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Riverine Bathymetry Survey Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Based Multispectral Image
Authors: Gwon Yeonghwa , Kim Dongsu , Kwon Siyoon
Published: September 2023

River basin surveys are conducted with the aim of providing essential foundational information for the formulation of water management policies, as mandated by relevant laws and regulations. These surveys cover key investigation areas necessary for river basin management, including basic conditions, water conveyance, dimensions, environmental ecology, and more. Among the survey methods, the utilization of remote sensing data, such as drone monitoring imagery and satellite imagery, is employed for various purposes such as the safety management of hydraulic structures like dams and embankments, water quality monitoring, river terrain surveys, and assessments of changes in riverbeds. Recently, research in river basin studies has been conducted using hyperspectral imagery, which includes hundreds of spectral bands, in addition to standard RGB imagery. Hyperspectral imagery offers the advantage of high spectral resolution, making it suitable for multi-parameter assessments. However, it comes with the drawback of large initial data volumes and complex preprocessing requirements due to the abundance of spectral information. On the other hand, multispectral imagery, which collects spectral information from fewer than ten bands, is widely used, especially in agriculture and forestry. It allows for immediate monitoring of parameters like the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) using just two bands and facilitates the analysis of crop growth status and more. Research on bathymetric estimation using hyperspectral imagery has traditionally relied on the Optimal Band Ratio Analysis (OBRA), which utilizes band ratios highly correlated with depth to construct bathymetric maps. In this study, we applied the existing hyperspectral bathymetric estimation technique to multispectral imagery to assess the feasibility of bathymetric estimation using reduced spectral bands. We captured multispectral imagery and constructed bathymetric maps to evaluate the applicability of multispectral imagery in river basin applications. Furthermore, to overcome the limitations of traditional OBRA, we employed Gaussian mixture models for image clustering to improve the accuracy of bathymetric estimation.
Electronic properties of BZT nano-ceramic grades at low frequency region
Authors: Kosanovic Darko , Blagojevic Vladimir , Aleksic Stanko , Zivojinovic Jelena , Peles-Tadic Adriana , Pavlovic Vladimir , Obradovic Nina
Published: September 2023

BZT ceramics was prepared by using fine powder mixture of BaCO3, TiO2 and
ZrO2 in the respective molar ratio to form Ba(Zr0.10Ti0.90)O3 via solid
state reaction at elevated temperature. The prepared BZT was milled in the
planetary ball mill from 0-120 min to achieve different powder grades from
micron to nano-sized particles. After the powder characterization by XRD and
SEM the samples were pressed in disc shape and sintered at different
temperatures from 1100-1350?C in the air. The sintered samples were
characterized by SEM and their density and average grain size was determined
and presented vs. sintering temperature and powder grades (milling time).
After that the silver epoxy electrodes were deposited on sintered disc
samples. The disc samples capacity and resistivity were measured at low
frequency region from 1 Hz to 200 kHz using low frequency impedance
analyzer. The sintering temperatures and powder grades were used as
parameters. Finally the specific resistance ?, dielectric constant (?' +
j?") and tg? where determined from the impedance measurements. The behavior
of electronic properties where analyzed e.g. the relaxation effect of the
space charge (inter-granular electric charges) vs. sintering temperature and
ceramic grades. The results obtained were compared with best literature data
for the losses in BZT ceramics at low frequencies.
Prediction of Cardiometabolic Health Through Changes in Plasma Proteins With Intentional Weight Loss in the DiRECT and DIADEM-I Randomized Clinical Trials of Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Authors: Sattar Naveed , Taheri Shahrad , Astling David P. , Chadwick Jessica , Hinterberg Michael A. , Holmes Michael V. , Troth Emma V. , Welsh Paul , Zaghloul Hadeel , Chagoury Odette , Lean Mike , Taylor Roy , Williams Steve
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVE

To determine the extent to which changes in plasma proteins, previously predictive of cardiometabolic outcomes, predict changes in two diabetes remission trials.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We applied SomaSignal predictive tests (each derived from ∼5,000 plasma protein measurements using aptamer-based proteomics assay) to baseline and 1-year samples of trial intervention (Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial [DiRECT], n = 118, and Diabetes Intervention Accentuating Diet and Enhancing Metabolism [DIADEM-I], n = 66) and control (DiRECT, n = 144, DIADEM-I, n = 76) group participants.

