bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of the agronomist on the diffusion of agricultural technologies in a globalized era: A look at Mozambique
Authors:   MSc in Nutrition and Food Safety/Food Technology, Faculty of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Rovuma University in Mozambique., Saide Augusto Detino Germano , Jefu Cherene Guivi ,   Phd in agronomy; Professor of Rovuma University in Nampula city, Moçambique. Departament of Agropecuary Science, Rosário Jeronimo Carlitos ,   MSc in Nutrition and Food Safety/Food Technology, Faculty of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Rovuma University in Mozambique.
Published: October 2024

This article is part of reflections series on our identity, especially the contribution of agronomists in our daily lives in disseminating agricultural technologies, in an era when globalization reigns in all nations. This is an excerpt from a study carried out as part of a doctorate in agronomy at the Catholic University of Mozambique, Cuamba delegation, the aim of which is to understand the contribution of agronomy in disseminating agricultural information in a globalized era, taking into account the Mozambican context. This is a bibliographical study in which we looked for theoretical elements that discuss the subject. The readings point to an added value in the contribution of agronomists in the process of disseminating agrarian technologies as a driving force for increasing production. Keywords Agronomist;Globalization;Agriculturaltechnologies;Dissemination.
Ocaso
Authors: Mancera Martínez Francisco
Published: October 2024

Desesperación y espanto trasmiten las escenas de destrucción de El triunfo de la muerte, obra emblemática del pintor flamenco Pieter Brueghel, que tiene en su composición cromática uno de sus elementos constructivos de mayor significación. La sucesión de tonos ocres, azules y grises que dan forma al cielo y a la tierra en llamas recrea lo que podríamos llamar la experiencia del ocaso. Con ello no nos referimos de manera literal al fenómeno físico del crepúsculo, sino a los estados de excepción que ponen en riesgo nuestras certezas de sentido. Se trata, por lo tanto, de un ocaso propio del orden de lo metafísico, pues en él se anuncia la irrevocable hora final de la humanidad y el mundo. El ocaso metafísico representado en El triunfo de la muerte es una metáfora del colapso de los ideales culturales en tiempos de pandemias, de terremotos, de sequías, de guerras, de descomposición social profunda. La crisis de la razón es, sin duda, uno de los fenómenos más significativos y paradójicos al respecto. Lo inconsciente posee una dinámica y una legalidad inaccesibles a nuestra inteligencia racional y, por lo mismo, es algo esencialmente autónomo de nuestros inextinguibles afanes de control. Las noticias que del Ello llegan a nuestra consciencia, como bien lo planteó Freud, son vagas, imprecisas y fragmentarias y, al parecer, lo único que la experiencia nos permite deducir sobre la cuestión ya fue expuesto por Gautama Sakyamuni, el Buda, Esquilo, Séneca, por mencionar algunos: la vida de los seres humanos es guiada por fuerzas que pocas veces comprendemos y contra las que ordinariamente nada podemos. La actual pandemia ha sido uno de los tantos escenarios de la historia donde el contagio de fantasías narcisistas ha reforzado el comportamiento criminal en las masas. Los delirios colectivos más recurrentes, pero no los únicos, son la trama paranoica de la conspiración, la aparición mágico-esquizofrénica de productos y objetos milagrosos y la omnipotencia mesiánica y negacionista de la existencia o de la letalidad del virus SARS-CoV-2. Además, empresarios, líderes políticos y funcionarios de Estado de distintas naciones han promovido estas formas de pensamiento y acción, capitalizando con ello sus intereses económicos y políticos. Las ideologías raciales en Estados Unidos, los nacionalismos en México y América Latina, y el individualismo liberal abstracto en Europa han sido el terreno natural para el desarrollo de todo tipo de ilusiones y alucinaciones colectivas. El ocaso metafísico, el desengaño, la desilusión, pero también la serenidad y la madurez, son resultado de experiencias límite, de momentos de riesgo, de instantes de peligro. Las palabras iniciales del poema “Patmos”, de Hölderlin, preservan, en ese sentido, una de las verdades más preciosas sobre nuestra fugaz existencia: donde hay peligro, crece también lo que nos salva (Hölderlin 1995, p. 395).
Ciudad Juárez: pandemia, confinamiento y género en conjuntos habitacionales de interés social
Authors: Contreras Saldaña Marina Erendida , Padilla Delgado Héctor Antonio
Published: October 2024

