bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Scenario building and runout modelling for debris flow hazards in pro-/periglacial catchments with scarce past event data: application of a multi-methods approach for the Dar catchment (western Swiss Alps)
Authors: Fischer Mauro , Kummert Mario , Aeschbacher Reto , Graf Christoph , Rüeger Alexis , Schoeneich Philippe , Zimmermann Markus , Keiler Margreth
Published: July 2023

Abstract. In high mountain areas, the disposition (susceptibility of occurrence) for debris flows is increasing in steep terrain, as – due to climate change – rapid glacier retreat and permafrost degradation is favouring higher availability of loose sediments. The probability of occurrence and magnitude of pro- and periglacial debris flows is increasing, too, as triggering events such as heavy thunderstorms, long-lasting rainfalls, intense snow melt or rain-on-snow events are likely to occur more often and more intensely in future decades. Hazard assessment for debris flows originating from pro- and periglacial areas is thus crucial but remains challenging, as records of past events on which local magnitude-frequency relationships and debris flow scenarios can be based on are often scarce or inexistent. In this study, we present a multi-methods approach for debris flow hazard scenario building and runout modelling in pro- and periglacial catchments with scarce past event data. Scenario building for the debris flow initiation zone reposes on (i) the definition of meteorological and hydrological triggering scenarios using data on extreme point rainfall and precipitation-runoff modelling, and (ii) the definition of bed load scenarios from empirical approaches and field surveys. Numerical runout modelling and hazard assessment for the resulting debris flow scenarios is carried out using RAMMS-DF, which was calibrated to the studied catchment (Le Dar, western Swiss Alps) based on the area of debris flow deposits from the single major event recorded there in summer 2005. The developed approach is among the first to propose systematic scenario building for pro- and periglacial debris flows triggered by precipitation dependent events.
Tropical tropospheric aerosol sources and chemical composition observed at high-altitude in the Bolivian Andes
Authors: Moreno C. Isabel , Krejci Radovan , Jaffrezo Jean-Luc , Uzu Gaëlle , Alastuey Andrés , Andrade Marcos F. , Mardóñez Valeria , Koenig Alkuin Maximilian , Aliaga Diego , Mohr Claudia , Ticona Laura , Velarde Fernando , Blacutt Luis , Forno Ricardo , Whiteman David N. , Wiedensohler Alfred , Ginot Patrick , Laj Paolo
Published: July 2023