RESULTS

Mean (SD) weight loss in DiRECT (U.K.) and DIADEM-I (Qatar) was 10.2 (7.4) kg and 12.1 (9.5) kg, respectively, vs. 1.0 (3.7) kg and 4.0 (5.4) kg in control groups. Cardiometabolic SomaSignal test results showed significant improvement (Bonferroni-adjusted P < 0.05) in DiRECT and DIADEM-I (expressed as relative difference, intervention minus control) as follows, respectively: liver fat (−26.4%, −37.3%), glucose tolerance (−36.6%, −37.4%), body fat percentage (−8.6%, −8.7%), resting energy rate (−8.0%, −5.1%), visceral fat (−34.3%, −26.1%), and cardiorespiratory fitness (9.5%, 10.3%). Cardiovascular risk (measured with SomaSignal tests) also improved in intervention groups relative to control, but this was significant only in DiRECT (DiRECT, −44.2%, and DIADEM-I, −9.2%). However, weight loss >10 kg predicted significant reductions in cardiovascular risk, −19.1% (95% CI −33.4 to −4.91) in DiRECT and −33.4% (95% CI −57.3, −9.6) in DIADEM-I. DIADEM-I also demonstrated rapid emergence of metabolic improvements at 3 months.

CONCLUSIONS

Intentional weight loss in recent-onset type 2 diabetes rapidly induces changes in protein-based risk models consistent with widespread cardiometabolic improvements, including cardiorespiratory fitness. Protein changes with greater (>10 kg) weight loss also predicted lower cardiovascular risk, providing a positive outlook for relevant ongoing trials.
Psychometric Assessment of the Swedish version of the Work Ability Index in Patients with Chronic Pain in Specialized Care
Authors: Zetterberg Hedvig , Wagner Sofia , Ekselius Lisa , Karlsten Rolf , Flink Ida , Åsenlöf Pernilla
Published: September 2023

Objective: To evaluate the construct validity and internal consistency of the Work Ability Index (WAI) in patients with chronic pain in secondary and tertiary care.
Methods: Cross-sectional study based on 200 patients with chronic pain (> 3 months), with a final sample of 118 participants, 18–64-years-old. Construct validity was assessed by exploratory factor analysis for the structural validity of the WAI, and by correlating the WAI with EuroQol EQ-5D, Brief Pain Inventory pain severity and interference, Patient Health Questionnaire and Generalized Anxiety Disorder scales. The study also assessed the discriminant validity of the WAI for occupational status, and the validity of the single-item work ability score. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency.
Results: A single-factor model of WAI was supported. Internal consistency was good. Moderate correlations were found, except for Brief Pain Inventory pain severity, where the correlation was weak; hence, both convergent and divergent validity of the WAI were supported. The work ability score correlated strongly with the total WAI, and the discriminant validity for both was good.
Conclusion: In patients with chronic pain in specialized care, the WAI and the work ability score displayed acceptable construct validity and internal consistency, supporting their use in a clinical context and research.
Reducing environmental risks in laser cutting: A study of low-pressure gas dynamics
Authors: Lavin Jacob J. , Robus Jay J. , Williams Toby , Long Edward J. , Tyrer John R. , Spencer Julian T. , Dodds Jonathan M. , Jones Lewis C. R.
Published: September 2023

High gas pressures (1.0–1.6 MPa) are employed in conventional inert laser cutting to achieve efficient material removal and high cut quality. However, this approach results in the emission of large quantities of by-products, which can pose a risk to human health and the environment. For applications such as nuclear decommissioning, where global extraction and containment can be challenging, hazardous by-product formation, rather than process efficiency, is the main priority. This paper demonstrates low-pressure (0.3–0.6 MPa) laser-cutting techniques developed to reduce by-products. This study investigates the causal links between melt ejection and gas dynamic interactions in low-pressure laser cutting. Experiments were conducted using a 300 W Nd:Yb fiber laser to cut 304 stainless steel samples. Melt ejection and breakdown profiles were captured using a FASTCAM mini AX 200 camera. The lens combination fitted to the camera provided a spatial resolution of approximately 1 μm. The gas dynamic interactions were assessed through comparisons with existing studies of Schlieren imaging in idealized environments. The results show that gas dynamics are crucial in melt ejection and breakdown mechanisms during laser cutting. The key findings of this study are images of breakdown mechanisms linked to low-pressure gas dynamics. The impact of this work is that breakdown mechanisms more favorable to reducing environmental risk have been demonstrated. A greater understanding of the risk is indispensable to developing new laser-cutting control methods for hazardous materials.
Particle tracking in a simulated melt pool of laser powder bed fusion
Authors: Gautam P. , Biswal H. J. , Lucon J. , Stefanescu C. , LaDouceur R. , Lucon P.
Published: September 2023

