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Alphabet-Level Indian Sign Language Translation to Text Using Hybrid-AO Thresholding with CNN

Sign language is used as a communication medium in the field of trade, defence, and in deaf-mute communities worldwide. Over the last few decades, research in the domain of translation of sign language has grown and become more challenging. This necessitates the development of a Sign Language Translation System (SLTS) to provide effective communication in different research domains. In this paper, novel Hybrid Adaptive Gaussian Thresholding with Otsu Algorithm (Hybrid-AO) for image segmentation is proposed for the translation of alphabet-level Indian Sign Language (ISLTS) with a 5-layer Convolution Neural Network (CNN). The focus of this paper is to analyze various image segmentation (Canny Edge Detection, Simple Thresholding, and Hybrid-AO), pooling approaches (Max, Average, and Global Average Pooling), and activation functions (ReLU, Leaky ReLU, and ELU). 5-layer CNN with Max pooling, Leaky ReLU activation function, and Hybrid-AO (5MXLR-HAO) have outperformed other frameworks. An open-access dataset of ISL alphabets with approx. 31 K images of 26 classes have been used to train and test the model. The proposed framework has been developed for translating alphabet-level Indian Sign Language into text. The proposed framework attains 98.95% training accuracy, 98.05% validation accuracy, and 0.0721 training loss and 0.1021 validation loss and the performance of the proposed system outperforms other existing systems.
Real-Time Seismic Wave Velocity Prediction for Accurate Source Location in Underground Mines Based on Machine Learning

ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to develop machine learning techniques to forecast seismic wave velocities in real-time amidst the constantly changing conditions of underground mining. As human-induced seismicity in underground mining can negatively impact productivity, safety, and operating costs, it is crucial to have an accurate predictor for the source of microseismic events. To simulate the dynamic conditions of underground mining, laboratory experiments using AE systems and concrete blocks mimicking homogeneous rocks were conducted. The concrete blocks were of various sizes with different hole diameters and lengths representing variations in extraction ratio with mine maturity. Stress-induced fractures were produced using a static cracking agent. The blocks were tested with the voids empty and filled with various cement to sand ratios representing backfill in mining. The data collected from AE measurements, such as seismic wave velocity, arrival time, AE hits, and energy, were utilized to train different machine learning models, including linear regression, neural networks, Random Forest Decision Tree, and Gradient Boosted Decision Tree. The Gradient Boosted Decision Tree model demonstrated the highest accuracy with a mean absolute error of 7.15 m/s. The capability to predict seismic wave velocity in real-time would lead to better identification of the location of seismic events, ultimately improving the safety and efficiency of underground mining operations. INTRODUCTION This study specifically examines seismicity caused by underground mining operations. A seismic event refers to the sudden release of energy from the Earth crust, which leads to the propagation of seismic waves. In the mining industry, this release of energy can result in damage to equipment, injury, or even fatalities, in which case it is referred to as a rockburst (Feng et al., 2019). The impact of rockbursts and seismicity on mine safety, productivity, and costs is substantial. Despite this, predicting rockbursts remains a challenging task due to limitations in current knowledge and technology (Trifu and Suorineni, 2009). To address this issue, the implementation of microseismic monitoring systems in deep underground mines has become vital in managing mining-induced seismicity. These systems are critical in the management of seismic hazards, thus enhancing worker safety and mining productivity.
INEOS Styrolution introduces new ASA grade for small medical devices, and styrenics with “ceramic-like” appearance

On August 15, INEOS Styrolution announced the introduction of a new ASA “MED” material dedicated to applications in the healthcare industry. It was designed specifically having small medical device housings and casings in mind.
Uma Introdução Amigável às Redes Neurais para Grafos

Graph neural networks have driven a series of recent developments in, e.g., drug discovery, recommender systems, and social network analysis. At their core, GNNs are designed to extract numerical representations for each node in a graph, recursively combining representations of neighboring nodes. This tutorial paper covers some popular and influential GNN models, and discusses their applications in different disciplines. We hope this work will help popularize GNNs in the local community, and foster scientific advances in machine learning and data science.
Painters of Modern Russia: The Search for a Measure of the Human in Art