A partir de la primera década del siglo XX, la problemática social alrededor de la vivienda en México se enmarca en torno a una variedad de aristas, que incluyen la posibilidad de acceso a ella, la calidad de las viviendas y sus costos, localización, tamaño y condiciones de habitabilidad. Aristas que se resumen en una sola cuestión: si la producción de vivienda en el país garantiza o no el ejercicio del derecho a una vivienda digna para las y los mexicanos. Desde que en 2010 se registraron más de 5 millones de viviendas deshabitadas en el país, se fortaleció la crítica al modelo de producción masiva promovido por los organismos de vivienda en México, señalando la importancia de reforzar la calidad por encima de la cantidad. Bajo el esquema de producción masiva apremió la visión económica, en la búsqueda de maximización de ganancias los desarrolladores de viviendas de interés social abarataron costos produciendo viviendas mínimas, que no respondían a las necesidades inmediatas de las familias, los conjuntos habitacionales de interés social se han convertido en espacios de concentración de desigualdades. La emergencia sanitaria derivada de la propagación del sars-cov-2 recolocó el papel de la vivienda para el ejercicio de una vida plena, resaltando la importancia de atender las carencias habitacionales. En este escenario, se agudizó la urgencia de responder a las necesidades de los pobres urbanos. Instruidos a quedarse en casa, en un espacio ahora reconfigurado no sólo como un hogar, sino ahora como lugar de estudio, trabajo, recreación y atención a la salud intrafamiliar, miles quedaron aislados en conjuntos habitacionales en condiciones austeras. Por ello, este capítulo busca responder cómo ha sido el aislamiento en estos espacios, qué nuevas necesidades han surgido, cuáles están relacionadas con las demandas previas de sus habitantes y de qué manera la experiencia del aislamiento impactó las relaciones de género y las condiciones de vida de las mujeres al interior de la vivienda. Para responder esas preguntas, el texto se divide en cinco apartados. Primeramente, se contextualizan los conjuntos habitacionales en el marco de la política de vivienda mexicana, para vislumbrar algunas de sus características generales. Luego, se señalan algunos resultados de la Encuesta Nacional de Vivienda (ENVI, 2020), relevantes para comprender la problemática en torno a ella a nivel nacional. Después, se describen los rasgos más sobresalientes de las viviendas de interés social en Ciudad Juárez, donde hay una importante presencia de conjuntos habitacionales en su trama urbana. Posteriormente, tras la aplicación de una serie de entrevistas, se analizan las desigualdades de género en el territorio y las experiencias de aislamiento de mujeres en ese tipo de viviendas durante la pandemia. Por último, en las conclusiones, se ofrece una reflexión sobre los desafíos que debe enfrentar la política nacional de vivienda en la siguiente década.
La importancia de regular el uso de la inteligencia artificial
Authors: González Ponce Gustavo
Published: October 2024

Lo que se redacta a continuación durante el presente artículo es, primero, una recopilación de antecedentes históricos relacionados con la creación de las primeras computadoras, que han sido las precursoras de esta tecnología y sus diferentes pro- gramas, hasta llegar a lo que conocemos actualmente como la Inteligencia Artificial (IA), y cómo es que ésta ha impactado y evolucionado en el mundo moderno. Posteriormente se mencionan cuáles son los diferentes tipos de inteligencias artificiales que se conocen, qué hace cada una de ellas, y un par de definiciones sobre cómo funcionan. Asimismo, se presentan situaciones que llevan a una problemática que resulta de un uso no regulado o desenfrenado de estas inteligencias y las posibles consecuencias de este uso desmedido, así como cuáles han sido los países donde se han tratado o ya se ha implementado una regulación legislativa, como en el caso del Parlamento Europeo y la situación del Congreso en México. Se concluye con una reflexión sobre el porqué regular un uso debido y adecuado de dicha tecnología, ya que, en caso de no hacerlo a la brevedad, conllevaría a que se presenten nuevas demandas o denuncias en una materia relativamente nueva para el ámbito jurídico.
“Giving them the best information I could with whatever I had at hand”. Physicians' online health communication practices in a post-normal science context
Authors: Céspedes Lucía , Fleerackers Alice , Maggio Lauren A.
Published: October 2024

This study describes US-based physicians' online public communication practices, particularly on the social media platform Twitter/X, during the COVID-19 pandemic. We draw on 28 semi-structured interviews to examine how they responded to the unique COVID-19 context with respect to each of the four features of post-normal science (PNS): facts uncertain, values in dispute, stakes high, and decisions urgent. Our analysis reveals that the pandemic shifted what, why, and how physicians used the platform, and with whom they aimed to communicate. We discuss the implications of these changes in their online communication habits, discourses, and representations around social media as a reaction to the context of PNS brought about by the pandemic.
Efecto de la incorporación de residuos de vidrio en las propiedades del hormigón preparado con residuos plásticos pelletizados
Authors: Ruiz-Palencia Diego Alejandro , Cuervo-Berrio Luz anyuli , Rodríguez-Rave Cristian Daniel , Arbelaez- Perez Oscar Felipe
Published: October 2024

Los residuos de plástico y vidrio no son biodegradables y tienen baja tasa de reciclaje. Estos pueden utilizarse como precursores en la preparación del hormigón. Este estudio investiga el efecto de la incorporación de residuos de vidrio en las propiedades mecánicas del hormigón elaborado con plástico pelletizado como reemplazo de los agregados finos. Las mezclas de hormigón se fueron diseñaron con un 20% de reemplazo (volumen) de los agregados finos. Se prepararon relaciones en volumen Plastico: Vidrio (1:0, 1:1, 1:2, 1:3). Los resultados mostraron que el asentamiento aumenta con el aumento de vidrio. Adicionalmente, la incorporación de vidrio no afecta significativamente la densidad. Se encontró que la incorporación de vidrio mejora la resistencia a compresión del hormigón. La mayor resistencia a compresión se obtuvo para la mezcla de hormigón 1:2. El hormigón que contiene plástico pelletizado y vidrio es una solución prometedora para resolver los problemas de gestión de residuos.
Pediatric acetaminophen intoxication in Korea: characteristics and prognosis
Authors: Sohn Sang Jun , Lee Yeoun Joo , Lim Taek Jin
Published: October 2024