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is an additive manufacturing technique that prints objects layer-by-layer by selectively melting powders using a focused laser. The mechanical properties of LPBF parts are affected by processing parameters that influence the flow within the melt pool. Marangoni convection is a surface tension dependent mass transfer process from the region of lower surface tension to the region of higher surface tension, influenced by temperature and the presence of surface-active elements. The Marangoni convection-induced flow pattern in the molten metal pool can induce different surface characteristics and defects. Tracking the surface oxide particles in the melt pool can be a potential mechanism for assessing the properties of the fabricated parts. Therefore, in this work, a particle tracking algorithm was developed to track the surface oxide particles in a melt pool produced using LPBF. The flow patterns in the melt pool were observed using high-speed camera. Binary images of the melt pool were simulated using MATLAB script based on the experimental observations. The particle tracking algorithm was used for different flow patterns: radially outward, radially inward, and rotational. Various factors affecting the accuracy of the particle tracking algorithm were identified, such as melt pool size, image pixel size, size and number of surface oxides, flow pattern, and particle velocity. The image pixel size, number of surface oxides, and particle velocity were found to have maximum influence on the accuracy. The probability of error has been quantified, and the causes of errors have been explored.
Specificity of frequency-spatial organization of brain activity in coronary heart disease associated with self-assessment of emotion control in men and women
Authors: Razumnikova Olga M. , Tarasova Irina V. , Trubnikova Olga A.
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Deficit in the regulation of emotional stress is considered as an important factor in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). The functions of assessment and regulation of emotions are performed by the structures of the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, the activation and interaction of which differs in men and women. In this regard, the question of the gender specificity of the cortical mechanisms of emotional regulation associated with coronary artery disease is relevant.
AIM: To find out the significance of self-assessment of emotional control of behavior (EC) in the frequency-spatial organization of brain activity in men and women with CHD.
METHODS: The study was performed in a cardiology clinic involving 56 men (61.2±8.5 years) and 19 women (67.4±4.8 years) diagnosed with CHD. To analyze the frequency-spatial organization of the resting EEG, we used 64-channel EEG recording and calculation of the power of rhythms in six frequency ranges from 4 to 30 Hz using a fast Fourier transform. Spearman's non-parametric correlation analysis was used to determine the correlation of EC as a personality trait according to the questionnaire of emotional intelligence and EEG power indicators.
RESULTS: Correlation analysis of EC and average EEG power indicators revealed positive relationships in the range of 4–13 Hz in the group of men and negative in the group of women (0.19 rs 0.28 and –0.20 rs –0.40, respectively; p 0.030). The regional specificity of the detected effect was characterized by a significant relationship between EC and the power of theta 2, alpha 1, 2, presented in the anterior part of the cortex with the dominance of the left hemisphere in men, but in the posterior part of both hemispheres — in women, and the latter effect was limited by theta 2 and alpha 1 frequency.
CONCLUSION: The results of the performed analysis of the relationship of EC and regional indicators of resting EEG power in the 6–13 Hz range indicate different forms of control of the emotional state in women and men with CHD.
Electronic alert outpatient protocol improves the quality of care for the risk of postcontrast acute kidney injury following computed tomography
Authors: Park Seokwoo , Yi Jinyeong , Lee Yoon Jin , Kwon Eun-Jeong , Yun Giae , Jeong Jong Cheol , Chin Ho Jun , Na Ki Young , Kim Sejoong
Published: September 2023

Background: Prevention and diagnosis of postcontrast acute kidney injury (AKI) after contrast-enhanced computed tomography is burdensome in outpatient department. We investigated whether an electronic alert system could improve prevention and diagnosis of postcontrast AKI. Methods: In March 2018, we launched an electronic alert system that automatically identifies patients with a baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate of <45 mL/min/1.73 m2, provides a prescription of fluid regimen, and recommends a follow-up for serum creatinine measurement. Participants prescribed contrast-enhanced computed tomography at outpatient department before and after the launch of the system were categorized as historical and alert group, respectively. Propensity for the surveillance of postcontrast AKI was compared using logistic regression. Risks of AKI, admission, mortality, and renal replacement therapy were analyzed. Results: The historical and alert groups included 289 and 309 participants, respectively. The alert group was more likely to be men and take diuretics. The most frequent volume of prophylactic fluid in historical and alert group was 1,000 and 750 mL, respectively. Follow-up for AKI was more common in the alert group (adjusted odds ratio, 6.00; p < 0.001). Among them, incidence of postcontrast AKI was not statistically different. The two groups did not differ in risks of admission, mortality, or renal replacement therapy. Conclusion: The electronic alert system could assist in the detection of high-risk patients, prevention with reduced fluid volume, and proper diagnosis of postcontrast AKI, while limiting the prescribing clinicians’ burden. Whether the system can improve long-term outcomes remains unclear.
Strategies for Organizing Information Domain Contents and Developing Textbook in Response to The 2022 Practical Arts Curriculum Revisions
Authors:   The Korean Association of Practical Arts Education, Lee Chul-hyun
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to explore the content organization and textbook development strategies for the
information domain of the 2022 Practical Arts curriculum revision. To this end, we examined the
features of the organization of the information section of the 2022 Practical Arts curriculum. We
delved into aspects such as content structure, achievement standards, teaching and learning
methodologies, and assessment criteria that constitute the information section of the 2022 revised
Practical Arts curriculum. This analysis enabled us to discuss their distinct characteristics and derive
implications from our findings. Subsequently, we selected the content (draft) to be incorporated into
the Practical Arts textbook, assessed the appropriateness of this content (draft) for each element of
the textbook system, and presented how the information domain should be organized into units. We
also identified digital devices suitable for this domain and provided detailed guidelines for writing
the textbook content.
Based on the study’s findings, the following conclusions were drawn. First, when structuring the
content and organization of the information domain in Practical Arts textbooks, it is crucial to have
a precise understanding of the unique attributes and relationships among various categories of the
curriculum content system, achievement standards, and the functions of teaching, learning, and
assessment. An effective organization should ensure that the combined and integrated outcomes of
these elements are presented appropriately, all while adhering closely to the curriculum guidelines.
Second, in developing Practical Arts textbooks, particular attention should be given to enhancing
learners' digital literacy within the information-related aspects of the 'Sustainable Technology and
Convergence' domain. Additionally, the Digital Society and Artificial Intelligence section should
consider both the 2015 Practical Arts curriculum and insights from prior research on artificial
intelligence. Third, the development of Practical Arts textbooks should draw from the findings of
this study but should also encourage creativity and flexibility within the framework of the
curriculum guidelines.
Long-Run Effects of Incentivizing Work After Childbirth
Authors:   George Washington University, Kuka Elira , Shenhav Na’ama ,   Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Published: September 2023

