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Reinventando la Relación Humano-Máquina: Patentes en la Era de la IA
Authors: Masoumi Mia
Published: November 2024

Este documento académico aborda la creciente relación entre la Inteligencia Artificial y el sistema de patentes, destacando la necesidad de una transformación homogénea de la regulación actual en base a las potenciales invenciones generadas por Inteligencia Artificial. En el primer apartado, se ofrece una visión detallada de la Inteligencia Artificial, desde su desarrollo histórico hasta su capacidad actual para crear potenciales invenciones, casi de manera autónoma. El segundo apartado examina la evolución del derecho de patentes, con un enfoque en cómo estos principios se aplican en Ecuador y en el contexto global. El tercer apartado analiza la convergencia entre la Inteligencia Artificial Generativa y el Derecho de Patentes, utilizando el caso DABUS como ejemplo para discutir si la Inteligencia Artificial puede ser reconocida como inventora. El cuarto apartado presenta un debate sobre la viabilidad de otorgar derechos de patentes a la IA, analizando los fines del Derecho de Patentes y conceptos básicos, explorando los argumentos a favor y en contra, subrayando las implicaciones socioeconómicas, éticas y de competencia. Finalmente, se concluye que es crucial plantear una regulación novedosa que establezca una categoría específica para las invenciones con participación de IA, definiendo responsabilidades claras y límites para asegurar una mitigación adecuada de riesgos, con un enfoque humano en la era de las máquinas. Esta conclusión invita a un diálogo constructivo sobre el papel de la Inteligencia Artificial en el ámbito de las patentes y la propiedad intelectual, promoviendo una reflexión crítica y adaptativa del derecho para incluir estas tecnologías emergentes.
¿Es posible una indemnización por la ruptura unilateral de un noviazgo en el Ecuador?
Authors: Chugchilan Tigasi Liliana
Published: November 2024

El presente trabajo inicia planteando la controversia sobre el matrimonio como contrato y determina que, aun cuando sus obligaciones no tienen contenido patrimonial, parte de la doctrina y el propio Código Civil lo reconocen como tal. De este reconocimiento se desprende que, como es común en la materia, exista una fase precontractual (indemnizable por vía extracontractual según pronunciamientos jurisprudenciales). En el matrimonio, estos tratamientos preliminares son, básicamente, el noviazgo.
De ahí que, teniendo una fase de negociaciones, sean de imperativo cumplimiento deberes como la protección y custodia de la cosa, el de información, el de confidencialidad, y –el enfoque en este caso– el de no abandono de las negociaciones sin justa causa. Así, de no verificarse este último, evidentemente se está frente a un supuesto de responsabilidad precontractual, cuya indemnización prosperará siempre que se reúnan los siguientes requisitos: justa expectativa; rompimiento sin causa; daño; y, nexo causal entre el primero y el último.
Por lo tanto, en un noviazgo que esté lo suficientemente elaborado y, según las actuaciones de las partes, pueda encasillarse como tratamientos preliminares de un matrimonio, es más que posible una indemnización por los daños ocasionados (sean patrimoniales y/o morales). Aun más considerando que la buena fe objetiva debe verificarse en cada una de las fases de un contrato, desde sus tratativas hasta su conclusión.
Responsabilidad civil por el incumplimiento de la normativa de protección de datos personales
Authors: Zambrano José , Sasintuña Jennifer Gabriela , Jara Aguilar Paulina
Published: November 2024

En el presente trabajo se explora la responsabilidad civil en la que pueden incurrir los integrantes del sistema de protección de datos personales bajo la Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales de Ecuador. Para ello, se aborda este tema desde dos ejes. Primero, se analiza a los legitimados activos y pasivos del sistema de protección de datos. En el desarrollo, se explica la responsabilidad por culpa in vigilando del Responsable del tratamiento y la cabida de la acción de reembolso cuando el Responsable paga una indemnización por acciones atribuibles a terceros bajo su vigilancia. Segundo, se determina que la naturaleza de los daños derivados por tratamiento inadecuado de datos personales serán, por excelencia, daños extrapatrimoniales. Así, a propósito de este tipo de daños, se reflexiona aspectos relacionados con la aplicación del in re ipsa y la cuantificación del daño en materia de protección de datos. A lo largo del trabajo, con un enfoque práctico y crítico, se analiza la sentencia de la Corte Nacional de Justicia dentro del Juicio No. 09332-2020-11414 del 30 de mayo de 2024. Esta decisión es fundamental por cuanto da un paso notable en materia de responsabilidad civil por vulneración a derechos y principios vinculados a la protección de datos.
Regulación Jurídica de Plataformas Digitales de Pronósticos Deportivos en Ecuador: Fundamentos y Aplicación
Authors: Seminario Vélez Mateo , Albán Santiago , Eguiguren Ana
Published: November 2024