Purpose: Acetaminophen overdose accounts for the largest proportion of pediatric poisoning reported in South Korea. We investigated the characteristics and prognosis of pediatric acetaminophen overdose.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients younger than 19 years with acetaminophen overdose who visited the emergency department (ED) of Pusan National University Children’s Hospital from January 2009 through December 2022. We investigated age, sex, dose, clinical findings, and treatment, and compared the differences in the variables according to the intentionality of ingestion and the presence of hepatotoxicity.Results: Among the 132,691 pediatric patients who visited the ED during the period, 555 did for drug intoxication, of whom 51 with acetaminophen overdose were included in this study. The overdose was intentional in 43 patients (the intentional group; median age, 15.4 years [interquartile range, 13.9-16.8]) and accidental in 8 patients (the accidental group; 7.7 years [2.3-15.4]). The mean ingested dose was higher in the intentional group than in the accidental group (170.3 ± 129.0 vs. 105.3 ± 37.5 mg/kg; P = 0.016). Hospitalization tended to be implemented more frequently in the intentional group (53.5% vs. 12.5%; P = 0.081). All patients with hepatotoxicity (n = 10) belonged to the same group, and showed a higher or longer median age (15.9 [14.6-17.1] vs. 13.8 years [13.7-16.4]; P = 0.030), mean ingested dose (13,230.0 ± 10,544.8 vs. 7,654.0 ± 6,752.3 mg; P = 0.043), mean time from ingestion to arrival at the ED (22.6 ± 23.4 vs. 5.5 ± 6.4 hours; P = 0.048), and frequency of hospitalization (80.0% vs. 39.0%; P = 0.048).Conclusion: It is necessary to track the occurrence of hepatotoxicity in patients who intentionally ingest acetaminophen.
Congreso internacional de innovación y gestión social del conocimiento para la educación superior inclusiva
Authors: Cortés Sandoval Jonathan René
Published: October 2024

La academia, tradicionalmente, se ha visto vinculada a los procesos de transformación social y progreso, en términos de innovación, para las comunidades a las cuales se impacta y, en general, para la sociedad en la que se desarrolla. Es por ello que no se piensa como un agente ajeno a las necesidades que van surgiendo en cada momento de la historia, sino que, por lo contrario, se ve abocada a plantear, generar, construir y divulgar estrategias que puedan dar respuesta a las mismas como parte de su responsab ilidad social, como podría pensarse. En este sentido, y para nuestro tiempo, es propicio señalar el papel que la academia, y en especial la educación superior, cumple en torno a la educación inclusiva, entendiendo que es de esta la universidad de donde procede el saber epistemológico, disciplinar y ético que fundamenta los modos de actuar y entender las diversas situaciones que se presentan en el acontecer del hacer educativo.
TEOLOGI KERUKUNAN: BUYA SYAKUR DAN GAGASAN PENANGGULANGAN RADIKALISME BERAGAMA
Authors: Muhammad Ihza Fazrian
Published: October 2024

Religious radicalism is a serious problem because it can trigger conflicts between believers. This problem comes from certain religious groups that claim their beliefs are the most correct, such as radical Muslims. Negative behaviors such as the phenomena of blaming others, violence, and even terrorism, occur due to religious radicalism. This research discusses the thoughts of a Muslim scholar named Buya Syakur about the theology of harmony as an effort to overcome religious radicalism. This type of research is a document research with descriptive-analytical method. The primary sources are two videos of Buya Syakur's lectures, Moderasi Beragama Merajut Nasionalisme & Toleransi Beragama and Dialog Kerukunan Islam–Buddha, as well as two of his works entitled Merawat Pluralitas and Berbagi Kebahagiaan: Mengenal Maqom-Maqom Tasawuf. The research findings showed that the concept of theology of harmony perspective of Buya Syakur is divided into three aspects, reviewing the concept of kafir and taqwa, looking critically through the life history of the Prophet Muhammad, and the importance of maintaining plurality and cooperation between religious communities.
VOICING LIBERATION OF WOMEN: QASIM AMIN AND ASMA BARLAS
Authors: Andi Azhari
Published: October 2024