This paper identifies the impact of increasing post-childbirth work incentives on mothers’ long-run careers. We exploit variation in work incentives across mothers based on the timing of a first birth and eligibility for the 1993 expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Ten to nineteen years after a first birth, single mothers who were exposed to the expansion immediately after birth (“early”), rather than 3 6 years later (“late”), have 0.62 more years of work experience and 4.2% higher earnings conditional on working. We show that higher earnings are primarily explained by improved wages due to greater work experience.
Dimensión social de la alimentación durante la pandemia del covid-19 en Iberoamérica
Authors: Moreno-Castro Carolina
Published: September 2023

En este artículo se examina la dimensión social de los hábitos alimentarios en el contexto iberoamericano durante la pandemia del covid-19 a través de un estado de la cuestión. Los estudios indicaron que hubo cambios en las pautas de alimentación durante el confinamiento de carácter positivo en algunos países, como Argentina, Brasil y España, y de carácter negativo en otros países, como Perú y México. Asimismo, se presentan los resultados obtenidos en un estudio de caso llevado a cabo en octubre de 2019, meses antes de la declaración de la pandemia, en el que se identificaron tres grupos de personas. El primero de ellos, el de las personas que se preocupaban por la alimentación. Un segundo grupo formado por quienes no le daban valor a la alimentación y, finalmente, el grupo de quienes se preocupaban por su alimentación, pero no por razones de salud, sino por otras cuestiones, como el bienestar planetario. En definitiva, los investigadores sociales identificaron los cambios que se produjeron en los hábitos de consumo, aunque sin profundizar en las razones de los mismos.
Disinformation about COVID-19 in Ibero-America: An Analysis of Fact Checkers
Authors: Massarani Luisa , Medeiros Amanda , Waltz Igor , Leal Tatiane
Published: September 2023

In light of the intense information disorder that has ensued since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the aim of this study is to analyze the similarities and differences between the disinformation circulating in three countries, based on the posts of their pioneering fact-checking organizations: Agência Lupa (Brazil), Newtral (Spain), and Jornal Polígrafo (Portugal). A quantitative and qualitative content analysis (Bardin, 2011) was run on the fact checks (n = 87) performed by the three organizations in March 2021, 12 months after the pandemic had been declared by the World Health Organization, using the analytical categories “classification”, “medium”, “format”, “source”, and “topic”. The disinformation identified in the three countries shared three similarities, namely, a predominance of false content, the primary use of text formats, and the dissemination of disinformation on social media platforms. As to the sources cited and subject matter, differences were found in the strategies employed to validate the disinformation and in the topics covered. It can be concluded that while the pandemic was a global phenomenon, the disinformation circulating about it was influenced by the political, social, and cultural particularities of each country.
Comparative oral health outcomes before and after periodontitis treatment: Scaling and root planning alone versus Nd: YAG Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure.
Authors: Bechir Edwin Sever
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Periodontitis is a multifactorial condition that impacts the support tissues of the teeth. The purpose of the research was to correlate the results obtained in the treatment of patients with at least stage II periodontitis by scaling and root planing alone (SRP), or by the laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP), and to assess the outcomes and patients' perceptions regarding the influence of these therapies on their quality of life by using The Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) questionnaire.

Materials and methods: The oral cavities of 15 patients were divided into quadrants, and, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, two quadrants were allocated to one of the groups after the effectuated therapy: SRP or LANAP. The patient’s periodontal status (VPI, PPD, BOP, and CAL) was assessed and filed in a periodontal chart at baseline and 6 weeks after the implementation of the treatments, along with the OHIP-14 questionnaire. SRP was conducted for the first group of patients, in the selected quadrant and in the two remaining quadrants that were not included in the study. The LANAP protocol was applied to the quadrant belonging to the second group (LANAP) using a 1064 nm Nd: YAG laser (Lightwalker AT-S, Fotona®, Slovenia).