The subject of this study is the plastic and semantic searches of modern painters which are marked by reflection on the measure of the human in art and in life. The author believes that it is not worth revealing a single creative style vector in our contemporaries. The majority of creative practices inherit the most significant experiences of modernism: expressionism, cubism, abstraction, and suprematism. The creative method that appears to be most popular is the one in which the artist does not break with figurativeness, but significantly deforms it, working on the border of objectivity and abstraction. People’s disappointment in any socio-philosophical theories of the last century has produced the risk of a semantic dead end in goal-setting and motivation of their consciousness and behaviour. In this situation, artists, in particular painters, offer their research and answers. The paradoxical thing is that by refracting sad, oppressive and even harshly dramatic situations in art, painting demonstrates the effect of a “transformed feeling”: it conveys to the audience a sense of belonging, and thereby alleviates their own internal states. The article analyses the work of painters Viktor Kalinin, Natalia Nesterova, Larisa Naumova, Nikolai Rybakov, and Vasily Shulzhenko.
ommunication of Management Teams of Pedagogical Universities and Institute of Educational Development in the Implementation of Additional Professional Education Programs: Scientific and Methodological Aspect

The article discusses the main approaches to the implementation of additional professional education programs for management teams of educational organizations in the implementation of a dynamic cluster model of scientific and methodological interaction of the Pedagogical University and the Institute of Educational Development of the Khabarovsk Territory. The research is based on the hypothesis that the program of additional professional education of management teams of educational institutions jointly developed and implemented by the AMHPSU and HC IRO will increase the effectiveness of the formation of universal, professional and subject-methodical competencies. The purpose of the article is to study the problem of communication between the management teams of a pedagogical university and the Khabarovsk Territory Institute of Educational Development on the development and implementation of additional professional education programs for the management teams of educational organizations of general education. Methodology and methods of research. The article presents materials for studying the needs of representatives of management teams of a pedagogical university, IRO and educational organizations of general education in order to develop and implement a program of additional professional education for management teams of educational organizations within the framework of testing a dynamic cluster model of scientific and methodological interaction of a pedagogical university and the institute of educational development. The conclusion concludes that well-structured communication between the management teams of a pedagogical university and an Institute of Educational Development can become one of the conditions for the development and implementation of an additional professional program for the management teams of educational institutions of general education.
Towards Agile Requirements Engineering in Maritime Freight Transportation

Software developed for organizations operating in maritime freight transportation tends to be very complex, as it needs to handle documentation and the planning of a wide range of cargo and equipment, always complying with the different international regulations, sanctions, and local requirements of software integration with different port systems. At the same time, it must be flexible so as to be able to react in a timely manner to the changes in the turbulent business environment. The goal of this research is to provide a new Agile approach for requirements engineering for organizations operating in the maritime freight transportation industry, that is tailored to specific needs of these enterprises and introduces as many benefits from Agile as possible, to achieve needed flexibility. The proposed approach has its roots in related work on agile approaches and a case study in a maritime freight transportation company.
Spectacular Innovations and Global Outreach

Abstract This issue of Information Display continues to highlight key technologies and industry trends in the in‐depth reports from Display Week 2023. At the 60th annual international symposium and exhibition organized by the Society for Information Display (SID), Display Week once again lived up to its longstanding status as the premier global forum to experience the future of displays, imaging, and related technologies.
The process of making batik wayang beber using digital canting with sungging painting coloring technique

This article carries the application of creating wayang beber patterns with sinjang batik techniques. This research aims to answer the endless question regarding the variation of batik patterns. Batik patterns are not only used in clothing but also as decoration. In this case, batik is used as decoration with wayang beber patterns using batik painting techniques. The research was carried out by making an example of a model, starting with looking for possible utilization by using a design from a computer graphics program. The research scope is limited by the creation of the wayang beber patterns and their application. The steps of designing are to create a prototype model, starting with conducting emic and ethical research. The next step is contemplating the whole pattern development design using digital technology. This is done by looking for suitability based on aesthetic principles and followed by pencantingan using the SGL-4332 series digital batik canting machine. For the final step, colouring is carried out using the batik painting technique, which is done manually using the rules of sungging gradation. This research produced a prototype model of wayang beber creation with batik techniques, which can be used by batik craftsmen to bring out new innovations in their work
Institutional Repositories of Higher Education Institutions in Ukraine for Training Specialists in the Field of Information, Li-Brary and Archive Studies as a Component of Academic Communica-Tion Quality in Modern Educational Space