Does Islam advocate inequality? This question has been a concern of Muslim scholars in recent centuries, notably Qasim Amin and Asma Barlas. Hence, this paper aims to make a comparative study of Amin and Barlas’s thoughts on the liberation of women. The data will be analyzed through a descriptive-analytic approach. The analysis finds that Amin and Barlas have similarities and differences in voicing women's freedom. They criticize and reconstruct some concepts considered established within the Islamic tradition, such as hijāb and polygamy. They firmly oppose the established idea of hijab, which means covering women's entire bodies except for their eyes, which is contrary to Islamic teaching. They disagree, however, on which a hijab should cover parts of a woman's body. Furthermore, Amin broadens the definition of hijāb, which restricts women's movements (qasr al-mar’ah fī al-bait). In terms of polygamy, however, they critically assessed the classical understanding of the permissibility of polygamy. Therefore, they impose strict conditions on the permissibility of polygamy. Nevertheless, Amin seems to advocate that polygamy is not permissible. Amin and Barlas were inspired to reform Muslim society, specifically women's liberation, by their social context and experiences. Despite their good intentions, their ideas have received both criticism and praise. This mixed reception emphasizes the continuous struggle in the Muslim world about gender, tradition, and modernization.
Spontaneous intraspinal and intracranial subdural hematoma in a highly active antiretroviral therapy-naïve-patient with HIV
Authors: Lee Hyun Jung , Yoo Jeong Rae
Published: October 2024

Spontaneous intraspinal and intracranial subdural hematomas (SDHs) are rare, potentially life-threatening complications. We present the case of a 38-yearold highly active antiretroviral therapy-naïve human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)- positive patient who developed simultaneous intraspinal and intracranial SDHs without hemostatic abnormalities. The patient presented with acute lower limb weakness and back pain, and later developed neurological symptoms, including diplopia and incontinence. This case highlights the importance of considering SDHs in HIV-positive patients presenting with neurological symptoms, and underscores the need for prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management.
Verbalization of regulators of patriarchal morality on phraseological material (linguoculturological analysis)
Authors: Pejanovic Ana
Published: October 2024

The article provides a linguoculturological analysis of the regulators of
patriarchal morality, which represent the periphery of the phraseological
concept of honour. They are verbalized in the language by a large number of
phraseological units intertwined into complex functional-semantic
relationships. Phraseological units reflecting extra-linguistic phenomena
are integrated into micro concepts that are important for native speakers of
the given era. At the centre of the macro concept of honour is the micro
concept of face as a symbol of honour. Other micro concepts are concentrated
around it - regulators of patriarchal morality: spell and oath, distancing,
stoning and blood feud. All these micro concepts are recorded in
phraseological units interconnected in meaning and function. On the basis of
their various syntagmatic, paradigmatic and semantic connections, the
mechanism regulating social relations and ethical norms by which lived not
only an individual, a member of the community, but also the entire
patriarchal community, is reconstructed. An extensive set of phraseological
units is extracted from lexicographic, ethnographic, historical and legal
sources, and their function is illustrated by contexts from artistic and
folklore texts. This methodology gives an idea of the real linguistic use of
a particular era and the function of the analyzed phraseological units in a
particular context, which, in turn, makes it possible to reconstruct social
phenomena, processes and relationships that stand against the background of
linguistic units. This emphasizes the importance of language as a custodian
and translator of culture and the special significance of the
phraseological layer of language, which best preserves the concepts of
culture, as well as the importance of historical phraseology.
Phraseology in the light of word-formation terms on the example of phraseologisms in the category of degree
Authors: Kowalski Paweł
Published: October 2024

The subject of the paper is a reflection on the use of the conceptual and
terminological apparatus of word formation when describing phraseological
issues. I am primarily interested in the findings made so far in the field
of Polish linguistics. In their light, I look at a fragment of the
phraseological space including comparative structures that can be assigned
to the semantic category of degree. Therefore, these are units in which the
word ?very? or ?more than very? is a necessary element in their semantic
explication.
Internal Information Quality and Corporate Social Responsibility Performance: An Analysis of CSR Strengths and CSR Concerns
Authors: Lao Brent , McPhee Gregory P.
Published: October 2024

Our study investigates whether the quality of information available within firms promotes corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance. Using different measures of internal information quality, we find that internal information quality is positively associated with CSR strengths, which are discretionary in nature, and negatively associated with CSR concerns, which are compliance oriented. We find that the positive association between internal information quality and CSR strengths is stronger in settings with internal information asymmetries due to greater cash flow volatility, a larger number of employees, or a broader geographic footprint. We also find that the negative association between internal information quality and CSR concerns is stronger in compliance settings where there are internal information asymmetries linked to year-over-year increases in concerns. Our results suggest that organizational practices that improve a firm’s internal information environment will likely enhance CSR performance by promoting CSR strengths and diminishing CSR concerns.

Data Sources: Data are available from the public sources cited in the text.