Results: The results showed that both noninvasive treatments are effective in diminishing VPI, PPD, BOP, and CAL in periodontal patients, and the scores obtained 6 weeks after the end of the periodontal treatments determined the improvement of the patient's perception in the questionnaire.

Conclusion: Both the association of the Nd: YAG laser with scaling and root planing (LANAP) and SRP alone provided safe and efficient outcomes, resulting in high levels of satisfaction among patients at 6 weeks after treatment.
Stalinism and the Stalinist model: Comparative study on its origins and characteristics in the communist regime in Albania
Authors: Spahija Anelmo
Published: September 2023

For more than 45 years, Albania was ruled by one of the harshest dictatorial regimes that Europe has experienced during the 20-th century. The communist regime in Albania had several special features, starting from its origins and establishment, and continuing further with its special characteristics, the society and the economic-social system it built. These features set it apart from other communist regimes in Eastern Europe. But what remains as the primary feature of the communist regime in Albania is its loyalty and steadfastness in following and further developing the Stalinist model, a model that was finally abandoned in Eastern Europe and the USSR in the mid-1950s, and further in China after the death of Mao Zedong (1978). This study aims to investigate the special characteristics underlying the Stalinist model and the causes that enabled its implementation, adaptation and development in the conditions of the rule of the dictatorial regime in Albania.
Using Fuzzy TOPSIS and Balanced Scorecard for Kaizen Evaluation
Authors: El Dardery Ola I.S. , Gomaa Ismail , Rayan Adel R. M. , Frendy  , Khayat Ghada El , Sabry Sara H.
Published: September 2023

Background

Kaizen is a very important continuous improvement technique; however, measuring kaizen results/benefits have not been clearly and comprehensively addressed by the literature.

Objectives

This paper aims to propose a kaizen measuring system by integrating a Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and a Fuzzy Technique for Order Performance by Similarity to Ideal Solution (Fuzzy TOPSIS).

Methods/Approach

Three research instruments were distributed to kaizen experts to allocate kaizen benefits into the four BSC perspectives. The best measures of kaizen benefits were determined by employing the Fuzzy TOPSIS technique.

Results

The results present a kaizen performance evaluation system where the benefits were allocated into the four BSC perspectives, and the best measure for each kaizen benefit was chosen using fuzzy TOPSIS.

Conclusions

The research contributes to the literature by proposing a kaizen measurement system that will pair each benefit of using kaizen with BSC perspectives and measures, thus expanding the advantages of adopting kaizen to any sector or industry.
Military Science and Educational Institutions
Authors: Vuk Pavel
Published: September 2023

The concept of military science represents the interaction of the system of military disciplines, civilian and military educational institutions and their researchers, whose work is focused on the most important societal value - security. In the context of interpretations by various authors, dictionaries and encyclopedias, the article critically examines the conceptualisation of military science, which has not received much attention in the Slovenian literature. In addition to conceptual challenges, the paper also answers the question of what military science is and how it should be understood in the context of contemporary interdisciplinary approaches and efforts of educational and other institutions that analytically grapple with a wide variety of insights, objects or topics related to the military as a phenomenon, practice or idea.
Sweet Syndrome in a Patient with Acute Leukemia on Azacitidine and Venetoclax Treatment
Authors: Rezmuves Maria Gabriela , Candea Marcela Cristina , Sipos-Craciun Raluca , Bancu Ligia Ariana , Szasz Agnes Zsuzsanna , Demian Smaranda
Published: September 2023

Introduction

Sweet syndrome, also called acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a rare disorder characterized by skin lesions accompanied by high fever and elevated inflammatory markers.

Case Presentation

In January 2023, a 73-year-old Caucasian male was diagnosed with acute myeloblastic leukemia and subsequently chemotherapy with azacitidine and venetoclax was initiated. One week after the second round of chemotherapy with azacitidine, the patient developed a fever of 39˚C. Physical examination revealed purple plaques on the skin of the head, neck, and arms associated with pain but not itching. Initially, the plaques appeared at the site of the subcutaneous azacitidine injection (left upper extremity) and then began to spread. The infectious diseases consultation established the diagnosis of multiple abscesses. Antibiotic therapy was initiated with meropenemum and linezolidum, and later colistin was associated, but the skin lesions and the patient’s condition worsened. A dermatology consultation was performed, which established the diagnosis of Sweet syndrome, and subsequently corticosteroid therapy was started. The skin lesions started to improve after 3 days.