El desarrollo empresarial busca satisfacer las necesidades económicas de una población, pero ciertas actividades como los pronósticos deportivos enfrentan debate debido a sus posibles impactos negativos y la confusión con el juego de azar, prohibido en Ecuador. A pesar de tener raíces históricas longevas y operarse ahora principalmente mediante plataformas digitales, los pronósticos deportivos no deben equipararse al juego de azar bajo la legislación ecuatoriana. Esta distinción es esencial, especialmente tras la consulta popular de 2011 que prohibió juegos de azar como casinos y salas de juego. En Ecuador, los pronósticos deportivos han emergido como una actividad económica en ascenso, reconocida por la Ley de Fortalecimiento para la Economía Familiar, que estableció un impuesto único para los operadores. La Procuraduría General del Estado ha clarificado que los pronósticos deportivos, basados en el conocimiento y análisis deportivo, no constituyen juegos de azar según la ley penal, lo que permite su regulación y operación bajo supervisión fiscal. A nivel internacional, mientras la Unión Europea no regula de manera macro al gambling, incluyendo los pronósticos deportivos, países como el Reino Unido y Francia han establecido marcos legales específicos, como la creación de organismos de control. En América Latina, Colombia ha implementado un modelo exitoso de regulación con COLJUEGOS, que supervisa y regula las actividades de juego incluyendo pronósticos deportivos, generando ingresos significativos destinados a la salud pública. En resumen, los pronósticos deportivos representan una forma legítima de actividad económica en Ecuador, sujeta a regulaciones específicas que diferencian claramente estas prácticas del juego de azar. Con un marco legal adecuado y la supervisión correspondiente, esta industria puede contribuir positivamente a la economía local mientras se protegen los intereses públicos y se previenen impactos negativos asociados al juego irresponsable.
The Theological Teachings of the Anglican Church of Uganda on Environmental Promotion and Protection
Authors: Esau Kimanje Bbosa , Michael George Kizito , Margaret Ssebunya
Published: November 2024

This paper aims to examine the Anglican theological teachings on environmental promotion and protection. It employs a qualitative approach and an interpretivist philosophical paradigm to analyse the problematic under study. Primary sources enabled the study to generate firsthand information known as primary data. During the collection of data, the researcher used interviews, focus group discussions and observation methods. Secondary data was also collected through majorly document review and analysis. Documents used to collect data included: Church Environment policy, Church minutes on environment, Church conference reports on environment, Newspapers articles, research reports, theses, online information, journals on environment, and text books. From documents, the study generated secondary information that gave a broader perspective of the research questions and concepts for this study (Saunders, Lewis &Thornhill, 2012). It was established by the findings that the Anglican Church of Uganda has different theological teachings like; the theology of justice and integrity of every creature in the environment and the theology of Christian stewardship to the creations God entrusted them with.
As Aplicações e Oportunidades do Metaverso Digital nos Ambientes Acadêmico e Profissional
Authors: Flores Lorena Matos da Silva , Medeiros Renata Rocha do Nascimento de , Calvosa Marcello Vinicius Doria
Published: November 2024

No atual objeto de estudo, foi realizada a resenha do artigo científico: The Metaverse Digital Environments: a scoping review of the techniques, technologies, and applications, dos autores Muhammad Tukur, Jens Schneider, Mowafa Househ, Ahmed Haruna Dokoro, Usman Idris Ismail, Muhammad Dawaki e Marco Agus, publicado em 2024, no periódico científico internacional Journal of King Saud University - Computer and Information Sciences. O artigo original teve como objetivo analisar o ambiente digital dinâmico de organizações competitivas, chamado de Metaverso. Entre as técnicas e tecnologias utilizadas estão a Realidade Estendida e Inteligência Artificial. A obra contextualiza como essas técnicas e tecnologias possuem destaque e utilidade no Metaverso, após a pandemia da Covid-19. Uma contribuição prática do trabalho foi mostrar que as organizações que adotaram padrões tecnológicos e com base em informações digitais tiveram maior valor agregado e se apresentaram como mais competitivas no cenário de mercado. Como crítica à obra resenhada, apesar da pesquisa sobre o Metaverso oferecer uma visão ampla sobre tecnologias digitais emergentes e suas aplicações em vários setores, não foi incluída uma visão mais profunda dos impactos econômicos e administrativos que as organizações podem sofrer ao implementar a virtualização de sua cadeia produtiva e apresentarem-se totalmente digitais.
Una revisión del modelo del Nuevo Servicio Público con gestión del conocimiento e inteligencia cultural
Authors: De Angelis Cristiano
Published: November 2024

Después de la pandemia y el inicio de las guerras, la crisis económica está demostrando la importancia de la integración de la sociedad en la relación entre Estado y mercado para mejorar la acción gubernamental. Para superar la crisis, es preciso entender que la efectividad de las políticas públicas depende de una gobernanza compartida, a partir de la creación de una cultura de reparto de conocimientos y soluciones con la sociedad, el sector privado, el tercer sector, la academia, los organismos internacionales, y con los países ya evolucionados y desarrollados. Además de una revisión de la literatura sobre la corrupción, la participación popular, la gestión del conocimiento y la inteligencia cultural, el trabajo presenta el modelo del Nuevo Servicio Público (NSP) como base para un modelo de participación popular cualificada para reducir la corrupción, provocada, según varios investigadores, por el actual modelo de Nueva Gestión Pública (NGP). Este modelo muestra que el conocimiento y las soluciones compartidas con la sociedad, y con otros países, tienen el potencial de cambiar la cultura nacional, con el fin de reducir la corrupción y mejorar la efectividad de los proyectos de la administración pública.
El anime desde la posibilidad de la política pública en el Gobierno japonés
Authors: Pérez-Velasco Andrés Felipe
Published: November 2024