Abstract. The chemical composition of PM10 and PM2.5 was studied at the summit of Mt. Chacaltaya (5380 masl, lat.-16.346950º, lon. -68.128250º) providing a unique long-term record spanning from December 2011 to March 2020. The chemical composition of aerosol at the Chacaltaya GAW site is representative of the regional background, seasonally affected by biomass burning practices and by nearby anthropogenic emissions from the metropolitan area of La Paz – El Alto. Concentration levels are clearly influenced by seasons with minimum occurring during the wet season (December to March) and maxima occurring during the dry and transition seasons (April to November). Ions, total carbon (EC+OC) and saccharide concentrations range between 558–1785, 384–1120 and 4.3–25.5 ng m-3 for bulk PM10 and 917–2308, 519–1175 and 3.9–24.1 ng m-3 for PM2.5, respectively. Such concentrations are overall lower compared to other high-altitude stations around the globe, but higher than Amazonian remote sites (except for OC). For PM10, there is dominance of insoluble mineral matter (33–56 % of the mass), organic matter (7–34 %) and secondary inorganic aerosol (15–26 %). Chemical composition profiles were identified for different origins: EC, NO3-, NH4+, glucose, C2O4-2 for the nearby urban and rural areas; OC, EC, NO3-, K+, acetate, formiate, levoglucosan, some F- and Br- for biomass burning; MeSO3-, Na+, Mg2+, Br- for aged marine emissions from the Pacific Ocean; arabitol, mannitol, K+ for biogenic emissions; Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+ for soil dust, and SO42-, F-, and some Cl- for volcanism. Regional biomass-burning practices influence the soluble fraction of the aerosol particularly between July and September. The organic fraction is present all year round and has both anthropogenic (biomass burning and other combustion sources) and natural (primary and secondary biogenic emissions) origins, with the OC/EC mass ratio being practically constant all year round (10.5±38.9). Peruvian volcanism dominates the SO42- concentration since 2014, though it presents a strong temporal variability due to the intermittence of the sources and seasonal changes on the transport patterns. These measurements represent some of the first long-term observations of aerosol chemical composition at a continental high-altitude site in the tropical Southern hemisphere.
Advancing Understanding of Lake-Watershed Hydrology Through A Fully Coupled Numerical Model
Authors: Shu Lele , Li Xiaodong , Chang Yan , Meng Xianhong , Chen Hao , Qi Yuan , Wang Hongwei , Li Zhaoguo , Lyu Shihua
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Understanding the intricate hydrological interactions between lakes and their surrounding watersheds is pivotal for advancing hydrological research, optimizing water resource management, and informing climate change mitigation strategies. Yet, these complex dynamics are often insufficiently captured in existing hydrological models, such as the bi-direction surface and subsurface flow. To bridge this gap, we introduce a novel lake-watershed coupled model, an enhancement of the Simulator of Hydrological Unstructured Domains (SHUD). This high-resolution, distributed model employs unstructured triangles as its fundamental Hydrological Computing Units (HCUs), offering a physical approach to hydrological modelling. We validated our model using data from Qinghai Lake in China, spanning from 1979 to 2018. Remarkably, the model not only successfully simulated the streamflow of the Buha River, a key river within the Qinghai Lake Basin, achieving a Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) of 0.62 and 0.65 for daily and monthly streamflow, respectively, but also accurately reproduced the decrease-increase U-shaped curve of lake level change over the past 40 years, with an NSE of 0.71. Uniquely, our model distinguishes the contributions of various components to the lake's long-term water balance, including river runoff, surface direct runoff, lateral groundwater contribution, direct evaporation, and precipitation. This work underscores the potential of our coupled model as a powerful tool for understanding and predicting hydrological processes in lake basins, thereby contributing to more effective water resource management and climate change mitigation strategies.
Seasonal variation and influence factors of river water isotopes in the East Asian monsoon region: A case study in Xiangjiang River basin spanning 13 hydrological years
Authors: Xiao Xiong , Zhang Xinping , Xiao Zhuoyong , Rao Zhiguo , He Xinguang , Zhang Cicheng
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Seasonal variation and influencing factors of water isotopes were investigated in the Xiangjiang River basin, located in the East Asian monsoon region. This involved comprehensive sampling of precipitation and river water, as well as observing hydrometeorological factors spanning 13 hydrological years from January 2010 to December 2022. Key findings are as follows: River water δ2H (δ2HR) exhibited significant seasonal variation, with the most positive and negative δ2HR occurring in the spring flood period and summer drought, respectively, and generally aligned with those observed in precipitation. The correlations of the δ2HR with the corresponding hydrometeorological factors were generally weak and the reasons can be attributed to the seasonality of precipitation isotopes and mixing of various water bodies within the basin, but the changes in the runoff (ΔR) and δ2HR (Δδ2HR) between two contiguous samplings showed significant responses to the corresponding accumulated precipitation and evaporation. These results underscore the potential of Δδ2HR as a variable that reflects the seasonal variations in local environments, valuable for paleoclimate reconstruction. Prolonged rainless intervals with high evaporation rates in 2013 and 2022, as well as significant precipitation events in major flood periods in 2011 and 2017, notably had a significant impact on the δ2HR and runoff discharge. The most positive δ2HR values were primarily influenced by the precipitation input with the most enriched isotopes in the spring flood period, while the moderately isotope-depleted precipitation during limited basin wetness conditions led to the most negative δ2HR, thus caution is advised when interpreting extreme isotopic signals in river water. The spatial correlation analysis between water isotopes and hydrometeorological factors at the observing site and in the surrounding regions supported the representation of the Changsha site in the Xiangjiang River basin. Overall, these findings provide insights into the seasonal variation and influencing factors of δ2HR in the study area, shedding light on the complex dynamics of river water isotopes under different hydrometeorological conditions.
Ambiance Bioclimatique et Performance des Paysans dans le District de Mouyondzi (République du Congo)
Authors: MASSOUANGUI-KIFOUALA Martin , Mpoundzou Claude Médard Milandou , Lydie Maléké Pépys Sheley
Published: July 2023

Climate warming is a phenomenon that is constantly in the news, both in the scientific community and among decision-makers, due to its consequences. The main objective of this study is to analyse the adverse effects of global warming on the bioclimatic environment and on the performance of farmers in Mouyondzi District. It was conducted using bioclimatic index (THI) calculation methods on tri-annual mean temperature and relative humidity data from two sub-periods (1950-1969 and 2001-2011). The main results showed a change in the pattern of mean temperatures during the different sub-periods analysed. Low temperatures are observed from June to August or even September from 0h to 6h. High temperatures are now recorded from 9am to 6pm instead of 12pm to 3pm during the months of January to May and October to December. Faced with this thermal discomfort, which has led to numerous harms, farmers have put in place numerous unsatisfactory adaptation strategies, failing to change their activities.
Assessment Of Post-Harvest Losses On Soybeans Profitability In Three Sectors Of Nyagatare District Of Rwanda
Authors: Nshimyumuremyi Vincent , Nshimyumuremyi Vincent , MANIRERE Jean D'Amour , MUTAMURIZA Eularie
Published: July 2023