Conclusions

Sweet syndrome is a rare condition that is difficult to diagnose because of the wide spectrum of differential diagnoses.
Small and Medium-Sized Port Greening Initiatives as Trigger for a Servitisation Port Ecosystem
Authors: Meyer Christopher , Gerlitz Laima , Prause Gunnar
Published: September 2023

Despite the highest competition among the big EU seaports – gateways and hubs, such as Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg or Valencia, etc. which stand for the Core Ports in the European Union (EU) Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Core and Comprehensive Network, the present paper addresses challenges and raises potentials immanent in Small and Medium-Sized Ports (SMSPs) in the EU. Environmental responsibility and digital efficiency – Europe’s twin to a green and digital economy paves the way for SMSPs to improve innovation capacity, upgrade demanded future skills and competencies, accelerate EU policies compliant operational, environmental, digital, social and market performance. The paper deploys a multi-case study approach. Using an ecosystem approach, the paper reveals potentials and pinpoints to key short- and long-term challenges pursuant to SMSPs in the three different EU macro-regions – Baltic Sea Region, Adriatic-Ionian Sea Region and Mediterranean Sea Region along the three TEN-T Core Network Corridors Orient-East Med, North Sea-Baltic and Scandinavian-Mediterranean. Departing from the role model – Baltic Sea Region – ports of Kaunas, Klaipeda & Wismar are connected via TEN-T corridors with ports of Bari and Corfu. In this vein, knowledge, skills and best practices are transferred from the North Europe to the South and vice versa using the concepts of co-creation and servitisation. Illustrated case studies reveal how all SMSPs are capable to kick-start environmental and digital transition through co-creation and servitisation mindset in a SMSP ecosystem conceptualisation.
Familienpolitische Trends in den OECD-Ländern
Authors: Queisser Monika , Fluchtmann Jonas
Published: September 2023

The range of family policies in OECD countries has been influenced by various factors, including demographic shifts, efforts to integrate more women into the workforce, promoting shared responsibility in unpaid work, pursuing broader gender equality goals, and combating child and family poverty. What policy measures have OECD countries implemented and what are the results? How do recent developments in Germany compare to this?
Der Weg zu einer zukunftsfähigen Familienpolitik
Authors: Allmendinger Jutta , Boden Michelle
Published: September 2023

Before the 2023 summer recess, family policy was, surprisingly, the centre of political debate. Guaranteed child allowance, the abolition of parental benefits for the highest earners, the abolition of income tax relief for married couples, and the pension for surviving dependents were up for negotiation. However, the heated discussions neglected the central question: In which direction is our society headed, and what must our family policy aim for? What criteria should it follow? This article addresses these questions, outlines the situation of children and parents, sketches normative guidelines for an inclusive family policy and makes suggestions for its design.
Reformen bei Elterngeld und Ehegattensplitting könnten gleichstellungspolitische Impulse setzen
Authors: Wrohlich Katharina
Published: September 2023

Germany is characterised by large gender gaps in the labour market. Both the gender pay gap as well as the gender gap in working hours are among the highest in Europe. Family policy reforms such as increasing the parental leave period that is ear-marked for fathers as well as reducing the high marginal tax rates for secondary earners resulting from the joint taxation of married couples with full income splitting (“Ehegattensplitting”) could help to mitigate the existing gender gaps in the labour market. These reforms are also paramount due to the increasing labour scarcity stemming from the demographic change.
Das neue Gebäudeenergiegesetz
Authors: Söllner Fritz
Published: September 2023

The reform of the Buildings Energy Act is intended to increase the share of renewable energies in the heat sector. But the proposed measures (among which the promotion of electric heat pumps figures prominently) are ecologically ineffective. They will not decrease the total amount of CO2 emissions in Germany, which are already subject to the caps of national and European emissions trading systems. Installing heat pumps in the building stock will require high investments and thus make any emission reductions in the heat sector much more expensive than in other sectors. Furthermore, due to its command-and-control approach, the bill is incompatible with the central principles of the German Social Market Economy.
Neuer Verhaltenskodex für EZB-Ratsmitglieder erzeugt Klärungsbedarf
Authors: Hansen Arne
Published: September 2023

The trust placed in a central back is considered its most important asset – especially in turbulent times for monetary policy. In order to avoid any appearance of conflicts of interest, the European Central Bank (ECB) felt motivated to tighten its Code of Conduct for high-level officials at the beginning of 2023. However, an analysis of current self-disclosures by the members of the ECB’s Governing Council on their financial investments indicates a lack of clarity in the new investment rules, which seems to result in inconsistent and partly contradictory disclosures – especially with regard to “legacy assets”. The clarity and comprehensibility of the rules as well as their consistent implementation should therefore be reviewed in order to prevent an erosion of confidence in the ECB.
International aspects of the road tradition (Russia, XVII–XIX centuries)
Authors: Korshunkov V. A.
Published: September 2023

Introduction. Russian government in the 17th–19th centuries had to maintain control over vast and sparsely populated territories. Modern historians, specialists in Russia, should take into account its specifics and specifically the state of the roads along which horse-drawn vehicles were moving. Investigating the road infrastructure of Russia one can imagine the conditions and circumstances in which the state and society functioned.

