств на примере концепта культовой среды «снежный человек»

The aim of the study is to test the method of conceptual integration of mental spaces for the Cultic Milieu’s concept "bigfoot". The article focuses on the fact that the concept acts as a mental representation of the corresponding fragment of the surrounding reality as a dynamic structure of knowledge. A feature of the above example is cognitive fiction, which, nevertheless, has a stable vitality in the discourse of unconventional religiosity. The scientific novelty of the study is to identify the initial mental spaces, their integration and the isolation of new emergent properties that contribute to maintaining the concept in a homeostatic state. As a result of the study, it was determined that the method of conceptual integration could be effectively used in interpreting cult concepts from the field of unconventional religiosity.

Analysis of nonlinear problems using the Dual Mesh Control Domain Method with arbitrary meshes

The Dual Mesh Control Domain Method (DMCDM), proposed and developed by the second author, is a recent advancement in the field of numerical methods. This method represents a blend of the Finite Element Method (FEM) and the Finite Volume Method (FVM), each having its primary domains of popularity. The DMCDM incorporates the concepts of interpolation, duality, and numerical integration from the former and the idea of satisfying the integral (global) form of the differential (or balance) equations from the latter. In this paper, we present a fresh and systematic approach to solving two-dimensional nonlinear problems, including advection–diffusion problems, with arbitrary primal meshes. We develop an approach where element-level equations are derived and assembled in a manner similar to that of the FEM, as opposed to using nodal equations, as has been the convention in all of the previous works involving the DMCDM. Additionally, we extend the previous works to include higher-order interpolation, specifically quadratic interpolation. In short, we provide formulations for four-node bilinear and nine-node biquadratic elements of quadrilateral shape, enabling the application of the DMCDM to arbitrary primal and dual meshes. Finally, we explore the Newton iteration method for linearizing the nonlinear system of equations that arises from the DMCDM discretization. We present numerical results and comparisons against available exact and numerical solutions to verify the accuracy and robustness of the DMCDM.

KONSTRUKSI KEILMUAN SAINS DAN MATEMATIKA DALAM PERSPEKTIF ISLAM SERTA IMPLEMENTASINYA PADA LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN ISLAM

The relationship between science and religion in the construction of Islamic knowledge tends to be dynamic. On one hand, some scholars argue that science and religion are two distinct entities, each with its own domain of study. On the other hand, others believe that there is a dialectical (integrated) relationship between science and religion, wherein they can complement each other's deficiencies. Science without religion may lose its values and ethics, while religion without science may lack the scientific dimension as a fundamental part of established knowledge construction. The aim of this research is to analyze in-depth the relationship between science, religion, and mathematics from an Islamic perspective. The analysis is conducted through library research, utilizing various reputable literature such as books and scientific journals. The findings of this research indicate that the relationship between science and religion (Islam) can take at least four forms: conflict, independence, dialogue, and integration. This conclusion is drawn from the perspectives of several scholars, including Ian G. Barbour, Fazlur Rahman, Ismail Raji Al-Faruqi, Muhammad Nauquib Al-Attas, Mulyadhi Kartanegara, and Muhammad Amin Abdullah. The conflict between science and religion is not exclusive to Islam but is also observed in Christianity when philosophical views are deemed contradictory to church dogmas. The debate between science, philosophy, and religion in Islam began with Imam Al-Ghazali's critique of philosophical constructs in his work "Tahafut al-Falasifah" (The Incoherence of the Philosophers), which was responded to by Ibn Rushd with his work "Tahafut al-Tahafut" (The Incoherence of the Incoherence). To bridge the scholarly dichotomy, Muslim scholars propose the concept of interdisciplinary integration between religious sciences (al-ulūm al-dīniyah) and general sciences or philosophy (al-ulūm al-‘alamiyah / al-falāsifah).