En este artículo reflexivo se busca explorar e interpretar posibles nexos y relaciones entre una probable política pública en Japón y la producción del anime (animación japonesa). A partir de estos hallazgos, se plantea la existencia de una política pública en Japón orientada a fomentar prácticas sociales basadas en tecnología digital, con el objetivo de mejorar la salud integral y la calidad educativa de la población, empleando el anime como medio de implementación. Los hallazgos, obtenidos a partir del análisis documental y la investigación audiovisual, evidencian la necesidad de repensar una posible política pública desde el tríptico salud-educación-tecnología digital. Estos elementos permiten replantear las concepciones instaladas en Occidente sobre este trinomio, encontrando en esta política pública una nueva óptica sobre el diseño y acción estatal, que relaciona dicho trinomio desde una perspectiva más integral y consciente de las prácticas cotidianas de la ciudadanía.
CPI Welcomes the Winter 2024 Special Issue Spirit, Heart, and Reconciliation" With Apooyak'ii / Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete, Celia Haig-Brown, Cecille DePass, Invited Guest Editors
Authors: DePass Cecille , Abdi Ali A.
Published: November 2024

Introduction to the Winter 20234 Issue of Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry (Volume 15, Number 2) entitled “Spirit, Heart , and Reconciliation”  welcoming guest editors Apooyak'ii /Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull Prete, Celia Haig-Brown, and Cecille DePass.  This Special Issue concentrates on culturally responsive, online assessment and pedagogy and addresses the ways in which educators and students grappled with online educational experiences during the 2020-2023 global pandemic
CPI Special Issue: "Spirit, Heart, and Reconciliation" (Introduction)
Authors: Duncan Carol B.
Published: November 2024

Introduction to the Special Issue of Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry Volume 15, Number 2  (Winter 2024) entitled "Spirit, Heart and Reconciliation" with guest editors Tiffany Prete, Celia Haig-Brown and Cecille DePass.
Renewing Our Commitment: Cultivating a Garden of Good Relations (Photo Journal)
Authors: Prete Tiffany Hind-Bull
Published: November 2024

Apooyak'ii / Tiffany Hind Bull – Prete has contributed the beautiful cover photograph entitled: “Placidity”.  As importantly, Prete developed a photo journal with some wonderful photographs of the stunning landscape and flora of the lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Southern Alberta.  At times, the photographs complement, at other times they serve as a way of balancing the harsh enduring legacy of colonization by reminding us of the timeless beauty of the land.  In effect, the photo journal serves a vital function of enhancing the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) issue.
Poetic Processing for the Spirit: Remembering and Reliving Indigenous Education
Authors: Weber-Pillwax Cora
Published: November 2024

This collection of critical poetic responses depicts the personal journey of a Metis woman growing up and through Canadian public schooling. The poetic analyses of my life experiences rush out through torrents of emotion and thought. Where I stood, at the confluence of energies created by the interactions of non-Indigenous teachers and Indigenous learners, within a socially-contrived context of compulsory schooling, such outpouring was a logical response.
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation: A Narrative of Indigenous Language Revitalization and Digital Indian Day School Histories
Authors: George Jordan , Pind Jackson , Farmer Lacombe Benjamin
Published: November 2024

This article explores the intersection of Indigenous language revitalization and digital archival resources, in the context of ongoing efforts to preserve and share the histories of Indian Day Schools in Canada. The Indian Day School system is a lesser known but significant part of the country’s colonial history, which subjected Indigenous children to cultural assimilation and abuse. This research highlights the importance of integrating Indigenous languages into digital storytelling as a means of reclaiming cultural heritage and fostering intergenerational healing. We emphasize the need for collaborative efforts among Indigenous communities, scholars, educators, and technology experts to build ethically responsible and culturally sensitive digital resources that celebrate Indigenous languages and honour the resilience of Indian Day School survivors. Ultimately, this article calls for greater recognition of Indigenous knowledge systems and the integration of technology as a catalyst for Indigenous language preservation and cultural resurgence.
Reviving Indigenous Wisdom: A Comparative Analysis of Maya and Native American Education in Guatemala and North America
Authors: Ferrufino Reina
Published: November 2024

This article examines the enduring colonial legacies in the education systems of Guatemala and North America (the United States and Canada), by focusing on how these systems have historically marginalized Indigenous cultures. This article highlights ways in which colonial educational structures maintain power imbalances and often neglect or minimize Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. The work then delves into the concept of resistance, focusing on the transformative potential of decolonization and the pivotal movements spearheaded by Indigenous communities. It outlines a call for educators to prioritize mutual respect and reciprocity in pedagogy. By exploring key concepts in Indigenous cultures, the paper concludes by suggesting the need for organizational structures in higher education which include First Nations principles, because of their potential to foster inclusive, collaborative, and equitable learning environments.
Contributor Biographies
Authors: Prete Tiffany Hind-Bull
Published: November 2024