Materials and methods. This paper explores one of the aspects of the so-called road tradition of Russia – the manifestation of international relations in the context of road traffic. The study of the road tradition is linked to the anthropological approach that historians increasingly use in their works. The paper is based on a variety of narrative sources including fiction and journalistic texts.

Results. Russia is not only the largest country in the world, but also one of the most multi-ethnic. A road often became the place where cultural and historical differences were revealed, as well as inter-confessional and inter-ethnic relations. Different types of international relations are studying in this paper: joking; attention to "alien"; interaction of local people with foreigners in the Russian territory; explicit conflicts.

Conclusion. It is concluded that a road was dangerous and unpredictable place, and therefore there were often quarrels and conflicts during the traffic. The causes of these quarrels and conflicts have been brewing for a long time, and the reasons could be insignificant.
CORRELATION OF TYPES OF EXTREMISM AND CRIMINAL LAW MECHANISMS OF COUNTERACTION
Authors:   Southwestern State University, Sheveleva S.V.
Published: September 2023

Extremist activity, which includes acts of various kinds, united by radical ideas of humiliation or superiority based on political, religious, social, racial and other discord, requires an adequate criminal legal response. The article analyzes the level of danger of all manifestations of extremism, enshrined in Article 1 of the Federal Law "On Countering extremist activity". Certain shortcomings of the criminal law have been identified, mechanisms for establishing an adequate criminal-legal response depending on the danger of extremist sentiments are proposed. Extremist actions that are not related to violence (or calls for violence) should be assessed as an administrative offense, the repeated commission of such actions should entail criminal liability. Criminal-legal mechanisms of counteraction should be included for extremist actions of a violent nature. The necessity to provide calls for violent actions aimed at violating the territorial integrity of the state as a qualified sign of the corpus delicti provided for in Article 2801 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is proved. Considering that criminal liability for propaganda of exclusivity or superiority for an "extremist" motive is not provided for by criminal law, it is proposed to establish criminal liability for propaganda of exclusivity, superiority of a person on the basis of his social, racial, national, religious or linguistic affiliation or attitude to religion if there is an administrative prejudice.
STIMULASI KECERDASAN MAJEMUK ANAK USIA DINI DENGAN BERMAIN SELOP TERBANG
Authors: Simajuntak Rahmayeni , Suryani Ririn , Saputri Novia , Marpaung Nurartina , Supia
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this research is expected to be able to improve the quality of learning at Ra Bunda Isnaini Mawardi in order to achieve a quality education system, especially for stimulating children's multiple intelligences. The research method is an experimental method with intelligence stimulation research objects and research subjects, namely children at Ra Bunda Isnaini Mawardi, and with data collection techniques such as discussions, observations. The results of this study indicate that the multiple intelligences of early childhood at Ra Bunda Isnaini Mawardi are almost perfect with success criteria.
PERAN GURU DALAM PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM DAN PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN DI PAUD
Authors: Sifa Ulfadilah  , Darmiyanti Astuti , Munafiah Nidaâ€™ul
Published: September 2023

This study aims to find out how the role of teachers in curriculum development and the application of learning in Early ChildhoodEducation Institutions (ECCE). This research method uses literature study research or literature review studies. The result of this study,that the core of the educational program is the curriculum. Policies and approaches aimed at achieving national education goals can beseen as curricula. To ensure that Early Childhood Education (ECCE) is implemented in accordance with the established objectives, it isimportant that all educators and administrators participating in Early Childhood Education (ECCE) have an understanding of the basicsand structure of the Early Childhood Education Curriculum since 2013. The application of learning in the 2013 curriculum emphasizesthe scientific approach is to ensure that students master knowledge and understand various modules by utilizing a scientific approach,meaning that students can independently get the knowledge found from various sources of information. The scientific approach is closelyrelated to scientific methods. Scientific (scientific) methods usually involve observing the necessary activities to formulate hypotheses orcollect data. The scientific method is usually based on the presentation of information obtained through observation or experimentation.Teachers can support scientific approaches during the learning process using a variety of complementary approaches such as storytelling, conversations, assignments, social dramas, demonstrations, tourist works, projects, and experiments. Teachers, students, and learning resources are part of the learning process. Educators plan lessons until students can gain the knowledge, attitudes, and abilities they need to meet future challenges. If a teacher creates daily learning activities that demonstrate the application of a scientific approach, the application of that approach to learning is to be successful. And also an integrated approach to the early childhood curriculum.
MANAJEMEN PEMBELAJARAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PERKEMBANGAN BAHASA ANAK USIA DINI MELALUI MEDIA FLASHCARD 3D
Authors: Agus R Abu Hasan , Rozi Fathor , Andira Saputri Fatur
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine children's language development through 3-dimensional flashcard media at TK PGRI 1 Banyuglugur, Situbondo Regency. The subject of this observation was group B students, consisting of 20 children consisting of 10 boys and 10 girls. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research.The data collection technique is by interview, observation and documentation.In this study, developing aspects of language development due to the low level of children's ability to recognize letters and vocabulary made researchers make 3-dimensional flashcard learning media.3 dimensional flashcard satisfactory result.That way learning using 3-dimensional flashcard media is successful and children's language development increases.
PENINGKATAN KONSENTRASI BELAJAR PADA ANAK MELALUI BERMAIN SENSORIMOTOR
Authors: Yuniarti  , Larasati Tia , Diana
Published: September 2023