This study used quantitative and qualitative analysis to analyze the effects of post-harvest losses on soybeans productivity and farmers' income. It was conducted in Nyagatare District of Rwanda with a sample size of 120 farmers, 61.7% male and 38.3% female. The study aimed to examine the factor influencing soybeans post-harvest losses and determine the impact of post-harvest losses on farmer’s income generated from soybeans production. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview methods with a sample size of 120 soybeans farmers.The researcher used a Multiple Linear regression model to identify post-harvest losses in the research region, which were influenced by a number of variables. The model was deemed significant at the 5% threshold of significance for all 11 variables used. 99 (82.5%) of the respondents had experienced postharvest losses in the previous season of 2022A, compared to 21 (17.5%) who had not experienced any.This study examines scientific approaches such as modern soybean production and harvesting methods, developed transportation and storage facilities, and outreach to minimize losses and maximize profits. Postharvest activities such as processing and marketing are also recommended to maximize profits. Results show that for every 1 ton of soybeans harvested, the farmer lost an average of 6.703Kg/ton, reducing their average income by 4,124Rwf/ton.Keywords: Postharvest losses, Income, Soybeans, farmers, production, Profitability. Corresponding Author: NSHIMYUMUREMYI Vincent, vincentnshimye@gmail.com, Phon.: +250788603095
Paraneoplastic Syndromes in Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Narrative Review
Authors: Rajan Archana , Sahoo Abhisek
Published: July 2023

Paraneoplastic syndromes are commonly associated with lung cancer, particularly small-cell lung cancer. These syndromes often occur before the cancer is diagnosed or in the early stages of the disease. However, they can also occur at the time of metastasis. Through this article, we want to focus on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, and current treatment approaches for the most frequent paraneoplastic syndromes seen in patients with small-cell lung cancer. Recent advancements have improved our understanding of these syndromes and provided better diagnostic and therapeutic options. Being aware of paraneoplastic syndromes in small-cell lung cancer can lead to earlier detection and diagnosis, potentially improving the overall prognosis and survival rates for patients. Further studies are needed to investigate effective strategies in patients with paraneoplastic neurological disorders.

Keywords: Paraneoplastic syndrome, small cell lung cancer, hypercalcemia
Calibration of QUAL2K water quality model in Pattipul stream (Saran) with Site-specific Parameters
Authors: Kumar Prashant , Saurabh Suman
Published: July 2023

The study was aimed to sequential calibration for any water quality model using reach-specific estimates of model parameters, which would aid in the prediction of sophisticated river or stream water quality characteristics and accounts for the heterogeneity of stream reaches as diverse estimates. The QUAL2K water quality model with computing MATLAB software provides sequential estimation of reach-wise parameters using a grid-based weighted mean optimization. The Sheetalpur (Saran) segment of the Pattipul stream is selected as river stretch in this study and observations of DO and BOD are used to calibrate and validate QUAL2K model, where desired performance measures are obtained during the calibration and the validation period. This technique proves superior to the existing methods and also captures the system behavior as systematic and efficient approach. This study is expected to help decision-makers in formulating better reach-wise management decisions and treatment policies by providing a simpler and efficient tool to simulate water quality parameters.
COMPARING THE FREQUENCY OF MANIFESTATION OF HYPERDONTIA AND HYPODONTIA
Authors:   Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria., Yordanova Greta , Grancharov Mario ,   Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria.
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Hypodontia and hyperdontia are two dental phenomena with deviations in the number of teeth - reduction and increase of tooth germs. The aim of the study is to compare the frequency of manifestation of hyperdontia and hypodontia, their distribution by tooth groups among Bulgarian orthodontic patients. Materials and methods: The prospective clinical-epidemiological study covered 2676 patients: 1705 (63.7%) female and 971 (36.3%) male. They were detected and diagnostically proven with supernumerary and missing teeth. The findings were distributed according to their localization to make a comparative analysis. Results: The patients established with hypodontia were 5.79% with average age of 15.17±5.34 years, and hyperdontia in 3.13% of patients with average age of 11.80±4.65 years. Statistically credible, hyperdontia was more frequently observed in males, while hypodontia was significantly more frequently observed in females. The hypodontia was the most commonly observed in the mandibular distal segment - second premolars (46.5%), next affected was the maxillary lateral (37.4%), followed by the maxillary distal segment (32.3%), and the least was the mandibular frontal segment (12.9%). The supernumerary teeth found in the maxillary frontal segment were incisors and mesiodens (91%) compared to the maxillary distal segment (9%) was significant. In the mandible, the difference between the frontal (42.3%) and distal segment (57.7%) was without statistical significance. Conclusions: Knowledge of the clinical characteristics of hypodontia and hyperdontia are important for targeted early diagnosis and treatment. Both of these specific problems have an effect on an individual's function and psychosocial well-being.
Does CSR really work? A cross-national comparison
Authors: Forrence HsinHung Chen Forrence HsinHung Chen , Forrence HsinHung Chen Parichattrarat Rattasurabhisa
Published: July 2023

This study focuses on the current environment, social responsibility, and sustainability, especially expecting the industrial business sector to be more responsive to society and the environment. Therefore, practitioners must focus more on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) disclosure when they operate businesses. To discuss the model of disclosing CSR, this study adopts two studies: (1) comparing the differences in CSR disclosure of listed companies on the stock exchanges between Japan and Taiwan (developed countries) and Thailand (developing country), and (2) exploring the relationship between the disclosure of corporate social responsibility and companies’ performance in terms of financial by secondary data from these three countries. A total of 134 companies from Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand Stock Exchanges from 2016 to 2020 were included in this study. The findings revealed that developed countries have more social responsibility disclosures than developing countries, and the disclosure of CSR scores has a significant relationship with the company’s financial performance. The results from this study will be helpful for corporate executives or other stakeholders to use the information from the current study to assist their future decision-making related to CSR disclosure.