Biographies of authors contributing to the Volume 15, Number 2 Issue of Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry: Spirit Heart and Reconciliation.
The Unheard Voices, the Unheard Struggle: Una fuerza poderosa que lucha por expresarse
Authors: Mendoza Reis Noni , Quintanar-Sarellana Rosalinda , Lee Enid , DePass Cecille
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Call for Submissions for the Winter 2025 (Volume 16, No. 3) Special Issue of Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry entitled The Unheard Voices, the Unheard Struggle: Una fuerza poderosa que lucha por expresarse with Guest Co-Editors Noni Mendoza Reis, Rosalina Quintanar-Sarellana, Enid Lee and Cecille DePass.
Economía colaborativa y turismo: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Sánchez Parra Reyna Christian , Gonzáles Álvarez Eleazar , Terán Peréz Beatriz Margarita
Published: November 2024

Este estudio se centra en llevar a cabo un análisis profundo sobre las bases teóricas y elementos cruciales que fundamentan la economía colaborativa, resaltando su importancia en el sector turístico. A través de una revisión sistemática de la literatura de 71 documentos, se examinan los fundamentos teóricos y los enfoques metodológicos predominantes en el ámbito. El análisis revela una diversidad de perspectivas teóricas, con énfasis en el turismo colaborativo, los impactos sociales, económicos y políticos, y la sustentabilidad. Metodológicamente, se observa una preferencia por técnicas cualitativas y cuantitativas, adecuadas para explorar las dinámicas entre usuarios y proveedores de servicios turísticos. La investigación indica una producción científica creciente, aunque limitada, concentrada principalmente en España y Dinamarca, y destaca la importancia de fomentar la diversidad geográfica en futuros estudios. Además, se identifican áreas emergentes de investigación, enfocadas en entender las intersecciones de la economía colaborativa con otros campos de interés, marcando una evolución hacia un enfoque más integral y multidisciplinario en el estudio de estas temáticas.
Códigos JEL: M14, P10, C22, D10, D20
Recibido: 04/12/2023. Aceptado: 30/06/2024. Publicado: 10/07/2024.
Application of New Fuzzy Measure in Multi-Attribute Decision-Making
Authors: Chhabra Sonam , Chhabra Praphull
Published: November 2024

The implementation of multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) and the different approaches that facilitate it are addressed in this article. We focus on a recently developed fuzzy divergence measure, which is critical in improving decision accuracy when faced with several conflicting criteria. To highlight its real-world relevance, we present a detailed case study focusing on picking the best market for investment. In this case study, the previously studied Fuzzy divergence measure that is used to evaluate and prioritize various market possibilities based on important characteristics such as risk, return, and market potential. In this example, we demonstrate how this unique measure improves decision-making processes by providing a more precise and comprehensive method to selecting the greatest investment possibilities in uncertain and complicated contexts. The findings highlight the measure's usefulness in guiding investment decisions and enhancing the overall efficacy of MADM applications.
 JEL Codes: C44, D80, D81, D11
Received: 19/07/2024.  Accepted: 06/10/2024.  Published: 20/10/2024.
INCHIESTA SULLO STATO ATTUALE DELLA LETTERATURA AL FEMMINILE IN ITALIA. ANALISI E TENDENZE
Authors: Cionchin Afrodita Carmen
Published: November 2024

L’articolo presenta e analizza le risultanze di un’ampia inchiesta sullo stato attuale della letteratura al femminile in Italia, che riunisce sessanta interviste realizzate da Afrodita Carmen Cionchin e Giusy Capone a noti critici letterari, scrittrici e scrittori italiani, e pubblicate sulla rivista bilingue online “Orizzonti culturali italo-romeni”. Sono trattati diversi temi di grande interesse e attualità che vanno dal pensiero della differenza fra donne e uomini quando si parla di letteratura al criterio assiologico (secondo il quale la letteratura maschile è percepita come “universale”, mentre quella femminile continua a essere sentita come piuttosto rivolta alle donne, cioè “parziale”), all’aspetto del canone letterario (legato a una rivisitazione della storia letteraria italiana più attenta agli equilibri di genere, soprattutto per quanto riguarda il Novecento), al problema del riconoscimento legato ai premi letterari (nel caso del Premio Strega, dal 1947, anno della sua istituzione, al 2023, sono solo dodici le donne che lo hanno vinto, nel corso delle 77 edizioni, a fronte di 65 uomini), al fil rouge che annoda le plurime e molteplici anime della letteratura declinata al femminile, fino ai nomi femminili più rappresentativi del Novecento e dei nostri giorni.
“DA QUESTA CITTÀ CHE NESSUNO DI VOI CONOSCE, MANDO NOTIZIE”: DINO BUZZATI TRA IPERMONDO E OLTREMONDO
Authors: Lattarulo Salvatore Francesco
Published: November 2024