JEL Classifications: M14; Q56; M41; D8.
Evaluation of data quality in the Swedish National Penile Cancer Register
Authors: Warnolf Åsa , Glombik Dominik , Sandin Fredrik , Lambe Mats , Baseckas Gediminas , Gerdtsson Axel , Kohestani Kimia , Kirrander Peter
Published: October 2024

Objective: The National Penile Cancer Register (NPECR) in Sweden was initiated in year 2000 and currently contains more than 3,900 men diagnosed with penile cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate data quality in the NPECR in terms of completeness, timeliness, comparability, and validity.
Material and methods: Completeness was assessed by cross-linkage to the Swedish Cancer Register. Timeliness, defined as time from date of diagnosis to date of reporting in the NPECR, was calculated. Comparability was evaluated by reviewing and comparing coding routines in the NPECR with national and international guidelines. To assess validity, medical records of 375 men with a penile cancer diagnosis in the NPECR between 2017 and 2020 were reviewed and selected variables were re-abstracted and compared with previously registered data.
Results: Completeness was high (93%). Timeliness was in median 4.6 (Inter Quartile Range 2.6–8.8) months. Comparability was good with coding routines and the registration forms were in compliance with current guidelines. Overall, the validity was high. The majority of variables showed an exact agreement exceeding 90%.
Conclusion: Data quality in the Swedish NPECR is generally high with respect to completeness, timeliness, comparability, and validity. Hence, the NPECR represents a reliable data source for monitoring the quality of penile cancer care and research. Data quality can be further improved by revision of reporting forms and manuals, training of reporting staff, and by organizational adjustments.
Laser powder bed fusion of a nanocrystalline Finemet Fe-based alloy for soft magnetic applications
Authors: Sadanand S. , Rodríguez-Sánchez M. , Ghavimi A. , Busch R. , Sharangi P. , Tiberto P. M. , Ferrara E. , Barrera G. , Thorsson L. , Wachter H. J. , Gallino I. , Pérez-Prado M. T.
Published: October 2024

The aim of this work is to explore the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processability window of the nanocrystalline soft magnetic Finemet alloy. With that purpose, several laser power and scan speed values and a meander scanning strategy were probed to process simple geometry specimens. Good dimensional accuracy was obtained within the entire processing window investigated. Relative densities as high as 89% were achieved for processing conditions including high laser power and low scan speeds. The fraction of amorphous phase, which peaked at 49%, was found to be mostly dependent on the scan speed and only slightly influenced by the laser power. The microstructure of the crystalline domains is formed by ultrafine, equiaxed grains with random orientations. Irrespective of the processing conditions, the LPBF-processed samples exhibit a similar saturation magnetization, lower permeability, and higher coercivity than fully amorphous melt-spun ribbons of the same composition. The coercive field of the additively manufactured specimens is fairly independent of the relative density and exhibits a moderate inverse variation with the amorphous fraction. Consistent with earlier works, this study suggests that the average grain size is an important contributor to coercivity.
Wahrnehmung stören
Authors: Binotto Johannes
Published: October 2024

Das Kino ist ein Labor, in dem mit unserem Sehen, Hören und Fühlen experimentiert wird. Die Kamera verschafft uns einen Blick, der nicht der unsere ist, und mit jedem Schnitt springen wir durch Zeit und Raum. Film bildet … im mehrfachen Sinne: Die neuartigen Bilder, die er entstehen lässt, prägen sich auch uns ein und machen uns zu anderen. In seinen Essays geht Johannes Binotto mit Medienphilosophie und Beobachtungslust diesen verblüffenden Wahrnehmungsveränderungen von Film und Kino nach. In diesem Band sind erstmals die wichtigsten Texte versammelt, die für Filmbulletin im Laufe von 15 Jahren entstanden sind. Vom Vorspann bis zum Remake und vom verführerisch schillernden Technicolor bis zum gefährlichen Weiß der Schneewestern; vom Abgrund des Bösen bis zur Oberfläche der Achtziger, von Peckinpah bis zur Paranoia und vom Vorführraum bis zum Video. Ein augenöffnendes Kaleidoskop.
Clinical Importance of Agrya Ausadha Aragvadha in the Management of Vicharchika: A Pharmacological Review
Authors: B Manisha , C Suresh , DC Singh
Published: October 2024

In Ayurvedic clinical practice, agrya ausadha are the first drug of choice for treatment of various diseases. Aragvadha, as an agrya ausadha, is employed for its therapeutic benefits in both internal and external applications. It is notably used for mridu virechana (mild purgation) and as a topical remedy for various types of Kustha. In ayurvedic dermatology kustha has been taken as supreme word for all skin diseases. Vicharchika, classified as a Kshudra Kustha, is treated through the dual principles of Sodhana (purification) and Samana Chikitsa (pacification). The Majja (pulp) of Aragvadha is utilized for internal Sodhana therapy, while the leaves are applied externally as a paste for samana Chikitsa. Preliminary findings indicate that Aragvadha meets the criteria for an ideal drug as per classical Ayurveda, given its accessibility (Bahuta), versatility in formulations (anekvidhkalpana), and effectiveness (yogatyam). Aragvadha, through its varied formulations, plays a crucial role in the Ayurvedic management of Vicharchika. Its use aligns with the principles of Sodhana and Samana Chikitsa, offering a comprehensive approach to treating this skin disorder. The study highlights the clinical significance of different parts of Aragvadha and supports its continued use in Ayurvedic dermatological practice.
Mind and Machine: A Philosophical Examination of Matt Carter’s “Minds & Computers: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence”
Authors: RL* Tripathi
Published: October 2024