 
Modern political discourse on the problems of multipolar restructuring of the modern world
Authors:   Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kovalevskiy Vladyslav , Levkulich Vasyl ,   Uzhgorod National University, Samchuk Zoreslav ,   Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Chorny Oleksandr ,   Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Shapoval Yuriy ,   Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: July 2023

The monograph examines the socio-political phenomenon of world order as a systemic phenomenon. The crisis state of modern world order realities is analyzed through the lens of a broad spectrum of cause-and-effect relationships: geopolitical, socio-economic, regional-bloc, civilizational, socio-cultural, resource, religious-denominational, demographic, ethical. Alternatives, threats and challenges that require a priority response both at the theoretical-conceptual and praxeological levels of the functioning of modern society are thought out. The target audience of the monograph is socio-political scientists, teachers of institutions of higher education, politicians, managers, researchers of patterns of global transformations.
Multi-target drugs as a new strategy against neurodegenerative diseases
Authors: Menéndez  Ramos José Carlos
Published: July 2023

Neurodegenerative diseases are multifactorial in origin, i.e., their etiology involves a large number of interconnected pathological processes. As a consequence, disease progression cannot be efficiently stopped by modulating a single target, as done with current therapies. Several approaches attempt to overcome this limitation, and the most promising one is based on the use of multitarget drugs. This approach seeks molecules that are rationally designed to modulate several therapeutic targets associated to a particular disease. In this review article, the foundations of the design of multitarget drugs are summarized and illustrated through examples taken from work carried out in the group of the author. The main targets studied are proteins involved in the Nrf2-ARE pathway, calcium transport proteins and rho-kinase 2.

Keywords: multitarget drugs; Nrf2-ARE pathway; calcium transport proteins; rho-kinase 2
Neuraminidase / sialidase from influenza virus: its characteristics, nomenclature, measuring of activity, kinetics, inhibitors as therapeutic agents
Authors: Cabezas Fernández del Campo José Antonio
Published: July 2023

The main characteristics of neuraminidase / sialidase from Influenza Virus and its peculiar nomenclature are described, as well as two new, sensitive and simple procedures (fluorometric and by luminiscence) for measuring neuraminidase activity, which have been used at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the University of Salamanca (Prof. J. A. Cabezas). The kinetics of neuraminidase of three A and three B Influenza Virus Strains, and the result of the comparison of biological and physical properties of human and animal origin (pig and duck) Virus Strains, belonging to the same subtype A(H1N1), are described. Finally, the advantages and risks for the use as therapeutic agents against Influenza of the Influenza Virus neuraminidase inhibitors Zanamivir, Oseltamivir and Peramivir are discussed.

Keywords: neuraminidase / sialidase; influenza virus; inhibitors
Regulation of the lower urinary tract: urination and urinary incontinence
Authors: García Sacristán Albino
Published: July 2023

Urinary incontinence represents a serious social, medical and economic problem, which suffers a progressive increase, due to the increase in life expectancy that social, health and cultural advances have achieved. It is estimated that in the world there are approximately two hundred million people in urinary incontinence with a great economic impact of great importance that can exceed the coverage forecasts of the different systems of health care services. Our group from the Department of Physiology of the UCM has been studying the physiology of the lower urinary tract (LUT) for several years in order to determine the neurotransmitters and receptors that regulate these structures. This greater knowledge of the Physiology and Pathophysiology of the LUT has allowed these dysfunctions to be corrected with pharmacological methods compared to the traditional alternative of surgery.

Keywords: micturition; urinary incontinence; chemical neurotransmission; neurotransmitters; receptors
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF PT. TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIA TBK 2017-2019
Authors: Behuku Dean Russel Jonathan , Wahda  , Taba Muhammad Idrus
Published: July 2023

The study aimed to assess the financial performance of PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk for the 2017-2019 period based on the Decree of the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Number: KEP-100/MBU/2002.The data collection technique used was documentation, analyzing financial reports for the specified period. The results indicated that in 2017, the company's financial performance was categorized as "unwell" with a rating of BBB. In 2018, it was also classified as "unwell" with a rating of BB. In 2019, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk was predicted to be in the "unwell" category with a rating of BBB. These assessments were based on predetermined indicators outlined in the aforementioned decree. The findings aim to provide valuable insights and information for the company to enhance its financial performance in the future.
The Armenian-Georgian Relations During The Fall OfKartli-Kakheti Kingdom
Authors: Tamaryan Jenni
Published: July 2023