A partire dalla nozione sociologica di ‘ipermondo’, quale condizione del diffuso senso di angoscia che permea la sempre più complessa e ipertrofica società del nostro tempo, votata a un esasperato soddisfacimento dei propri bisogni, l’articolo sonda alcuni degli esemplari luoghi reali e immaginari che attraversano la narrativa di Dino Buzzati, declinandoli e ordinandoli alla luce di alcune categorie di interpretazione del variegato concetto di spazialità. Epicentro della riflessione dello scrittore bellunese intorno alle latitudini fisiche e metafisiche, umane e transumane dell’esistenza è il caotico e inquietante contesto delle odierne metropoli.
Dissidência e apostasia aspectos éticos do relato de juízes 17 e 18
Authors: Tadeu Xavier Érico , De Souza Tiago Dias
Published: November 2024

A apostasia entre os cristãos tem sido uma preocupação desde os tempos antigos e continua a ser uma questão relevante hoje. Os relatos bíblicos ilustram numerosos casos em que Deus se posiciona contra a dissidência e o estabelecimento de ministérios paralelos que desencaminham as pessoas na falsa adoração. Este estudo visa demonstrar, a partir do exemplo de Mica, os perigos da dissidência e da prática de ministérios paralelos em relação à obra de Deus. Enfatiza que a adoração a Deus deve estar alinhada com seus propósitos, em vez de ser baseada em interpretações pessoais. O livro de Juízes apresenta narrativas de libertação, mas também destaca o caos espiritual que surgiu entre o povo de Deus, principalmente devido à idolatria e à apostasia. As consequências do sincretismo afetaram os aspectos sociais, políticos e religiosos da vida dos israelitas como resultado da sua desobediência aos mandamentos de Deus. O exemplo bíblico mostra claramente que a falsa adoração desafia diretamente o Criador, levando à apostasia e à dissidência dentro da comunidade dos crentes.
The Place of Restorative Justice and Experiential Andragogy in the Curriculum
Authors: Samaras Rebecca , Grimes Richard , Walsh Scott
Published: November 2024

This paper is centred on three fundamental and overlapping points.
First and foremost, students in many disciplines, notably Law are, more often than not and regardless of jurisdiction, largely passive participants in their learning, frequently being the recipients of content-driven curricula delivered primarily through lectures and assessed at end of study periods through written and/or oral examinations.
Secondly, although based on a specific case study – the creation and delivery of a new course/module at a leading UK University – we believe that what has resulted from the innovation involved has significant lessons for (legal) education elsewhere and as such we are keen to share our own experience in the hope of informing and inspiring others.
Finally, and with specific reference to the subject matter concerned, most dispute resolution systems in general and criminal ‘justice’ processes in particular take little account of longer-term consequences of adjudications and outcomes for all concerned. This claim is explored as we discuss the course/module itself below.
The purpose of this paper it to describe and analyse how a more constructive approach to legal education can take place, exampled by this study of restorative justice (RJ) and forms of experiential and reflective learning and the impact of this.
Streetlaw at Sussex One Year On: Where did we come from, how far did we get and where are we going?
Authors: Ashton Jeanette
Published: November 2024

Against the backdrop of the broader clinical legal education movement and the employability agenda in the context of a UK law degree, this article reflects on the experience of introducing a Street law (“StreetLaw”) programme into the curriculum at the University of Sussex. Drawing on the findings of a small-scale research study, this article explores the value of StreetLaw in community and educational settings from the perspectives of the undergraduate students participating, and the organisational partners. Themes include building community relationships; ‘giving back’; access to justice; professional skills development, and embedding learning in a real-world context. Alongside this, in step with the widespread recognition of the importance of reflective practice for students in clinical legal education, the author reflects on the challenges and opportunities of developing and leading the project.
Community Legal Clinics and Clinical Legal Education in Singapore
Authors: Ong Burton
Published: November 2024

A common thread underlying many clinical legal education initiatives – to support access-to-justice imperatives – is interwoven with broader policy initiatives within a legal system to develop its pro bono legal service channels for the benefit of the wider community. The former can make meaningful contributions towards the pursuit of the latter, while the flourishing of the latter can create valuable opportunities for the growth of the former. One of the major reforms made to Singapore’s legal system in the last decade was the establishment of a nation-wide network of community-based legal clinics, connecting volunteer lawyers with laypersons seeking legal advice and assistance navigating the country’s legal system. The work of such legal clinics can potentially benefit tremendously from engaging the assistance of law students through structured clinical legal education programmes, thereby enabling these lawyers-in-training to develop their practical and professional skills by applying what they have learnt in the classroom to real-world “clients” under the supervision of qualified legal practitioners. This article explores the potential for a closer alignment between the pro bono activities of Community Legal Clinics and the development of clinical legal education initiatives within Singapore’s law schools, analyzing empirical data from the author’s experience volunteering at a legal clinic alongside undergraduate law students to formulate recommendations that may generate desired outcomes on both fronts.
Mapping cracks on port concrete pavements by analyzing structural health monitoring metadata with computer vision-based techniques
Authors: Tsaimou Christina N. , Kagkelis Georgios , Sartampakos Panagiotis , Karantzalos Konstantinos , Tsoukala Vasiliki K.
Published: November 2024