In his book “Minds and Computers: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence”, Matt Carter presents a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical questions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Carter argues that the development of AI is not merely a technological challenge but fundamentally a philosophical one. He delves into key issues like the nature of mental states, the limits of introspection, the implications of memory decay, and the functionalist framework that allows for the possibility of AI. Carter contrasts functionalism with reductive materialism, highlighting how the former accommodates the concept of artificial minds. He also emphasizes the significance of computationalism, which combines functionalism with computational theory to provide a robust explanation for mental processes. The book further discusses formal systems, the role of register machines in computation, and the inherent challenges in AI research, particularly in developing natural languag processing systems. Carter’s work underscores the limitations of current computational models of cognition while remaining hopeful that advances in neuroscience may lead to stronger AI systems in the future. This book provides critical insights for researchers in AI and cognitive science, motivating further inquiry into the philosophical foundations of artificial intelligence and its practical implications.
Addressing Fuzzy Linear Programming Problems Through Ranking Functions
Authors: Haidar Sozan Saber
Published: October 2024

In contemporary decision-making, reliance on information is paramount, yet much of it is fraught with uncertainty, making logical decision-making challenging. To tackle this uncertainty, various methods, including the use of fuzzy numbers, have been employed. This paper specifically delves into addressing linear programming (LP) problems characterized by fuzzy coefficients in the objective function, fuzzy values in the right-hand side, and fuzzy coefficients of constraints. The proposed approach involves employing linear ranking functions such as Maleki, Campos, Yager’s F1 and Yager linear ranking functions to solve these fuzzy linear programming (FLP) problems and attain optimal solutions. Furthermore, the paper elucidates the resolution steps through the presentation of numerical examples, in this study, a comprehensive methodology is presented for effectively addressing a wide range of linear programming problems.
Study on the Interactive Mechanism between Racism and Terrorism in Europe
Authors: Zhao Zhiqiang , Guo Jirong , Zhang Qian
Published: October 2024

Given the growing racial and religious tensions in Europe and the frequent occurrences of terrorist activities, studying the correlation between the two can provide a theoretical basis for preventing terrorist activities. This study aims to explore the logical relationship and interaction mechanism between them. Taking the Paris terrorist attack in 2015 as an example, adopting the analytical dualism theory, this paper analyzes the mutual influence paths between racial discrimination and terrorist activities and discusses from cultural and structural perspectives the conditions under which racism becomes the hotbed for extremism, as well as the ways terrorist organizations manipulate racial issues to expand influence. The study concludes that racial divides in Europe provide a real basis for the spread of extremism, while extremist organizations also manipulate racial, customary, and religious emotions through online and offline means to expand influence, and the two reinforce each other. To thoroughly break this vicious cycle, positive multicultural identity needs to be promoted, structural discrimination between races needs to be eliminated at the social system level, and the independent thinking abilities and subjectivity of minority ethnic groups need to be enhanced to block the conduction of resentful emotions towards terrorism at its root.
Cermin diri akuntan forensik dibalik keistimewaannya sebagai pengidap autistik: Analisis wacana kritis film the accountant
Authors: Rafles Ginting  , David Crystopher  , Khristina Yunita
Published: October 2024

This study aims to reveal the relationship between autistic behavior and the basic characteristics that forensic accountants need to have. This research uses a critical discourse analysis method. Critical discourse analysis was carried out on the research object of the film "The Accountant". This study found that there are characteristics of autism that are in accordance with the basic characteristics that forensic accountants need to have. The basic characteristics that need to be possessed by forensic accountants which are also possessed by people with autism include being independent and objective. The nature of autism that makes a person have an indifferent attitude towards the environment can actually be used as a factor for the success of forensic accountants. This research opens up views on autistic people who also have potential in the field of forensic accounting. This study also invites readers not to underestimate people who have autism. The novelty in this study is the object of research that focuses on forensic accounting from the point of view of people with autistic disorders.
Keamanan siber sebagai fondasi pengembangan aplikasi keuangan mobile: Studi literatur mengenai cybercrime dan mitigasinya
Authors: Shofie Azizah  , Zava Nurruzzuhrotil Ula  , Dwi Mutiara  , Michelle Prajna Prameswari
Published: October 2024

This study examines the importance of cybersecurity in mobile financial applications, particularly in the face of rising cybercrime threats. The aim of this research is to provide deeper insights into the significance of cybersecurity in mobile financial apps and to develop approaches that financial companies can adopt to protect their users' data and information. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method using a systematic literature review (SLR) approach. Meta-synthesis analysis is applied to synthesize data from 26 journal articles published between 2019 and 2024. The findings reveal that cybercrime in the financial and FinTech industries is driven by internal factors such as weak security systems, lack of system updates, limited human resource competencies, and careless user behavior. External factors include malware attacks, unclear regulations, and the use of advanced technology. To counter these, it is necessary to implement technologies such as firewalls and blockchain, strong risk management, enhanced network infrastructure, the establishment of cybersecurity teams, the development of clear regulations, and user education to raise awareness and improve cybersecurity. Therefore, the implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is crucial in maintaining the integrity and trust of users in mobile financial applications.
Evaluasi laporan keuangan untuk menilai kinerja keuangan pemerintah daerah Simalungun
Authors: Sahala Purba  , Maria Astuti Br Gurusinga  , Wilfredo Nahulae  , Herlin Tresia Perbina Br Sitepu
Published: October 2024