The article presents the process of annexation of Eastern Georgia to Russia. The
study of the relations between the Armenian and Georgian peoples has always been
one of the most important trends of Georgian historiography. During the long- term
absence of independent statehood, various parts of the Armenian people found
themselves within the borders of neighboring states and were forced to live there
following the laws of these states. In this regard, the events of the last quarter of the
18th century were no exception. Since the second half of the 17th century, the liberation
expectations of the Armenian people had mainly been associated with the Russian
Empire. This was due to the new political process that Russian Empire adopted after
the annexation of Georgia. Thus, the matter of Georgia’s accession to Russia was
closely associated with the future of Armenia. This is the reason we discuss the matter
of Georgia’s annexation to Russia in detail, as it was a turning point for the Russian
government and makes the leaders of the Armenian liberation movement face difficult
task: that is what will be the future of Armenia.
Evaluation of sustainability of using autonomous vehiclesfor the last-mile delivery industry
Authors:   Coventry Business School, Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom, Huang Linghan
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine if autonomous vehicles (AV) for last-mile deliveries are sustainable from threeperspectives: social, environmental, and economic. Because of the relevance of AV applications for last-miledelivery, safety was only addressed for the sake of societal sustainability. According to this study, it is rather safe todeploy AVs for delivery since current society’s speed restrictions and decent road conditions give the foundationfor AVs to run safely for last-mile delivery in metropolitan areas. Furthermore, AV has a distinct advantage in theevent of a pandemic. The biggest worry for environmental sustainability is the emission problem. It is establishedthat AV has a substantial benefit in terms of emission reduction in terms of a series of emissions. This is mostly dueto the differences in driving behavior between autonomous cars and human vehicles. Because of AV’s commercialcharacter, this research used a quantitative approach to highlight the economic sustainability of AV. The studydemonstrates the economic benefit of AV for various carrying capacities.
Role of artificial intelligence in supply chain management
Authors:   Department of MBA, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India, Chaudhari Niraj C.
Published: July 2023

The term “supply chain” refers to a network of facilities that includes a variety of companies. To minimize the entirecost of the supply chain, these entities must collaborate. This research focuses on the use of artificial intelligencetechniques in supply chain management. It includes supply chain management examples like demand forecastingand supply forecasting, text analytics, pricing planning, and more to help companies improve their processes,lower costs and risk, and boost revenue. It gives us a quick rundown of all the key principles of economics andhow to comprehend and use them effectively.
Emotion recognition based on speech signals by combiningempirical mode decomposition and deep neural network
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.CDepartment of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C, Pan Shing-Tai , Chen Ching-Fa ,   Department of Electronic Engineering, Kao Yuan University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C, Hong Chuan-Cheng ,   Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C
Published: July 2023

This paper proposes a novel method for speech emotion recognition. Empirical mode decomposition (EMD) isapplied in this paper for the extraction of emotional features from speeches, and a deep neural network (DNN)is used to classify speech emotions. This paper enhances the emotional components in speech signals by usingEMD with acoustic feature Mel-Scale Frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCCs) to improve the recognition ratesof emotions from speeches using the classifier DNN. In this paper, EMD is first used to decompose the speechsignals, which contain emotional components into multiple intrinsic mode functions (IMFs), and then emotionalfeatures are derived from the IMFs and are calculated using MFCC. Then, the emotional features are used to trainthe DNN model. Finally, a trained model that could recognize the emotional signals is then used to identify emotionsin speeches. Experimental results reveal that the proposed method is effective.
Democracy in Thailand
Authors:   Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore, Rappa Antonio L.
Published: July 2023

Summary: Democracy is an alien concept to Thailand. This study analyzes the possibilities for democratic action in the kingdom using a 7-question framework for analysis. The study concludes with the prospects for democracy in the kingdom. Summary of method: The framework for analyzing democracy in Southeast Asia has seven questions as follows: (1) Are there regularly held elections that are free and fair in the country? (2) Are there external or foreign observers of the elections? (3) Are the ballot boxes stuffed openly or secretly? (4) Are the voters bribed in any way before or during the elections? (5) Is the vote secret? (6) Are there secret police operating beyond the law? (7) Are there Opposition parties that can freely take part in elections with low barriers to entry? The study uses two main original tables to record the history of grassroots activism and General Elections since 1969 and supplement the framework.
Perceptions of past and future eruptions of Puyehue-Cordón Caulle (Southern Chile): connecting neighbourhood, social cohesion and disaster memory in volcanic risk research
Authors: Vergara-Pinto Francisca , Romero Jorge E.
Published: July 2023