Ports act as hubs for international trade and transport, strengthening the economies of the regions they serve. To maintain their undisrupted operations, efficient port management systems rely on Structural Health Monitoring practices to detect defects and assess infrastructure performance. Regarding port concrete pavements, condition assessment includes crack detection. Currently, advanced algorithms and methodologies for image processing or machine learning applications are used for surface crack detection with images captured during in-situ inspections. The growing urge to employ unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with high-resolution cameras is driving further research into image processing methods. This study provides an insightful approach for real-time crack detection in port concrete pavements that takes advantage of the geospatial information included in UAV imagery. The proposed methodology is based on the synergetic application of programming and Geographic Information System tools. Widely used crack detection methods and algorithms are herein enhanced with geospatial analysis modules that help to manage photogrammetry metadata generated by processing UAV data. Geographic Information System tools are employed to add a new perspective to crack detection by supporting the visualization and interpretation of geospatial processed images to locate cracks and examine crack propagation. The investigation includes a periodic field test conducted at Lavrio Port, a Greek port located at the southeastern tip of Attica. Overall, the combined methodology returns results with high accuracy (approximately 95%), thus having a practical application in the engineering community that shifts to scalable solutions for mapping cracks in large port concrete surfaces remotely inspected with UAVs.
Phthalonitrile melting point prediction enabled by multi-fidelity learning
Authors: Xu Beijian , Hu Xiao , Lan Haoxiang , Wang Tianyi , Xu Xin-Yao , Zhang Chongyin , Lin Jiaping , Wang Liquan , Du Lei
Published: November 2024

Phthalonitrile (PN) resins have been widely used in various fields for their excellent thermal stability and mechanical properties, but they suffer from poor processability due to their high melting point. Data-driven machine learning (ML) can assist in screening PNs with low melting points but is limited by the lack of experimental data. Using error correction and multi-fidelity co-training methods, we established two multi-fidelity models for predicting PN melting points. This work demonstrates that through multi-fidelity learning, limited experimental data can be effectively utilized with the assistance of all-atom molecular dynamics simulation data to establish ML-based property prediction models. A comparison between these two multi-fidelity prediction models was made, and the contribution of chemical units to the PN melting point was analyzed based on one of the models. Our work offers feasible ML tools for future designing PNs with good processability.
Student scientific attitudes towards protected flora and fauna in augmented reality-based biodiversity learning
Authors: Berlian Liska , Sholeh Badrus , Asdarina Asdarina , Ruhiyat Yayat , Nulhakim Lukman
Published: November 2024

Indonesia has an unique and interesting geographical position, which is characterized by a rich variety of flora and fauna. One of the wealth of biodiversity is rare protected flower plants (Endemic Flora) where hunting and illegal trade are some of the factors that cause biodiversity to be threatened. Due to the fact that the threat and extinction of biological resources is increasing, the status of a species' scarcity is determined. Banten is known for its diversity of animals, but because there is a lack of media to introduce endangered species in Banten, the existing endangered species are not known, so they are threatened with extinction. This study aims to describe the scientific attitude of students on the theme of Protected Flora and Fauna in Banten in Augmented Reality-Based Biodiversity Learning. This type of research is quasy-experimental research with nonequivalent control group design. The study population was all second semester students majoring in Science Education who took the Biodiversity course with a purposive sampling technique. The research was carried out in the even semester of 2022/2023. Data collection techniques used non-test techniques, namely scientific attitude observation sheets and scientific attitude questionnaires. The results showed that the scientific attitude of science teacher candidates based on discussion observation sheets obtained an average score of 86.88% in the good category, while the scientific attitude based on the questionnaire obtained an average score of 78.88% in the good category. The highest scientific attitude dimension possessed by students is the dimension of respect for data or facts, while the lowest scientific attitude possessed by students is the attitude of perseverance.
Management of Bone Loss in a Revised and Infected Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Authors: Kodsy Mark M. , McMellen Christopher J. , Sinkler Margaret A. , Voos James E. , Karns Michael R.
Published: November 2024

Case:

We present the case of a 21-year-old male patient who underwent primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which was later complicated by retear, deep infection, and massive bone loss. We adopted a multidisciplinary approach to address each facet of this rare complication.