The purpose of the article is to conduct a comparative analysis of institutional repositories of higher education institutions of Ukraine for training specialists in the field of information, library, and archival studies as a component of the quality of academic communication in the modern educational space. The research methodology is based on the application of the theory of scientific communication, general scientific and special methods of cognition, including analysis, synthesis, monitoring, and comparison. The scientific novelty of the study is to expand the understanding of the current situation of demand among users of scientific and educational resources of institutional repositories of higher education institutions for the training of specialists in the field of information, library, and archival studies. Conclusions. The article analyses the institutional repositories of ten higher education institutions for training of specialists in the field of information, library, and archival studies using Webometrics, QS World University Rankings, and SimilarWeb. Despite the high-ranking positions of the leading higher education institutions in Webometrics and QS World University Rankings, user access to institutional repositories remains at an insufficient level. A study based on web analytics by SimilarWeb has identified four leading HEIs by the number of visits to their repositories by users: Western Ukrainian National University (WUNU), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (TSNU), National Aviation University (NAU), and Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University (VNU). The level of use of the main communication channels (direct access, regular (standard) search, referrals, e-mail, social networks) for the use of repositories by each higher education institution is also determined, and recommendations are given on the promotion of scientific and educational resources of repositories and the use of PR and advertising technologies by librarians and all participants of scientific communication of higher education institutions to improve its quality in the modern educational space.&#x0D; Key words: institutional repository, higher education institution, electronic archive, training of specialists in the field of information, library, and archive studies, communication channels, scientific communication.
Examining the Influence of Perceived Organizational Support on Career Success: An Analysis of the Mediating Role of Work Engagement

This quantitative and descriptive study examines the relationship between perceived organizational support (POS), work engagement, and career success among healthcare employees in Jordan. That data has collected from a sample of 459 respondents using an online questionnaire. The author tested the hypothesized relationships using structural equation modeling analysis via Amos 26 software. The study results have demonstrated that POS positively impacts work engagement and both subjective and objective career success. Moreover, work engagement mediates the relationship between POS and subjective and objective career success. These findings highlight the importance of fostering a supportive organizational culture that enhances employees’ engagement and career success. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on POS, work engagement, and career success in the Arab world and provides implications for HR practices in the healthcare sector.
Persepsi Orang Tua Mengenai Pembelajaran Calistung di Kelompok B PAUD Kasih Ibu

Abstract.&#x0D; This research is motivated by how parents perceive calistung learning in group B at Kasih Ibu PAUD. The questions to be answered from this research are: How is the application of calistung learning in PAUD Kasih Ibu and how are the results of learning calistung in group B PAUD Kasih Ibu related to parents' perceptions.&#x0D; The method used is a qualitative method with a type of phenomenological method. Researchers obtain data using observation, interviews and documentation. The stages of analyzing data by reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. In checking the validity of data using triangulation techniques, namely, triangulation of data sources and methods. The results of this study are: (1) Many parents' perceptions of calistung learning in PAUD Kasih Ibu consider that calistung learning is very appropriate for early childhood, because at an early age children absorb everything more easily, with calistung learning parents think children read, write and count faster to prepare children to enter elementary school (SD). (2) The results of learning calistung in group B1 early childhood love mothers are associated with parents' perceptions that there are several aspects of ability in learning calistung, namely reading ability, writing ability and arithmetic ability. of the three abilities, the results are consistent with the fact that all children are able to read, write and count.&#x0D; Keywords: parents' perceptions, calistung learning&#x0D; Abstrak. Penelitian ini dilator belakangi oleh bagaimana persepsi orang tua terhadap pembelajaran calistung pada kelompok B di PAUD Kasih Ibu. Pertanyaan yang ingin dijawab dari penelitian ini adalah: Bagaimana penerapan pembelajaran calistung di PAUD Kasih Ibu dan bagaimana hasil pembelajaran calistung di kelompok B PAUD Kasih Ibu terkait dengan persepsi orang tua.&#x0D; Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan jenis metode fenomenologis. Peneliti memperoleh data dengan menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Tahapan menganalisis data dengan mereduksi data, menyajikan data dan menarik kesimpulan. Dalam pemeriksaan keabsahan data menggunakan teknik triangulasi yaitu triangulasi sumber data dan metode. Hasil penelitian ini adalah: (1) Banyak persepsi orang tua terhadap pembelajaran calistung di PAUD Kasih Ibu menganggap bahwa pembelajaran calistung sangat tepat untuk anak usia dini, karena pada usia dini anak lebih mudah menyerap segala sesuatu, dengan pembelajaran calistung orang tua menganggap anak membaca , menulis dan berhitung lebih cepat untuk mempersiapkan anak masuk sekolah dasar (SD). (2) Hasil pembelajaran calistung pada kelompok B1 ibu-ibu cinta usia dini dikaitkan dengan persepsi orang tua bahwa ada beberapa aspek kemampuan dalam pembelajaran calistung yaitu kemampuan membaca, kemampuan menulis dan kemampuan berhitung. dari ketiga kemampuan tersebut, hasilnya sesuai dengan kenyataan bahwa semua anak mampu membaca, menulis dan berhitung.&#x0D; &#x0D; Kata kunci: persepsi orang tua, pembelajaran calistung
Interactive didactic support for students in a digital learning environment