Al igual que en 1921-1922 y 1960, en 2011-2012 se produjo una nueva erupción en el complejo volcánico Puyehue-Cordón Caulle (CVPCC), con dramáticos impactos transfronterizos. El CVPCC ocupa el 5º lugar de >90 en el ranking de riesgo específico de volcanes activos en Chile. Por tanto, comprender las percepciones del riesgo volcánico puede ser fundamental para la gestión del riesgo y la toma de decisiones durante futuras erupciones. Este artículo examina narrativas de habitantes de asentamientos rurales de Puyehue que comparten la zona de influencia del CVPCC, los cuales fueron seleccionados mediante muestreo en cadena para entrevistas en profundidad. Desde allí, se analiza el rol de la cohesión social, memoria de desastres e incertidumbre como factores que influyen en la construcción de percepciones locales del riesgo volcánico. Los resultados evidencian los hechos que subyacen a los peligros naturales, pero consideran además la subjetividad de las percepciones humanas de las erupciones, que influyen profundamente en la hermenéutica de los procesos volcánicos y en la toma de decisiones de la comunidad local. Comprender estos factores es esencial para detectar los elementos del sistema social implicados en la creación y reducción del riesgo de desastres en los Andes del Sur.
Resumo dos trabalhos de conclusão de curso, dos cursos de graduação, das áreas de Ciências Humanas e Sociais Aplicadas
Authors: Centro Universitário Fundação Hermínio Ometto
Published: July 2023

Suplemento do v.5, n.1 - 2017 dos resumo dos trabalhos de conclusão de curso, dos cursos de graduação, das áreas de Ciências Humanas e Sociais Aplicadas.
Cognitive Orientation and Incentive System on Team Performance: Experimental Studies in Accounting Decision Making
Authors: Yusnaini Yusnaini , Hakik Arista , Maryati Sri
Published: July 2023

At this time the organization has adopted a group or team-based structure in operation and coordination in order to improve performance (Libby and Thorne, 2009; Chenhall, 2008). However, team-based structures are not necessarily able to improve performance. Economic literature states that working in a team can decrease performance due to potential conflicts between individuals within the team and group incentives. Instead, organizational literature shows that working in a team can improve performance through collectivist cognitive orientation. The study aims to analyze how the incentive system and cognitive orientation (individualized or collectivist) influence team performance. This research uses experimental design to accounting students and using 2x2 factorial design scenarios. The results showed that the collectivist orientation team had higher performance than the individualist cognitive oriented team without considering the type of incentive scheme provided. The results of this study also indicate that the variation of incentive schemes has little effect on the performance of collectivist groups compared to individualist groups.
LEGAL CHALLENGES OF INTRODUCING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INTO T HE ORGANIZATION OF THE TRANSPORT PROCESS
Authors: Казаков Н.А. , Ахтямова Е.В.
Published: July 2023

Транспортная сфера всегда являлась ключевым фактором социально-экономического развития государства и в настоящее время не утратило своей актуальности. Это связано в том числе с возросшим вниманием к процессу цифровизации. В рассматриваемой статье проводится анализ внедрения цифровых технологий в сфере организации транспортного процесса. Целью исследования является определить правовые проблемы внедрения цифровых технологий в организацию транспортного процесса с учётом имеющегося на данный момент законодательства.

The transport sector has always been a key factor in the socio-economic development of the state and has not lost its relevance at the present time. This is due, among other things, to the increased attention to the process of digitalization. This article analyzes the introduction of digital technologies in the organization of the transport process. The purpose of the study is to determine the legal problems of the introduction of digital technologies in the organization of the transport process, taking into account the legislation currently available.
TO THE PROBLEM OF TRANSPORT LEGISLATION FORMATION
Authors: Тужилова-Орданская Е.М.
Published: July 2023

Данная статья посвящена проблеме формирования транспортного законодательства. Автор высказывает свое мнение относительно существования транспортного права как самостоятельной, комплексной отрасли права, или как института гражданского права, доказывая при этом, что сочетание при регулировании транспортной деятельности властно-организационных отношений, регулируемых административным правом, и имущественных отношениях, регулируемые гражданским правом дает основание говорит о транспортном законодательстве как комплексном образовании.

This article is devoted to the problem of transport legislation formation. The Author expresses his opinion on the existence of transport law as an independent complex branch of law, or as an institution of civil law, providing that the combination during the regulation of transport activity power-organisational relations, regulated by the civil law, give the grounds to speak of transport legislation as a complex formation.
QUALTITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ESTIMATION OF TERPENOID CONTENTS IN SOME IMPORTANT PLANTS OF PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors: S. K. Malik
Published: July 2023