Based on the following metrics: (1) Regional Financial Independence Ratio, (2) Regional Financial Dependency Ratio, (3) Fiscal Decentralization Degree Ratio, (4) Original Income Effectiveness Ratio Regional, (5) Regional Original Income Efficiency Ratio, (6) Regional Tax Effectiveness Ratio, (7) Regional Tax Efficiency Ratio, and (8) BUMD Contribution Degree Ratio, this study attempts to analyze the financial performance of the Simalungun Regency Government in the 2013–2022 budget year. Data was gathered using a sampling technique. The results of the analysis show that the Simalungun Regency has a low Regional Financial Independence Ratio, and the region still depends on the central government. The Regional Financial Dependency Ratio is relatively low, and Simalungun still depends on external parties. Moreover, The Ratio of the Degree of Fiscal Decentralization is classified as low; The Ratio of the Effectiveness of regional owned-sources Income is classified as less effective; The Regional owned-sources Income Efficiency Ratio is very efficient; Tax Effectiveness Ratio is classified as quite effective; The Regional Tax Efficiency Ratio is classified as very efficient, and The Ratio of the Degree of Contribution of Regional Owned enterprise is classified as low.
Trends in corporate financial strategies: Analyzing investment efficiency among listed Indonesian companies
Authors: Adinda Febiyanti  , Lintang Venusita
Published: October 2024

The main objective of this study is to investigate the impact of conservatism, debt maturity, and debt covenants on investment efficiency in Indonesian firms, with a focus on the food and staples retail and food and beverage sub-sectors. This study aims to address information asymmetry between agents and principals, using agency theory as the theoretical framework. A quantitative approach is used using secondary data sourced from financial reports available on the IDX website and company websites. This study took a sample of 329 companies using non-probability sampling technique. Data processing using linear regression method. The results show that conservatism significantly improves investment efficiency, while debt maturity and debt covenants do not show a significant effect. This study underscores the importance of conservative financial reporting practices in improving investment efficiency in the Indonesian corporate sector.
Akuntabilitas dan transparansi pengelolaan bantuan langsung tunai dana desa dalam pencapaian good governance
Authors: Juwita Nur Radeana  , Driana Leniwati  , Ahmad Juanda  , Agustin Dwi Haryanti
Published: October 2024

This research aims to understand the management of Village Fund Cash Transfer to establish good governance, based on phenomena that occurred in Sentul Village, Pasuruan Regency. This study analyzes the Village Fund Cash Transfer utilizing the interpretive paradigm and qualitative approach. Data is obtained by conducting in-depth interviews with the local authority and Sentul local inhabitants of Sentul Village, who were key informants. This research found that Village Fund Cash Transfer is interpreted as funds that must be accounted for, social safety nets, and relationships. The distribution of village fund cash transfers should comply with the concept of good governance to achieve a fair government. Empirically, in a broader sense, the Village Fund Cash Transfer is not only defined as aid for the poor, but also as funds that must be accounted for and a relationship of trust that must be maintained. This research focuses on analyzing the accountability and transparency of Village Fund Cash Transfer in Sentul Village to achieve good governance.
Study of the factors that influence the dynamics and forecasting of consumer fish prices
Authors: Volodina Svetlana Gennad'evna
Published: October 2024

Using information of the Territorial body of the Federal State Statistics Service for the Primorsky Territory (Primorskstat), the dynamics of consumer price indices for fishery products in the country as a whole, the Far Eastern Federal District and the Primorsky Territory for 2002-2023, and the dynamics of prices by type of fish products in the Primorsky Territory for 2013-2023 were studied. It is concluded that the cost of fishery products has been steadily increasing throughout the analyzed period, and ahead of the inflation rate. The most intensive increase in the cost of processed fish, cut, more valuable in terms of nutritional characteristics. To determine the reasons for the constant growth, a correlation and regression analysis of the consumer price index for fishery products with other related indicators was carried out. Multicollinear factors were identified and excluded (consumer price index for food, per capita cash income of the population, fish consumption in the Primorsky Territory, industrial production index for the type of activity “Fishing and fish farming”). According to the criteria used in functional analysis, the multiple regression equation compiled using the remaining factors (inflation level and producer price index for fish products) was found to be untenable. As a result of excluding the factor “inflation level”, which had a less close connection with the performance indicator, a pair correlation model was obtained that describes the dependence of the consumer price index on the producer price index of fish products. The synthesized model is recognized as practically significant, and therefore can be used to obtain quantitative estimates of the consumer price index for fish products when forecasting.
Features of change management in small business
Authors: Merzlikina Galina Stepanovna
Published: October 2024