Introduction. In recent years, digitalization has been actively developing in the system of professional education and takes an important role in the UNESCO strategy related to culture, science and education. The learning process in the digital educational environment is being transformed, a new level of quality is being acquired. The sustainable development of educational systems of students actualizes the improvement of the quality of education in the digital educational environment, which are actively developed within the framework of digital didactics The purpose of the study is to identify the features of the implementation of interactive didactic support for students for improvement of distance learning format. Materials and methods. In accordance with the statements of the activity, system and information approaches, an author's questionnaire has been developed. The survey involved 100 first- and second-year students of the Moscow State Educational Complex studying in the field of study "Network and system administration". The age of the respondents is from 17 to 20 years, among which 30% are women. The survey was conducted using the Google Forms tool. The involvement of students in educational activities in the conditions of distance and traditional formats of education was studied at the first stage. At the second stage, the preference of students in the choice of forms of didactic support was revealed: face-to-face consultations according to the schedule, group chat with the teacher, video conferences with the ability to ask questions, simulators for practicing problem solving methods, short video lectures. Respondents were asked to rank three of the five proposed items in order of importance. Results. Distance learning format was chosen by 46% of respondents, and mixed – by 54%. Most of the students (60%) indicated that they use other sources of information in the learning process. Among the forms of didactic support, it was revealed that students prefer face-to-face consultations with a teacher (average position score for 1st year students is 2.05, 2nd year students – 2.15), group chat (1.2 and 1.75 points, respectively) and videoconferencing with the ability to ask questions to the teacher (1.65 and 1.2 points). Less significant for students are short video lectures (0.8 and 0.75 points) and simulators for practicing problem solving methods (0.2 and 0.25 points). The results of the survey confirm that blended learning, in comparison with distance learning, has significant advantages. Conclusion. The development of the digital educational environment involves the adjustment of the professional competencies of the teacher so that he is in the leading subject position in the organization of didactic support for students. An important area of digital didactics is the improvement of interactive educational technologies for the effective support of students.
Digitalization in the field of music education: analysis of students – future music teachers and music educators

Introduction. Over the past decade, teacher-musicians have been intensively mastering the didactic functions of the digital space and digital technologies. However, the demonstration of successful practices for the use of digital resources in music education is not an indicator of the widespread use of these practices. The purpose of this article is to analyze the factors influencing the application of musical pedagogical technologies in music education. Materials and methods. 78 respondents took part in the survey and interviews: 4th-5th year students and teachers of Bunin Yelets State University (Russian Federation), teachers of additional education, music directors, music teachers. When studying the respondents' ideas about the factors influencing the use of music and computer technologies in music education, the level of education and teaching experience of music teachers were taken into account. To study the experience and ideas of respondents about the features of the digitalization of music education, a questionnaire was developed, consisting of 3 blocks: "Motivation and competence", "Support", "Material and technical and digital environment". The Kruskal-Wallis test was used as a method of mathematical statistics. Results. The most developed digital competence in the narrow professional sense is among teachers of higher education (63.7% have a high or above average level), students (57.2%), music teachers (32.4%) and teachers of additional education (19%), the least developed – among music directors (7.7%). The motivational potential is highest among teachers of higher education (90.9% have a high and above average level), students (52.4%), music teachers (37.8%) and teachers of additional education (26.6%). Music-computer technologies are used most intensively in the educational process by music teachers with experience from 3 to 20 years (48.4%). Educational and institutional support for the digital transformation of music education is focused mainly on higher education teachers and music teachers. Availability of equipment is assessed at a high level in universities (100%), and at an average level in schools (61.1%). The largest deficit is observed in the field of preschool education (low level – 1 5.4%, level below average – 84.6%). Scientific novelty. The features of the digital transformation of music education are empirically studied in the context of the factors of the level of education and experience of music teachers. Practical significance. The results of the study can be used in the development of programs for higher education disciplines and additional professional training programs for teachers on the use of music -computer technologies in the educational process.