Conclusion:

Salvage options for revision ACL reconstruction pose significant challenges. We applied a novel technique involving suture button suspension of bone graft and addressed secondary modes of failure to achieve a satisfactory and functional outcome.
V.N. Ilyin. Italian Culture, Italian Humanism and Florence
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kusenko Olga , Ermishin Oleg ,   Alexander Solzhenitsyn House of Russia Abroad
Published: November 2024

The first published essay by V.N. Ilyin about the culture of the Italian Renaissance introduces readers to the Renaissance concept of the author and his more general historiosophical views. This vibrant emotional text, full of philosophical and theological inspirations, transfers the readers to fifteenthcentury Florence, to the very heart of the Renaissance flourishing under the Medici dynasty. Ilyn reflects on the masterpieces of Fra Beato Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Benozzo Gozzoli, and other outstanding representatives of the Quattrocento. In connection with Florentine Renaissance history, the author raises such important issues as the continuity of Renaissance and medieval culture, the relationship between Christianity and paganism. The ideas expressed in this essay oppose the most influential Enlightenment view of the Renaissance as a period of a sharp break with the medieval worldview, an epoch of a shift from theocentric values to anthropocentric values, and the rebirth of paganism. Ilyin does not share the idea of a confrontation between medieval and Renaissance epochs, classic or Christian culture. His historiosophy is based on the idea of continuity. Constantly throughout the text, the author’s thought turns from the protagonist of the essay – Florence – to the history of his native Russian land from the epoch of John III to Soviet times. The philosopher reflects on the influence of Italian culture on the Russian world and on the historical gap caused by the Russian Revolution of 1917. The fate of his homeland is intertwined by Ilyin with far-magnificent Florence, which transforms in this essay into a metaphysical city, representing the ideal of beauty that saves and calls to spiritual transfiguration.
“Megadeposit” of Jaina Philosophy in Russian
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences, Shokhin Vladimir
Published: November 2024

Natalia Zheleznova’s unique contribution to Jaina studies in Russia, this time with her translation of the enormous Akalaṅka’s subcommentary (8th century C.E.) to the basic text of Jaina philosophy, the Tattvārthādhigamasūtra by Umāsvāti (3rd–4th centuries C.E.), is emphasized in this review. At the same time, two core formats of the whole Indian philosophizing are being conceptualized, i.e. the polemical building of Indian theoretical discourse as a whole, which is incorporated into the dialogical texture of any commentary aspiring at any importance (controversy with both real and speculative opponents) and commenting itself as the main mode of intellectual self-expression (up to self-commenting). In conclusion, some “technical” сensures are passed upon the translator and an alternative interpretation of the term tattva, crucial for understanding the very title of Umāsvāti’s work, is offered.
Analysis of intrusion detection system in switches-based gigabit networks
Authors: rani ritu , singh Rishi pal
Published: November 2024

The development and use of computer networks is increasing quickly by small, medium and large companies for transferring the data. One of the most important concern in today's networks is the requirement for security analysis techniques that can keep up with the growing network traffic as networks get faster. The exponential expansion of networks, incidents of data attacks and security breaches have also proliferated. Although there are several approaches accessible but dynamic environment makes these approaches insufficient. In this context we propose an high speed intrusion detection system(IDS) for protecting networks from attacks. IDS capture information about network traffic data from a system or network address to prevent unauthorized access. Generally, IDS rely upon signatures to identify malicious behaviour. A few hundred Mbps of bandwidth can be handled by the network-based intrusion detection devices which are currently in usage. Higher throughput methods of analysis are either limited in the capacity to identify various types of attacks or are unable to do so. In this research paper we proposed a higher speed of network IDS architecture using alert information, custom signature, access-list and inbound traffic (produce alert or deny packet) using Graphical Network Simulator 3 to secure the network.
Bioactive potential of polysaccharides produced by lactic acid bacteria
Authors: Amin Shimaa A. , Radwa E. Noureldein , Refaat A. A , El-Dougdoug K.A ,   Khadiga, A. Abou-Taleb1
Published: November 2024

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have attracted considerable attention because of their ability to generate exopolysaccharides (EPS).Exopolysaccharides play a crucial role in human health, demonstrating notable antitumor, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to optimize the production of EPS by lactic acid bacteria LAB isolates and evaluate their bioactivities.LAB isolates were screened for EPS production under different culture conditions. Twenty isolates with promising bioactivities were selected and further studied. The best isolate was analyzed for total sugar content and its potential as an anticancer and antiviral agent. LAB cultures showed an increase in EPS production in modified MRS medium with an initial pH of 6.8 and 37 °C. The dry polymer weight (DPW) and viscosity of EPS varied between 1500 and 17500 mg/ll, with the K1 isolate exhibiting the highest DPW. EPS exhibited notable antioxidant and antibacterial properties, with CH3, P2 and P4 showing significant bioactivity. The CH3 isolate, identified as Lactobacillus brevis, producing EPS in sweet whey medium,exhibited potential anticancer effects against Caco-2 cells and antiviral activity against HAV. The dry polymer and viscosity did not show significant differences between isolates and conditions. In summary, EPS exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial,anticancer, and antiviral properties, suggesting potential applications in the food industry and for human health.
Effectiveness and sequencing of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions to reduce mortality in childhood: a multicomponent network meta-analysis
Authors: Masset Edoardo , Waddington Hugh Sharma
Published: November 2024