Terpenoid contents of traditionally used ethnobotanically important plants (n=25) were determined. Ethanol extracts of seeds, fruits, pods, branches, bark, rhizome and whole plant parts were prepared and preliminary phytochemical investigation was carried out. Total terpenoid contents in ethanol extracts were determined through qualitative and quantitative analytical assay by Salkowski test. Results of qualitative analysis revealed that the seeds, pods and fruits were rich in terpenoid contents. Whereas the quantitative analysis of ethanol extract showed that fruit of Carissa carandas and Lodoicea maldivica seeds of Erysimum cheiri, whole plant of Fagonia arabica and branches of Withania somnifera had 80% of total terpenoids contents. While, seeds of Ceiba speciosa contained 77%, rhizome of Berberis lyceum, flower of Rosa indica and fruit of Diospyros peregrina had 70% of total terpenoids contents. Terpenoid contents in all other selected plants ranged from 60 to 40%. This study would be helpful in the determination of therapeutic bioactive terpenoids that could be isolated and used for mankind welfare.
Modelo de gerência utilizando identidade autossoberana para transporte: Caso de uso voltado ao ecossistema de um condomínio de empresas
Authors: Evaristo Bruno , Ávila Ismael , Celeiro Jeffson
Published: July 2023

Este trabalho discute o uso de identidades digitais descentralizadas como credenciais de acesso ao transporte coletivo. O caso prático que inspirou o estudo é o da identificação dos usuários de um serviço de ônibus que atendem a um condomínio de empresas em Campinas, contexto que tem semelhanças com o transporte público. O trabalho propõe um modelo de gerência dos usuários por meio da emissão de credenciais de transporte verificáveis e padronizadas. Nesta primeira etapa do estudo, são discutidos as vantagens e os desafios da solução e levantados alguns requisitos com partes interessadas.
SCMTool: A Graphical Tool for Smart Contract Modeling
Authors: Velasco Gislainy Crisostomo , Vieira Dionatan Alves , Vieira Marcos Alves , Carvalho Sergio T.
Published: July 2023

The development of smart contracts in the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) can be a complex task, both for experienced and beginner developers. Understanding these contracts can be challenging for both technical and non-technical users, due to the difficulty in comprehending the connection between the elements and resources available, as there is no clear way to visually present the functionalities of a contract and its relationships. In this paper, we introduce the Smart Contract Modeling Tool (SCMTool), a graphical tool based on the Model-Driven Engineering approach, that allows users to specify models that represent the structure of a smart contract in a simpler and more intuitive way. The tool was validated using a use case from the NFT industry.
PROTESTE – Projeto de Uma Ferramenta para Teste de Programas
Authors: Price Ana M. , Purper Carla B. , Garcia Fabio
Published: July 2023

Este artigo não possui resumo.
Orientação para Objetos em Smalltalk-80 – Uma Abordagem Eficaz para a Construção de Sistemas de Software
Authors: Jonathan Miguel
Published: July 2023

Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar alguns conceitos e caracteristicas da programação orientada para objetos e, em especial, da linguagem Smalltalk-80, e analisar as perspectivas de sua utilização. As facilidades inerentes para re-utilização de software, construção de protótipos rápidos, e a consequente redução dos custos de desenvolvimento e manutenção, com aumento de confiabilidade, sugerem que essa abordagem pode contribuir significativamente para a solução da chamada "crise do software".
DFDEDIT – Editor de DFD Integrado com Dicionário de Dados
Authors: Guzzo Henrique L. D. , Mendes Francisco C. F.
Published: July 2023

Este artigo não possui resumo.
Estratégia Data-Driven no Desenvolvimento de Software
Authors: Nunes Daltro José
Published: July 2023

Este artigo mostra uma evolução da estratégia data driven de desenvolvimento de software pela definição exata do conceito de estruturas de dados, definidas como classes (domínios matemáticos). Para aplicar esta estratégia foi projetado um ambiente de desenvolvimento, denominado PROSOFT. Numa extensão dessa estratégia integram-se a esse ambiente um método para geração de ferramentas através de especificações algébricas. O Ambiente garante um aumento de produtividade maior do que aquele obtido pela simples aplicação da estratégia, garantindo, também, automaticamente, alguns objetivos de qualidade do software desenvolvido.
Árvore de Alcançabilidade para Redes Predicado\Transição: um método de redução que preserva as propriedades de análise
Authors: Moecke Marcos , Farines Jean Marie
Published: July 2023

A análise das propriedades das Redes de Petri a partir da árvore de alcançabilidade é uma das técnicas mais utilizadas. Entretanto, a explosão de estados no caso de sistemas mais complexos é um fator limitante desta. Neste trabalho, propomos um método de redução da árvore de alcançabilidade de redes Predicado/Transição, que preserva a capacidade de análise da árvore. Este método utilizada-se das simetrias da rede e da conseqlente remoção de subárvores análogas. A recuperação das informações suprimidas é possível a partir das funções de simetria que permitem a redução.
Um Ambiente Distribuído para Suporte à Configuração Dinâmica
Authors: Lima Filho Jorge de Araújo , Cunha Paulo Roberto Freire
Published: July 2023