This research is motivated by children who are less able to concentrate when learning activities take place. This is addressed by children with indifferent attitudes during learning. The child pays little attention to the teacher speaking in front of the class, when the teacher asks to complete activities such as stacking blocks or sticking leaves on a picture book the child cannot complete it, and the child also does not want to do the activities given by the teacher, when the learning activity takes place the child only able to concentrate for 5-7 minutes because the attention is often changing to do activities that children prefer. The purpose of this study was to determine the planning, implementation, and results of increasing children's learning concentration through sensorimotor play. The indicators in this study are to recognize rough, smooth, and slippery textures. This research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach to class action research. The research subjects were 32 children with an age range of 4-5 years. Data collection tools using observation guidelines, interview guides, and documentation. The results of this study showed that the research subjects experienced an increase in learning concentration of 80% in the very well-developed criteria for each assessment indicator. The indicators for recognizing coarse textures achieved very good results of 83.03%, the indicators for recognizing smooth textures reached 88.08%, and the indicators for recognizing smooth textures reached 88.08%. The results of the research show that planning is carried out by compiling learning designs, determining learning objectives, designing media, RPPH, and room arrangement. The process of carrying out sensorimotor children touches the surface of the skin of fruits to recognize rough and fine textures. Meanwhile, to get to know the slippery texture, the teacher peels the skin of the fruit which is then touched by the child. Sensorimotor play can be used as a learning activity to improve children's learning concentration. The result of sensorimotor games is that children are trained to follow rules, and wait their turn so that children are more organized and help improve children's learning concentration.
KAJIAN LITERATUR TENTANG FUNGSI MANAJEMEN BAGI KURIKULUM PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Abu Bakar Suci Aulia Sari , Suryono Yoyon , Yanti Fauziah Puji
Published: September 2023

Early childhood education management is an effort to organize the process of early childhood education (PAUD) in order to achieve the goal of helping children grow and develop. The purpose of PAUD or early childhood education is to provide the best education for children so that it helps their growth and development. One of the things that is important in management is the function of management itself. This research is a literature research with procedures: (1) selecting a topic, (2) exploring information from the selected topic, (3) determining the research focus from the results of information exploration, (4) reading sources relevant to the research focus, (5) making and (6) processing research notes, and (7) compiling reports in the form of research articles. Research data was obtained by utilizing secondary data sources such as books, scientific articles, and websites. Data collection used documentation techniques by utilizing the researcher as a literature research with procedures: (1) selecting a topic, (2) exploring information from the selected topic, (3) determining the research focus from the results of information exploration, (4) reading sources relevant to the research focus, (5) making and (6) processing research notes, and (7) compiling reports in the form of research articles. Research data was obtained by utilizing secondary data sources such as books, scientific articles, and websites. Data collection used documentation techniques by utilizing the researcher as a ning, 2) Organizing early childhood education, 3) Early childhood education learning patterns, 4) Early childhood education evaluation system. So the management function has an important role in the development of the PAUD curriculum. Management functions such as planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluating are needed to develop, implement, and evaluate the PAUD curriculum effectively and efficiently. Planning functions to determine the direction and objectives of the PAUD curriculum, organizing functions to manage resources and determine the roles and responsibilities of each party involved, control functions to ensure that the PAUD curriculum is implemented properly according to plan, and evaluation functions to evaluate the effectiveness of the PAUD curriculum and make repairs if necessary.
MANAJEMEN PEMBELAJARAN KARAKTER ANAK USIA DINI DI RA WADAS KELIR
Authors: Zubaedah Siti , Suryono Yoyon , Fauziah Puji Yanti
Published: September 2023

Regulations for a learning activity, both learning activities that are categorized in the core curriculum or supporting curriculum based on the previously determined curriculum by the Ministry of National Education or the Ministry of Religion. Learning management provides a concept in superior learning performance, this is superior because there must be a scope in the learning process, namely teachers, principals, students, and parents to work together in supporting good character learning. This study uses a qualitative description by looking at the field. The researcher collected the data using interviews and observations with the class teacher and some of the students involved. The place of his research is Raudhatul Athfal Wadas Kelir Purwokerto Selatan, in this character learning process using management results through, (1) Orientation of Early Childhood Character Learning, (2) Orientation of Results of Early Childhood Character Learning, (3) Children's Character Learning Tools, ( 4) Children's Character Learning Performance. These four character learning management will be oriented towards an attachment of superior and useful character values to the management of learning in their institutions