Mortality in childhood constitutes the vast majority of the global burden of disease due to diarrhoea and respiratory infection. We employ a multi-component network meta-analysis to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of WASH interventions implemented as stand-alone interventions or as multicomponent intervention packages, in reducing all-cause mortality in childhood in endemic disease circumstances in low- and middle-income countries. We find that interventions providing water supplies are most consistently associated with reductions in all-cause mortality in childhood. Furthermore, when initial water supplies are improved, hygiene and sanitation interventions are also more effective. However, we find that behaviour change WASH intervention packages are less effective than stand-alone interventions and that there are no synergies between interventions. These findings caution against the implementation of multicomponent behavioural intervention packages and favour prioritising approaches that improve water supply conditions first. We highlight conflicting behavioural change as a potential cause of the absence of synergies in WASH intervention packages.
Enhancing youth motivation for STEM through Tiny house construction projects.
Authors: Kegels Christophe , Thomas Valérie
Published: November 2024

This research aimed to gain insight into the impact of motivational interventions on adolescents' motivation for STEM activities in an extracurricular project. The participants in this project were twelve adolescents with a minimum age of fourteen. A qualitative data collection method was used using semi-structured interviews. These interviews were analyzed using a combined thematic data analysis to understand the impact of motivational interventions on participants' motivation. The data collection took place during the Growth House project. The results showed that motivational interventions applied in school contexts, such as those based on the self-determination theory and Achievement Goal Theory, positively influenced the motivation of the participating adolescents. The participants indicated that, while facilitators were effective in many aspects, there was still room for improvement in certain areas. These findings can be utilized by the facilitators of the Growth House project to better address participants' motivation for future projects. From a policy perspective, these results suggest that extracurricular projects are a promising strategy for motivating young people in STEM activities. Further research should investigate whether these findings can be generalized to the broader adolescent population and explore whether extracurricular STEM projects contribute to an increase in young people pursuing STEM education.
Allocation of Lineaments Based on a Digital Model of the Bottom Relief on the Example of the Caspian Sea
Authors: Libina Natalia , Putans Victoria , Kovachev Sergey
Published: November 2024

This work is devotedto aspects of the application of morphometric methods of analyzinga digital model of the bottom relief for the allocation of regional scale elements on the exampleof the Caspian region. The study showed that the combined useof geomorphometric analysis methods, in particular shadow analysis and keel shape extraction by calculatingthe curvature of the relief, with data onthe distribution of earthquake epicentersmakes it possible to identify active fault zones and may prove very promising in assessing seismic hazards onthe shelf.
Divergence of discrete- versus continuous-time calculations of the temperature dependence of maximum population growth rate
Authors: Huxley Paul , Johnson Leah , Cator Lauren , Pawar Samraat
Published: November 2024

The temperature dependence of population fitness (rm) is key to predicting ectotherm responses to climatic change. Discrete-time matrix projection models (MPMs) are used to calculate rm because they capture variation in its underlying life-history trait values and time delays inherent in those traits. However, MPM calculations can be laborious and do not capture time’s continuous nature. More complex approaches for calculating temperature-dependent rm may be more accurate but they are notoriously difficult to parameterise. Ordinary differential equation-based models (ODEMs) offer a relatively tractable alternative of intermediate complexity, but it is unknown whether they broadly agree with MPM calculations when environmental variation is introduced. Here we investigate differences in the predicted temperature dependence of rm obtained from an ODEM with those calculated from MPMs using temperature- and resource dependent life-history trait data for the disease vector, Aedes aegypti. We show that the level of agreement between discrete- and continuous-time representations of temperature-dependent rm can vary with resource availability and is extremely sensitive to juvenile survival characterisations. This finding suggests that ODEMs can only provide comparable rm predictions to standard methods when resources are not limiting, questioning the ability of existing mathematical models to reliably predict arthropod responses to environmental variation.
Clustering and Seasonal Variability of Weak Seismicity in the Lena Delta (Laptev Sea Region)
Authors: Novikov M. A. , Krylov A. A. , Radyuk E.A. , Geissler W.H. , Krüger F. , Baranov B. V. , Tsukanov N.V. , Shibaev S.V.
Published: November 2024

The present work is devoted to studying the characteristics of the spatiotemporal microearthquake distribution in the Lena Delta using data from local seismological monitoring conducted from 2016 to 2018. The results revealed the confinement of microearthquake sources to the Olenek segment of the Lena–Taimyr zone of boundary uplifts, marking the boundary of the Siberian Platform and the Laptev Sea Rift System. The Olenek segment fault zone is traced by hypocenters up to the Moho at a depth of about 40 km. Microearthquakes are distributed unevenly in both space and time, forming clusters in different parts of the fault zone. These clusters can be interpreted as originating from unstable stick-slip sliding during the process of background stable creeping. Seasonal variability in the number of recorded weak earthquakes in the Lena Delta has been revealed. An extended regional catalog (2003–2022) was also used to analyze the seasonal seismicity modulation. The average number of events per day increases by approximately a factor of two during cold seasons. Comparison of these results with snow cover thickness, the Lena water level, GNSS data, gravity data, and calculated additional Coulomb stresses revealed that the seasonal seismicity increase in the Lena Delta correlates with the positive additional Coulomb stresses under conditions of prevalence of normal faults in the Olenek segment. Additional Coulomb stress directly depends on equivalent water thickness, which, in turn, correlates with snow cover thickness. The summer flood does not have a significant impact on the seismicity rate, presumably due to its short duration.