It is clarified that the essential content of the concept of “change” implies a certain procedural phenomenon, including awareness of the need for change, the implementation of change, and the consolidation of the result of change. Various types of changes are considered (there is no classical generally accepted classification yet), as well as the most popular models of change management and the use of these models in small businesses. The results of small business development in our country (modern characteristics and industry structure) are briefly analyzed and the main problems of small business development are formulated. The peculiarities of change management in small business are determined by the peculiarities of the small business itself, considered in the context of the study of the possibility of change management (sensitivity to change, flexibility, the need for innovation, working in a highly competitive environment, short-term existence, facilitated document management, quick reaction, corporate solidarity of staff, risk). For the first time, a feature of small business is highlighted – corporate solidarity of staff. The main features of change management in small business are considered. Communications on any communication platform are particularly important, the mandatory use of new technologies, the possibility of using various change management strategies, the publicity and openness of small businesses, the importance of continuous staff training, and the cascading formation of communication goals at all stages of change implementation are noted. The necessity of using various systems for evaluating the effectiveness of change management results is confirmed, since there simply is no unified system; The possibility, but limited use of Lean technologies is noted, since the reserves for reducing costs in small enterprises are always practically exhausted; certain features of change management in small businesses of various industry affiliations (manufacturing, construction business, services and trade differ in their economies, processes, sizes).
Comparisonofcommunication protocolsfor organizing M2M-interactions in SCADA systems andindustrial IOT-systems
Authors: Kostennov T.V.
Published: October 2024

In modern industry, information technologies and systems are widely used, whichhelp in tracking and managing technological parameters and processes in order to increase theefficiency and safety of production. Based on the unprecedented growth rate of the industry atpresent and the expansion trend, it is expected that a large number of such devices and systemswill be created in the future. This paper discusses the main theoretical characteristics of themost common data transfer protocols in M2M connections of the Internet of Things and theresults of practical experiments that allow us to evaluate these protocols in terms of suchparameters as the number of network resources, the size of one message, and the percentageof lost packets when working in unstable conditions.
Analysis of the factors affecting the electricity consumption of an urban resource supply enterprise
Authors: Blokhin A.V. , Gritsay A.S. , Potapov V.I. , Shafeeva O.P.
Published: October 2024

The aim of the study was to analyze the factors that affect the electricity consumption of a utility company engaged in the supply of drinking water and wastewater treatment based on hourly electricity consumption data at the enterprise. A study was conducted using statistical methods of data analysis. As a result of the work, the degree of interrelation between the various studied parameters was established, which to some extent influence the behavior of the processes occurring in the energy system of the enterprise. Based on the results, those parameters were identified that have the greatest impact on the enterprise's electricity consumption, with the aim of their subsequent use in building a forecasting model for the enterprise's electricity consumption.
Application of the Qmci biotic index to assess River pollution in the mountain, foothill and coastal areas of the Sochi resort
Authors: Gorbunova T.L.
Published: October 2024

This paper discusses the QMCI biotic index application, developed for the regions with tropical and subtropical climate and adapted to the studied area, in order to assess the aquatic environment quality within the river sections in the mountain, submountain and coastal clusters on the example of the river Mzymta and its tributaries. Index values were determined on the basis of qualitative and quantitative characteristics of macroinvertebrates communities. For the index adjustment to the region's conditions, the individual tolerance of each aquatic organisms' taxon (genus, species) found in the studied watercourses was identified using the Chessman-Stark approach, taking into account the Caucasus endemics. It was revealed that the biotic index QMCI is a reliable biomarker of various degrees water pollution caused primarily by excessive input of organic eutrophication agents, taking into account specific conditions of biocenoses development in the pluvial regime rivers. The research demonstrates the index values dynamics changes from upstream stations located in the specially protected areas (reference samples), to stations experiencing occasional impact, and further to the river's mouth stations, where the anthropogenic pressure has a complex and stable character. The QMCI biotic index can serve as a tool for introducing regional environmental standards of natural waters quality assessment on the Russian Black Sea coast and adjacent mountain territories, as it has some advantages over analogous biotic indices developed for watercourses of other geographical regions: the possibility of adaptation to different types of river biotopes and seasonal variations.
Fixation and visualization of the motion trajectory using optical flow and gyroscope methods
Authors: Kalashnik M.V.
Published: October 2024

The results of the implementation of a method for fixing and visualizing the trajectory of an object using an inertial measurement device to determine angular deviations and optical flow algorithms for analyzing video sequences are presented. Software has been created using the highlevel programming language Python in the form of a console application that analyzes video footage and data from the gyroscope, integrates this data and visualizes the geometric display of the path traveled; a Serial interface has been implemented with the Arduino microcontroller used to obtain data from an inertial measuring device.
Using persistent entropy for topological data analysis
Authors: Chukanov S.N. , Chukanov I.S. , leykhter S.V.
Published: October 2024

Persistent homology and persistent entropy have recently become useful tools for pattern recognition. In the paper, requirements are found under which the persistent entropy is stable to small perturbations of the input data and is scale invariant. Stable summary functions are described that combine the persistent entropy and the Betti curve.