Flexibilidade para modificar dinamicamente a configuração de sistemas distribuídos é uma característica fundamental para a implementação de sistemas robustos. Para atender devidamente às expectativas dos usuários, um ambiente de distribuido criado para construção de sistemas reais precisa oferecer recursos que garantam a flexibilidade, modularidade, robustez e dinamica inerentes a sistemas reais. O ambiente DisCo oferece tais propriedades através das características do seu ambiente de programação e do seu ambiente de suporte à configuração dinamica.
Caminhos Não Executáveis na Automação das Atividades de Teste
Authors: Vergilio Silvia R. , Maldonado José C. , Jino Mário
Published: July 2023

No caso geral, não é possível determinar (é indecidível) se um dado caminho através de um programa é ou não executável; a existência de caminhos não executáveis traz muitos problemas para a automatização das atividades de teste. Esses problemas são discutidos, mais especificamente dentro do contexto da ferramenta de testes POKE-TOOL, que apóia a aplicação dos Critérios Potenciais Usos - uma família de critérios de teste baseados em análise de fluxo de dados. Um "benchmark" foi realizado utilizando-se a POKE-TOOL. As principais causas de não executabilidade dos caminhos encontrados nas rotinas do “benchmark são descritas. Foi estudado o relacionamento entre o número de predicados de um caminho e sua executabilidade. Outro resultado do “benchmark” foi ressaltar a relevância da heurística proposta por Frankl [FRA87] para determinação de não executabilidade. Adicionalmente, são descritas duas extensões para esta heurística e outros recursos para tratamento de caminhos não executáveis (como exemplo a eliminação de padrões de não executabilidade). Esses recursos foram incorporados à ferramenta POKE-TOOL, com o objetivo de reduzir o custo e esforço das atividades de teste.
Aplicando Blockchain Hyperledger Iroha para Rastrear Mel de Abelha
Authors: Barbosa Francisco Ronald Araújo , Braga Antonio Rafael , Gomes Danielo G.
Published: July 2023

A rastreabilidade de produtos é uma preocupação crescente para consumidores cada vez mais exigentes no tocante à origem e à qualidade do que estão consumindo. Entretanto, os produtores tem enfrentado desafios associados às novas exigências do mercado consumidor, pois muitas vezes os processos tradicionais de rastreio e certificação são caros, burocráticos e sujeitos a fraudes e falsificações. Neste artigo, apresentamos uma solução mais econômica e menos burocrática, baseada na Blockchain Hyperledger Iroha, para rastrear e certificar de modo confiável a cadeia de produção do mel. A solução proposta é composta por contratos inteligentes que registram informações importantes sobre o processo produtivo, e.g. a origem do mel, as condições de produção e transporte, entre outros dados relevantes, tais como data e hora da colheita, localização das colmeias, volume do mel e dados logísticos. Os resultados obtidos sugerem que a adoção da tecnologia Blockchain confere aumento da integração dos elos da cadeia produtiva e da transparência nas transações em todo o processo, o que pode levar à maior confiança do consumidor nos produtos adquiridos.
CNN Aplicada à Imagens de drone para Identificação de Famílias de Planta Daninha em pastagem
Authors: Verçosa João Pedro dos S. , Medeiros Marcelo H. B. , Santos Mário H. G. , Silva Suzanne S. M. L. C. , Lima Gustavo H. G. , Tavares Arthur C. F.
Published: July 2023

Novas tecnologias agrícolas como drone e Redes Neurais Convolucionais (CNN) podem favorecer os cultivos orgânico e convencional. Esse trabalho desenvolveu algoritmo baseado em CNN para identificar, em imagens de drone, plantas daninhas em pastagem, Panelas/PE. A Fabaceae teve os melhores resultados por suas características morfológicas e por sua espécie Crotalaria micans, tóxica ao gado. A CNN obteve 100% de acurácia, para 10 épocas de treinamento utilizando imagens da internet, do smartphone e de drone. Apesar do bom resultado da acurácia, observou-se a ocorrência de overfitting, causado pela baixa quantidade de imagens de drone e pela frequência de chuvas no Estado de Pernambuco, em 2022.
The Impact of Financial Liberalization Policies on Income Inequality
Authors: Saci Fateh
Published: July 2023

This paper examines impacts of China’s financial liberalization policy on income inequality, through three channels: financial scale, financial structure and financial efficiency, an empirical analysis based on panel data of 30 provinces in China from 1996 to 2013 is conducted. The results confirm the Kuznets effect between financial scale, financial structure and income inequality. As the size of the financial sector expands, the financial structure is tilted toward direct financing, and the income gap among residents will experience a "reverse U-shaped" trend that rises first and then falls. Most of China has not yet passed the turning point, and is still in the upper bound of the "inverted U-shaped" curve. Financial liberalization policies will continue to exacerbate income inequality. The impact of financial efficiency on income distribution is quite different in different regions of China. After dividing the whole China into three regions according to the degree of economic development, it is found that the financial efficiency of the eastern and western regions has a Kuznets effect on the income gap, but compared with the eastern region, more provinces and cities in the western region have entered the stage of reducing the income inequality, and the financial development has a great impact on the western region. The effects of financial development on central China are weak, and income inequality increases with financial efficiency.